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Book Black Water Rafting Tickets in Waitomo
- 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.