Explore the stunning underground Waitomo caves as you abseil to the earth's depths, climb underground waterfalls, and tube through the intricate waterways.
Highlights
Highlights
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Join a thrilling cave adventure in New Zealand's Waitomo Caves and explore the amazing Ruakuri Cave's Black Abyss.
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With an expert guide, learn basic abseiling and tubing skills and start exploring this intricate natural wonder.
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Start your adventure by abseiling 35 meters down into the dark cave and then zip-lining through a narrow passage lit up by thousands of glow worms.
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Have a snack break and then continue your journey by tubing under a dazzling sky of glow worms and rafting over fast-flowing waters.
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Fun fact: Some of the cave passages are over 30 million years old, adding a historic twist to your adventure.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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5-hour black water rafting tour
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Underground tour of Ruakuri Cave
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Ziplining, abseiling and tubing
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English-speaking guide
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Small group of up to 8 people
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Helmet, light, and black water rafting tube
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Safety equipment (footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, abseiling devices)
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Wetsuits, socks and shoes
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Safety briefing and training
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Changing rooms with hot showers
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Reviews
Reviews
Your experience
Your experience
Briefing
Receive a safety briefing and learn the ropes of abseiling and tubing from an experienced guide before you enter the Waitomo Caves.
Abseiling
Slide down a rope and a device that lets you adjust your speed as you go down 35 meters into the cave. Your guides will keep an eye on you and ensure your safety at all times. Marvel at the streams that run through the cave system. Embrace the thrill of lowering yourself into the dark and discovering a new world.
Zip lining
At the bottom of the abseil, take a one-way zip through the dark cave, surrounded by thousands of glow worms. The ceiling is decorated with stalactites, stalagmites, and helicities that will dazzle you. This is a fun and magical experience that you will always remember.
Snack break
After the one-way zip line, you will have a short break to enjoy some snacks and drinks from your guides.
Tubing
Next, grab a rubber tube and jump into the water. Float along the underground river, under a canopy of glow worms, and through some rapids. You can also opt to jump off a ledge into the water.
Climbing
Finally, leave your tube and climb over rocks and up waterfalls, using your wetsuit’s buoyancy and your guides’ help. Explore different parts of the cave and see more amazing formations and features. Feel the adventure and the achievement as you master the cave.
Return
You will then leave the cave, take a hot shower, and change into dry clothes. Feel free to enjoy a meal at the restaurant or cafe, or shop for some souvenirs at your own cost at Waitomo Homestead.
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
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Bring your towel, swimwear, shower gel, and shampoo for the adventure.
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When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay).
What's not allowed
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The following are not allowed in this experience: Camera equipment, tripod, selfie sticks, and GoPro.
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Guests aged under 16 years are restricted from participating in this experience.
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Guests weighing under 45kg are restricted from participating in this experience.
Accessibility
- The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, people with mobility issues, people with back and neck problems, and guests who don't have a moderate fitness level or are too small.
Additional information
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This experience operates only with a minimum of 2 guests.
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Facilities: Lockers, Changing Rooms, Hot showers.
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No prior caving experience is needed.
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You do need to be comfortable in the water, however, swimming is not a necessity. You will have a floating tube and expert guides.
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Your guide will take photos of you on your tour and email them to you afterward.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.
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Address: 585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand.
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