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Cancellations 24 hrs prior to departure: Full refund (less booking fees)

Cancellations within 24 hrs of departure: Nil refund

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Any age is okay for the Glow Worm Cave Tour if they are able to walk unassisted uneven surfaces for 1-2 hours. Please note that back/front packs and strollers for infants are not appropriate for these cave adventures.

There is a certain level of physicality to the adventure. However, if you are confident at walking on uneven surfaces unaided and crouching down at some points this adventure is certainly suitable for you. No tight squeezes whatsoever, just a slight bend to get around a few corners and through a couple of passages.

Experience one of New Zealand&rsquo;s (if not the world&rsquo;s) best Glow Worm displays, deep in the Paparoa National Park, near Punakaiki New Zealand.

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Your adventure will start at the Charleston Base where you will be equipped with a caving helmet and meet one of our passionate cave guides. A short drive will take you into the tranquil rainforest covered limestone valley to board the Nile River Rainforest Train. Here you start your journey into the Paparoa National Park exploring on of its highly protected and unique features &ndash; ancient cave systems, fragile cave formations, twinkling glowworms &ndash; hidden below lush rainforest, uniquely carved rock formations and impressive limestone cliffs.

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On your short walk to the cave you will enjoy the tranquil beauty of the lush native bush, soak up the peaceful atmosphere and finally leave the river bed to gain amazing views upon the river below on your way to the cave entrance. Leaving daylight behind you will explore the enormous Nile River Caves System, seeing, feeling and getting close to an ancient wonderland sculptured by water and decorated with fragile calcite formations.&nbsp;

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Underground you will visit the Hall of Refugees and its breathtaking calcite formations before emerging back to daylight to the awe-inspiring Ananui entrance series- a place where day and night meet of outstanding beauty. Exploring the lower level of the cave system, you will find a glow in the dark and deep below a night sky spanning over you getting really close to amazing galaxies of glow worms. Your guides will enrich your journey with captivating illustrations, explanations and stories connecting you with this special place. After emerging back to the daylight a short stroll leads back to the train.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Departure info:

Tour departs from the Adventure Centre in Charleston, 7368 State Highway 6, Charleston 7892, New Zealand

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	Guided underground cave tour through the unmodified Metro Cave System
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	See one of the best Glow Worm displays on earth, Arachnocampa Luminosa
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	Board the Nile River Rainforest Train for a 20-minute journey
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	Specialised gear - caving helmet and light
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	Photographs of your experience, free to download after the tour
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	Services of a professional guide, providing captivating illustrations, explanations, &amp; stories
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	Explore spectacular formations such as The Altar, Hall of Refugees, Pancake Corner, and more
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Visit: https://caverafting.com/gloworm-cave-tour/

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	The Operator reserves the right to alter, modify or cancel due to bad weather, unsafe conditions or any other reason
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	The Operator assumes no responsibility for injuries, delays caused by breakdowns, accidents, adverse weather conditions and other conditions beyond their control
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	The Operator is not responsible for any loss or damage to property
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	Must be 5 years or over
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	Water confidence required
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	Some fitness required as there are 132 steps to climb to the cave
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