Black Water Rafting Waitomo Glow Worm Caves is one of the top attractions in New Zealand and a must do bucket list item for anyone travelling around the North Island.
Join the team of the Legendary Black Water Rafting Co and discover why the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves are so world famous!
There are three option to choose from depending on how adventurous you’re feeling and how extreme you want to get;
Black Labyrinth – for those who like a splash of adrenaline (pun totally intended!) this is the one! You’ll spend 3 hours tubing through the caves, leaping off waterfalls and exploring the Ruakuri Caves before finishing up your trip floating serenely down river as you enjoy the glowworm show above.
Black Odyssey – the most popular of the 3! Test yourself with extreme traversing and mind-blowing heights. Edge over crossings high above roaring streamways. You’ll also spider-walk through ancient rift passages and experience the challenges of technical high rope work and flying foxes.
Black Abyss – for those who want the full adrenaline experience! This challenging expedition combines abseiling a breathtaking 35 metre tomo (hole), climbing waterfalls, a flying fox through the dark, before tubing down the subterranean river.
Whichever option you choose your experience Black Water Rafting Waitomo Gloworm Caves is going to be one of your highlights of New Zealand!
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Additional information
| Trip Options | Black Labyrinth, Black Odyssey, Black Abyss |
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Black Labyrinth
Black Labyrinth is a 3 hour cave tubing excursion that calls on you to weave, jump and gently float your way through Ruakuri Caves glow worm lit underworld universe.
You’ll guide with the water through the glowworm studded underworld of Ruakuri Cave take leaps of faith over cascading underground waterfalls, catch glimpses of daylight through a 65 metre tomo (hole) and float serenely down river as you enjoy the glowworm show on the vaulted limestone galleries above.
Your journey concludes when you emerge into the sunlight of the lush native Waitomo forest.
Black Odyssey
Challenge yourself on this extreme dry caving adventure with The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. who have over 25 years of caving expertise. Experience a range of different caving techniques to complete this journey that will seriously stretch your limits.
Test yourself with extreme traversing and mind-blowing heights. Edge over crossings high above roaring streamways. You’ll also spider-walk through ancient rift passages and experience the challenges of technical high rope work and flying foxes.
At every stage you’re accompanied and supported by experienced caving guides from The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. who know and love this totally unique and mind-blowing environment.
Allow 4 hours for this fully supported and guided adventure.
Black Abyss
This challenging expedition combines abseiling a breathtaking 35 metre tomo (hole), climbing waterfalls, a flying fox through the dark, before tubing down the subterranean river. It’s definitely an unforgettable journey.
Along the way you’re accompanied and supported by experienced caving guides from The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. who know and love this totally unique and mind-blowing environment.
Black Abyss is the ultimate adrenalin rush and the caving tour of choice for natural born adventurers everywhere.
Black Labyrinth
Daily tours at 9am, 10.30am. 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm (Allow 3 hours). Additional times available in summer. Subject to weather and availability.
Black Odyssey
Serious Highs Underground – Extreme, technical, dry caving adventure
- Allow 4 hours
- Fitness needed on this trip – participants will need to pass a ‘fit test’ before starting the tour
- You must be 16 years and older
- Need underlayer (i.e. shorts, t-shirts and a pair of socks) and a towel
- All other equipment provided
- Dry caving trip
- Around 6-8 people per tour
Departure Times
- 10.00am, 2.30pm.
(Additional times on demand) Bookings Essential
Black Abyss
Daily tours 9am, 11am and 2pm (allow 5 hours). Additional times available in summer. Subject to weather and availability.
All bookings MUST reconfirm 24-48hrs in advance. Telephone: +64 7 878 6219 NZ Freephone: 0800 228 464. Address: Long Black Cafe, 585 Waitomo Caves Rd, Waitomo.
Provider Details
Waitomo Group
Free Phone: +64 78786219
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