Tours
The Nile River Rainforest Train
About
The Nile River Rainforest Train Is a short interpretative train journey through primeval rain forest whilst seated in small open sided carriages.
Price
$20-$25
Hours
9am - 6pm Daily
Contact
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The journey takes you in to the magnificent Nile River Canyon & passes through the The Lost World film site.
The train will wait at the “Soft Rock” Terminal while visitors take a short 200 metre forest walk to the Nile River Suspension Bridge and if there's time, to the entrance of the Nile River GlowWorm Caves.
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Directions
The Charleston Adventure Centre is alongside State Highway 6 adjacent to the Charleston Hotel in the Charleston Township 15minute drive time south of Westport and 25minutes drive time North of Punakaiki.
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