An Exhilarating caving experience blending the magic of abseiling, flying fox, and climbing

Tour Duration

12 hours

Tour Summary

This is the most adventurous experience! If you have a “go big or go home” mantra, then this Black Water Rafting tour is a must-do! A fun challenge! Experiences are even more memorable when you push yourself out of your comfort zone or do something you have never done before. This tour touches on all those aspects! An Unforgettable Journey into The Underworld to Jump deep into the abyss and experience the ultimate caving adventure in Waitomo!

Tour Highlights

• Delve into the black, seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave in a 5-hour action packed adventure.
• Enjoy an exhilarating mix of abseiling, flying fox, climbing, and floating through unique underground river system.
• Explore and tube through ancient glowworm studded streamways.
• Ride a roller coaster of everything caving has to offer.
• You’ll be guided every step of the way by a professional guide.
• Underground snacks in the form for yummy New Zealand chocolate and a hot beverage.
• Marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites that decorate the cavern walls.

Journey Inclusions

• Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.
• Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland.
• Complimentary refreshments and water onboard.
• Complimentary high-speed internet onboard the minibus.
• A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey.
• Luxurious temperature-controlled private transportation in a minibus.
• Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities.
• Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish.

Tour Inclusions

• Admission to the 5-hour Black Abyss Ultimate Caving Guided Experience
• Admission to Café Style lunch at Waitomo Homestead.
• All the necessary safety equipment provided including footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, and abseiling devices.

Tour Requirements

• Good and moderate fitness level is required.
• Participants must be 16 years old or over (proof of age may be required).
• Minimum weight restriction of 45kg+ apply.
• Guides at Waitomo reserve the right to refuse to take anyone into the cave that they consider to be unsuited for the tour (e.g., physically incapable, or too small).
• No caving experience is needed!
• You do need to be comfortable in the water, however swimming is not a necessity. You will have a tube to aid you in floating as well as expert guides.
• Each participant requested to complete a disclosure document and provide information relation to health, physicality, impairments, and water preparedness.