The Charleston Glowworm Cave Tour

The Charleston Glowworm Cave Tour is a unique experience in one of the largest caves in New Zealand.

The tour starts from the modern base at Charleston, where visitors take the Rainforest Train through the primeval rainforest and towering limestone cliffs of the Nile River Canyon. The train ride takes visitors to the Nile River Canyon rainforest, where they can explore the enormous Nile River Cave system. The cave system is an ancient wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites, and galaxies of glowworms. Visitors can experience one of the world's best GlowWorm displays in one of the few unspoiled, guided cave systems remaining.The tour is guided by a local guide who provides live commentary and shares information about the cave's formations. Visitors can explore an ancient wonderland sculpted in limestone, complete with amazing formations. The tour includes a visit to a calcitic paradise in the Hall of Refugees before taking in the spectacular Main Entrance and the amazing GlowWorm galaxies illuminating the active streamways in the cave. The tour is a unique journey that takes visitors into one of the few publicly accessible cave systems that remain in its state of natural, unspoiled beauty.The tour is priced at $9.00 per adult, and visitors can find the tour operator at 7368 Camp Street, State Highway 6, Charleston, Charleston, New Zealand. The tour operator is dedicated to preserving the cave and the passion they have for the landscape. They limit their visitor numbers to preserve the cave and have kept it as close to untouched as possible. There are no lights inside the cave, no railings, just what nature put there. Visitors can book the tour online or by calling the tour operator.Visitors who have taken the tour have praised the tour guide's knowledge and the stunning beauty of the cave system. Visitors have also enjoyed seeing the glowworms while floating on their backs in the river. The tour is highly recommended for those visiting the West Coast of New Zealand.