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Waitomo Caves Black Water Rafting Tour

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Waitomo Caves Black Water Rafting Tour

4.8
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Dec 26
Sat
Dec 28
Sun
Dec 29
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Black Labyrinth (2024/2025): Three-hour adventure caving tour. Prices are valid for tours between 01/10/24 and 30/09/25.

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The Black Abyss (24/25)

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Black Abyss (2024/2025): Five-hour adventure caving tour. Includes abseiling and a zip-line. Prices are valid for tours between 01/10/24 and 30/09/25.

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Highlights

Experience the ultimate thrill with Black Water Rafting tours in the enchanting Waitomo Caves. Choose between the Black Abyss or the Labyrinth tour and embark on an underground adventure. Descend into the depths of the earth and immerse yourself in a world of wonder and excitement.

Navigate through ancient caves and marvel at stunning natural rock formations. Feel the rush as you glide through underground rivers on your raft. Expert guides will lead you every step of the way. This thrilling experience is an adrenaline-filled journey exploring New Zealand's natural beauty. Ready to take the plunge? Choose your adventure and let the excitement begin!
Waitomo Glowworm Caves: Watch thousands of glowworms illuminate the subterranean wonderland.
The Labyrinth: Explore a unique underground river system on a thrilling cave tubing experience.
The Black Abyss: Abseil, zipline, and try underground waterfall jumps in Ruakuri Cave.

Itinerary

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    Admission Ticket Free
    Discover the magic of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves through caving, cave tubing, and walking adventures. Experience the awe of glowworms illuminating the underground, and add excitement with a small waterfall jump for an unforgettable exploration.
  • The Labyrinth - Introduction

    3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    This popular tour involves a combination of walking and floating on an inner tube through a unique underground river system. As you prepare for your adventure, your professional guide will ensure you are properly equipped and teach you some fun techniques before you climb down.
  • The Labyrinth - Cave Tubing

    Descend into nature's underground network for an enjoyable cave tubing experience of a lifetime! Streams spill, twist, turn and join to build a river canyon. Glide with the water as it drops down the hidden waterfall and tumbles down rocky chutes before sliding through vaulted limestone galleries to finally emerge into the dazzling green Waitomo forest.
  • The Labyrinth - Cave Exploration

    Prepare to be amazed at the naturally occurring decorations within the cave including stalactites and stalagmites. This exhilarating journey also provides a spectacular visual display of glowworms.
  • The Labyrinth - End of Tour

    At the end of your experience enjoy a hot shower, hearty soup and bagel.
  • The Black Abyss - Ruakuri Cave

    5 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    Feel the adrenaline as you abseil into the dark, seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave. For the ultimate in adventure caving tours, look no further than the Black Abyss. Zipline through a gallery of glowworms and climb underground waterfalls as you test your limits on this truly unforgettable journey.
  • The Black Abyss - Zipline

    Descend into the seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave before zip lining through a gallery of illuminating glowworms on this unforgettable journey.
  • The Black Abyss - Abseil

    Our trained guides will give you abseil training before you begin your descent underground. Begin your journey by abseiling into the depths of mysterious Ruakuri Cave. Explore the subterranean world and discover what lives under the ground in Waitomo Caves as your experienced guides weave you through a glowworm-studded wonderland.
  • The Black Abyss - Waterfall Jump

    Jump off cascading underground waterfalls as you test your limits on this truly unforgettable journey.
  • The Black Abyss - End of Tour

    After you’ve discovered true adventure in Waitomo, warm up with a hot shower and some hot soup on bagels, on us.

What's included

INCLUDED

Complimentary hot shower
The use of equipment such as tubes, wetsuits, boots, helmets, abseiling devices (if option chosen) and safety equipment
Abseiling techniques training (if option chosen)

NOT INCLUDED

Entry to Waitomo Cave Museum
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Customer reviews

4.8

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The Waitomo Caves Black Water Rafting Tour is highly praised for its thrilling adventure, knowledgeable and friendly guides, and unique experiences like glow worms, rappelling, and zip lining. Many reviewers highlight the personalized and safe tours, despite the cold water and challenging parts. Overall, it's recommended for an unforgettable New Zealand adventure.
13 days ago
Estina Liting.Couples

Our guides are very professional and ensure everyone of us are safe and enjoy this adventure! There is always an alternative route/way to choose if you cannot are afraid on certain activity during the trip. A must go experience to explore glowworms in Waitomo :)

2 days ago
Ting

My son had a good time

Additional information

Operating Hours
Monday - Sunday; 8:30AM, 10:30AM, 1:00PM
What To Bring
Comfortable shoes
Swimwear
Towel
Dress for the weather
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby.
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Due to high demand and limited capacity if you are late or miss your scheduled tour time your ticket(s) are forfeited and non refundable. New bookings will incur the full tour cost and are subject to availability.
You must check in 30 minutes before the tour departs.
Please note: the minimum age for following tours are:
The Black Abyss: 16 years of age
The Labyrinth: 12 years of age
Please note: the Black Labyrinth tour is a beginner level caving adventure, almost anyone can give it a go!
Bring swimwear & a towel.
All participants on this tour must weigh at least 45 kilograms.
Water temperature is approximately 10 degrees Celsius.
Booking Confirmation
Your booking will be confirmed by the provider instantly.
Refund/Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be processed if cancelled at least 48 hours before date of selection. No refund will be processed if cancelled less than 48 hours before the date of selection.
Redemption Notes
Show mobile or printed voucher to the staff before commencing the activity.
Ticket Validity
Upon booking confirmation, this ticket is valid on the date of selection only.

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THL - Waitomo Caves Group

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