Rainforest Train
A short interpretative train ride in open carriages through primeval rain forest.
Completed in December 2002, The Nile River Rainforest Train recreated a bygone era where bush trams once prevailed. The Train provides visitors with a fantastic way to experience the spectacular landscapes of the Nile River Canyon in the South Island’s Paparoa National Park.
Depart from the festival station at the entry to the water sculptured limestone Nile River Canyon. Enjoy the landscape and interpret the environment as the train meanders its way through the rainforest beside the Nile River.
Pass through many of the film sites for the BBC’s “The Lost World” production and imagine the pioneers at work in the canyon.
Arrive at “Softrock Station”, nestled beneath the towering limestone buffs. Take a short walk from the station through the rainforest to the Nile River Suspension Bridge or a longer walk to the Nile River Caves entrance, before the return journey to the festival station.
Information
- Suited to everyone, old or young
- Allow 1.5hrs return from our Charleston Base
- trips depart 9am, 11.30am, 2.00pm