Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour
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About the Activity
If you seek an adventure tour that plays with your senses and provides an unforgettable thrill then this tour is for you. Choose between the Black Abyss or the Labyrinth and let the fun begin!5 hours
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Complimentary hot shower
The use of equipment such as tubes, wetsuits, boots, helmets, abseiling devices (if option chosen) and safety equipment
Abseiling techniques training (if option chosen)
Entry to Waitomo Cave Museum
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
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The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.
585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand, 3977The Labyrinth
This popular tour involves a combination of walking and floating on an inner tube through a unique underground river system. As you prepare for your adventure your professional guide will ensure you are properly equipped and teach you some fun techniques before you climb down into nature's underground network for an enjoyable cave tubing experience of a lifetime! Streams spill, twist, turn and join to build a river canyon. Glide with the water as it drops down the hidden waterfall and tumbles down rocky chutes before sliding through vaulted limestone galleries to finally emerge into the dazzling green Waitomo forest.
Prepare to be amazed at the naturally occurring decorations within the cave including stalactites and stalagmites. This exhilarating journey also provides a spectacular visual display of glowworms.
At the end of your experience enjoy a hot shower, hearty soup and bagel.3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand, 3943Includes: caving and walking, cave tubing (black water rafting), glow worms, small waterfall jump • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Ruakuri Cave
Waitomo Caves, New Zealand, 3977The Black Abyss
Feel the adrenaline as you abseil into the dark, seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave. Zipline through a gallery of glowworms and climb underground waterfalls as you test your limits on this truly unforgettable journey.
For the ultimate in adventure caving tours, look no further than the Black Abyss. Descend into the seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave before zip lining through a gallery of illuminating glowworms on this unforgettable journey. Begin your journey by abseiling into the depths of mysterious Ruakuri Cave.
Explore the subterranean world and discover what lives under the ground in Waitomo Caves as your experienced guides weave you through a glowworm-studded wonderland. Zipline through a gallery of glowworms and jump off cascading underground waterfalls as you test your limits on this truly unforgettable journey. Our trained guides will give you abseil training before you begin your descent underground. After you’ve discovered true adventure in Waitomo, warm up with a hot shower and some hot soup on bagels, on us.5 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Departure Point: The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co, 585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo 3977
Return point: Returns to original departure pointView Location
End point
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Departure Point: The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co, 585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo 3977
Return point: Returns to original departure pointView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to high demand and limited capacity if you are late or miss your scheduled tour time your ticket(s) are forfeited and non refundable. New bookings will incur the full tour cost and are subject to availability
- You must check in 30 minutes before the tour departs
- Please note: the minimum age for following tours are:
- The Black Abyss: 16 years of age
- The Labyrinth: 12 years of age
- Please note: the Black Labyrinth tour is a beginner level caving adventure, almost anyone can give it a go!
- Bring swimwear & a towel
- All participants on this tour must weigh at least 45 kilograms
- Water temperature is approximately 10 degrees Celsius
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket• You must check in 30 minutes before the tour departs . • Due to high demand and limited capacity if you are late or miss your scheduled tour time your ticket(s) are forfeited and non refundable. New bookings will incur the full tour cost and are subject to availability • Please bring swimwear, a towel and a sense of adventure! • Please ensure you watch the safety video prior to taking part in this experience: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/pd21i2nio0et20c/AAC0SWKP_MG7P1-XIZtBMS0Ta?dl=0&preview=BWR+Safety+Vid+(V3).mp4Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time to receive 100% refund.
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