Guided Tour of Waitomo’s Black Abyss with Black Water Rafting & Zip Lining











Explore the stunning underground Waitomo caves as you zip line through a tunnel, climb underground waterfalls, and tube through the intricate waterways.
highlights
highlights
- Enjoy an adrenaline-fuelled tour of the underground Waitomo Caves with an English-speaking guide.
- This Black Abyss adventure includes abseiling, rock climbing, flying fox, floating, and zip lining.
- You'll travel 35-meters into the depths of the Ruakuri Cave.
- Experience the intricate nature of the caves, dotted by millions of glowworms.
- Learn everything about cave gear and techniques - no prior experience needed.
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inklusive
- 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
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nicht enthalten
- Towels (available at extra cost)
- Any other meals and drinks
- Gratuities
stornierungsfrist
stornierungsfrist
Sie können diese Tickets bis zu 24 Stunden vor Erlebnisbeginn stornieren, um eine vollständige Rückerstattung zu erhalten.
your experience
your experience
The world-famous Waitomo Caves has an exhilarating adventure waiting for you. Embark on the most adrenaline-fuelled Black Abyss tour with an expert cave guide.
Upon reaching the Waitomo Caves, witness the many streams running through the system. The stalactites, stalagmites, helicities, and glowworms adorning the ceilings will leave you starstruck. Be sure to soak in every moment as you abseil 35-meters into the depths of the Ruakuri Caves. The water temperature hovers between a pleasant 10-14 °C or 50-57 °F all year round, even in the winter. The other cave activities on this tour include tubing, waterfall climbing, flying fox, and zip-lining through a tunnel studded with glowworms. All safety equipment (and even snacks) are provided so you can focus on just immersing yourself in one of New Zealand's most precious natural treasures.
know before you go
know before you go
Important Information
- Facilities: Lockers, Changing Rooms, Hot showers.
- Bring along your towel and swimwear.
- Bring along shower gel and shampoo, if you desire. No prior caving experience is needed.
- Your guide will take photos of you on your tour and email them to you afterward.
- You do need to be comfortable in the water, however, swimming is not a necessity. You will have a floating tube and expert guides.
Restrictions
- This tour can accommodate a maximum of 8 people in 1 group.
- This experience operates only with a minimum of 4 guests.
- 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.
Timings
- Daily: 9am & 2:30pm.
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ticketinformationen
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
- Meet your guide at Waitomo Homestead.
- Address: 584 State Highway 3, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is The Big Apple (Otorohanga). It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.
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Bus Hamilton Central will get you there.
By Car
- Take route 'New Zealand State Highway 3' to reach the meeting point.