Underworld Rafting

Join us on a simply magical journey of discovery in the Nile River GlowWorm Caves. Float on an underground lake illuminated only by GlowWorms and admire a wonderland of Stactites & Stalagmites in one of New Zealands largest unmodified cave systems.

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  • Phone +64 3 788 8168
Formation in The Upper levels of
Pancake Corner in the upper levels of
Ananui Stream Exit of
Fun filled rapids on the usually gentle Nile River is a great way to return home from
Fun on our way home from Underworld Rafting through
Fully equiped ready for the short walk to The Triclops entrance of The Nile River GlowWorm Caves

About

"Underworld Rafting" is a superb 4 hour award winning black water rafting adventure in the Paparoa National Park. At our Base in Charleston you are fully equipped with wet suits & helmet to travel by "The Nile River Rainforest Train" through primeval rainforest & the towering cliffs of the Nile River Canyon to the Cave.

A short climb enables you to enter the enormous unmodified Cave System. In the upper levels you meander through a calcitic paradise of stalactites & stalagmites while in the lower levels you float through awe inspiring glow worm grottos using only the amazing GlowWorm lights as your navigational aid.

You emerge in a lost world of forest before leaving the tranquillity for tubing the rushing waters of the Nile River.

Opening times

  • Business hours: Summer Daylight Saving Departure Times: 9.00am, 11.30 2.00pm. Winter Hours: 10.00am & 12.30pm
  • Months of operation: All months of the year

Facilities and Features

  • Proximity to airport: Allow 15 minutes drive time to the Westport airport.
  • Proximity to coach terminal: Allow 15 minutes drive time from Westport town and 25minutes drive time from Punakaiki.
  • Proximity to town: Allow 15 minutes drive time from Westport town and 25minutes drive time from Punakaiki.

Physical address

Underworld Rafting, 7368 Camp Street, State Highway 6, Charleston, Charleston, West Coast, 7865, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $165.00 - $165.00
  • Other charges: Nil
  • Further pricing information: Suitability: 10 years and over & confident in water. We take supply photographic images free of charge. . Clothing: Bring your swimwear and a towel. We supply the rest.

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 3 788 8168
  • Freephone 0800 116686
  • Fax +64 3 789 5508

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