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Black Water Rafting, Ziplining and Abseiling Guided Experience in Waitomo

Waitomo

4.0(24)

Overview

Explore the stunning underground Waitomo caves as you abseil to the earth's depths, climb underground waterfalls, and tube through the intricate waterways.

Highlights

  • Join a thrilling cave adventure in New Zealand's Waitomo Caves and explore the amazing Ruakuri Cave's Black Abyss.
  • With an expert guide, learn basic abseiling and tubing skills and start exploring this intricate natural wonder.
  • 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.
  • Have a snack break and then continue your journey by tubing under a dazzling sky of glow worms and rafting over fast-flowing waters.
  • Fun fact: Some of the cave passages are over 30 million years old, adding a historic twist to your adventure.

Inclusions

  • 5-hour black water rafting tour
  • Underground tour of Ruakuri Cave
  • Ziplining, abseiling and tubing
  • English-speaking guide
  • Small group of up to 8 people
  • Helmet, light, and black water rafting tube
  • Safety equipment (footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, abseiling devices)
  • Wetsuits, socks and shoes
  • Safety briefing and training
  • Changing rooms with hot showers

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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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.

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