Book Black Water Rafting Tickets in Waitomo
- Join a 3-hour rafting adventure exploring the underground river system. See the glowworms light up the limestone caves as you sail in the dark.
- Get fitted with the necessary gears and learn the basics of caving from an expert guide before heading in.
- Witness the glowworms light up the caves, jump off waterfalls, and make your way around the underground formations.
- Let your guide acquaint you with the geology of the limestone caves, the lifecycle of the glowworms, and the ancient traditions of the Maori people.
- Refresh yourself with some complimentary snacks and drinks and get some amazing photos clicked that you can buy later.
Inclusions
- 3-hour underground black water rafting
- Expert guide
- Safety equipment (footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, abseiling devices)
- Snack
- Small group of up to 12 guests
Exclusions
- Arrive at Waitomo Caves
- Safety briefing
- Tubing & black water rafting
- Return to Waitomo Homestead
- All participants on this tour must weigh at least 45 kg.
- Guests aged 12 and under are restricted from participating in this experience.
- 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.
- Prior caving or swimming experience is not required as you will have tubes and will be accompanied by expert guides.
- Bring along your towel and swimwear.
- The water temperature is approximately 10 degrees Celsius.
- Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: camera equipment, tripod, selfie sticks, and GoPros.
- Facilities: Lockers, changing rooms, and hot showers.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Experience the ultimate cave adventure in New Zealand's Waitomo Caves with the Black Water rafting and ziplining tour.
- On this adrenaline-packed cave tour, enjoy a mix of abseiling, flying fox activities, climbing, and floating through an other-worldly cave system.
- Learn from expert guides how to use abseiling and tubing equipment and skills in the cave. Enjoy a delicious snack in the cave.
- Descend 35 meters into the depths of the Ruakuri Cave and zip-line through a passage illuminated by glow worms.
- Marvel at the glow worms that light up the ceiling as you float on a tube through the subterranean river.
- Challenge yourself by climbing over rocks and up waterfalls, and witness the breathtaking beauty of the cave formations.
Inclusions
- 5-hour underground cave adventure (training, abseiling, zip lining, rafting, rock climbing)
- Expert guide
- Safety equipment (footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, abseiling devices)
- Snack
- Complimentary photos
- Small group of up to 8 guests
Exclusions
- Towels (available at extra cost)
- Any other meals and drinks
- Gratuities
- Arrive at Waitomo Caves
- Safety briefing
- Abseil 35 meters into the Ruakuri Cave
- Zipline
- Snack break
- Tubing & black water rafting
- Return to Waitomo Homestead
- All participants on this tour must weigh at least 45 kg.
- Guests aged 16 and under are restricted from participating in this experience.
- 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.
- Prior caving or swimming experience is not required as you will have tubes and will be accompanied by expert guides.
- Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: camera equipment, tripod, selfie sticks, and GoPros.
- Facilities: Lockers, changing rooms, and hot showers.
- Bring along your towel and swimwear.
- The water temperature is approximately 10 degrees Celsius.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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