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- Hop onto this once-in-a-lifetime 45-minute boat trip through Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
- With a local, Maori descendent guide, learn about the features and legends of this world-renowned cave.
- Marvel at thousands of magical glowworms that have been around for over 30 million years.
- See several tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light.
- Soak in Mother Nature's display as you silently glide through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto.
Inclusions
- Local guide
Exclusions
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Personal expenses
- It's recommended to wear a warm jacket along with comfortable shoes.
- This tour is accessible to those with reasonable mobility.
- The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.
- Photography is strictly prohibited inside the venue.
- This tour is subject to availability and weather conditions.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Explore the magical Ruakari Cave on New Zealand's longest guided underground walking tour.
- Walk among bio-luminescent worms illuminating the walls of the cave in a dreamy spectacle.
- Take jaw-dropping pictures as you learn about the glowworms from your expert tour guide.
- This adventure invites all with the Ruakuri Cave being fully wheelchair & pushchair-accessible.
- Discover incredible limestone structures & crystal tapestries within the mystical cave.
- Listen to the musical burbles of distant waterfalls that add to this extraordinary experience.
Inclusions
- 1.5-hour Guided Walking Tour
- Holdens Cavern
- The Drum Passage
- The Pretties
- The Ghost Passage
- Photography and video are permitted in selected areas of the cave.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
- It's recommended to wear a warm jacket along with comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- The beautiful delicate formations of Aranui Cave are tucked away in the forest of Ruakuri scenic reserve, providing a peaceful and reflective environment is a sight to the eyes.
- The Aranui Cave is the most delicate and diminutive cave in Waitomo. The cave houses little life beyond its entrance with no water flowing through it.
- With the help of a guide, experience the beautiful scenic beauty inside of caves and learn more about the native culture.
- Get a glimpse of the long, narrow chambers of the Waitomo cave and the high chambers of the Aranui cave, as well as the white, pink, and brown stalactites that adorn this cave.
Inclusions
- Entry to Cave
- Guided tour
Exclusions
- Meal inclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel transfers
- Personal expenses
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- On this 3-hr guided tour in an underground river system, learn about the limestone caves as you sail in the darkness illuminated by the glowworms.
- Get trained on some basics of caving before you gear up with the equipment provided on the spot to start your exciting adventure through the dark.
- Marvel at the wonder of the glowworms lighting up the caves, jump off waterfalls and make your way around the underground rocks on this unique tour of nature.
- Learn about the history of Maori culture, the limestone caves, and the fascinating life cycle of the glowworms from an experienced English-speaking guide.
- Tuck into the complimentary refreshments as you explore the underground river system and have some stunning pictures clicked that you can purchase later.
Inclusions
- Guided tour & rafting
- English-speaking guide
- Safety equipment (footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, abseiling devices)
- Complimentary refreshments
- This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, people with mobility issues, pregnant women, people with back and neck problems, and guests who don't have a moderate fitness level or are too small.
- This experience is restricted for guests aged 12 and under and for guests weighing less than 45kg.
- No prior caving or swimming experience is required as you will have tubes and will be accompanied by expert guides.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tour of Waitomo’s Black Abyss with Black Water Rafting & Zip Lining
- An exhilarating adventure awaits you in New Zealand's world-famous Waitomo Caves as you descend into Ruakuri Cave's Black Abyss.
- On this adrenaline-packed cave tour, enjoy a mix of abseiling, flying fox activities, climbing, and floating through an other-worldly cave system.
- With an expert English-speaking guide, learn basic abseiling and tubing skills and start exploring this intricate natural wonder.
- Did you know that bioluminescent glowworms (Arachnocampa Luminosa) are native to New Zealand? Definitely, something to not miss.
- Abseil 35-meters into the depths of Ruakuri Cave and then zip-line through a passage, completely illuminated by glow worms!
- After a quick snack, it's time to test your tubing skills as you float below a glowworm sky and raft through underground rapids.
- You'll have free time to climb over rocks and up waterfalls, and experience swift waters.
Inclusions
- 2-hour underground cave adventure (total experience is 5 hours)
- Expert, English-speaking guide
- Cave gear equipment (footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, abseiling devices, and safety equipment)
- Snack
- Photos
- Changing rooms, hot showers, and lockers
Exclusions
- Towels (available at extra cost)
- Any other meals and drinks
- Gratuities
- Facilities: Lockers, Changing Rooms, Hot showers.
- Bring along your towel and swimwear.
- The experience is restricted for guests aged 16 and under, weighing less than 45kg.
- 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.
- Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: camera equipment, tripod, selfie sticks, and GoPros.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Zip down a 280-meter-long zipline and reach speeds up to 80 kilometers an hour!
- Take in the stunning landscape all around during your zipline ride.
- Build your confidence and get familiar with the gear on the lower and slower ziplines before making your way to the longest and fastest one.
Inclusions
- Safety equipment
- Safety briefing prior to the activity
Exclusions
- Guided tour
- Audio guide
- Hotel transfers
- Meal inclusions
- Children aged 8-17, as well as families, enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.