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Black Abyss: Ultimate Waitomo Caving - Private Tour from Auckland

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Embark on a drive from Auckland to the king country of Waitomo on a luxurious private vehicle to test your limits with this thrilling caving experience at the Waitomo Caves. Abseil into the Ruakuri Cave, zipline through a gallery of illuminating glowworms, and climb underground waterfalls. An Unforgettable Journey into The Underworld to Jump deep into the abyss and experience the ultimate caving adventure in Waitomo!
  • Private transportation
  • Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
  • All necessary safety equipment including footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, abseiling devices
  • Complementary pick up and drop off from Auckland
  • You’ll be guided every step of the way by a professional guide
  • Luxurious temperature controlled private transportation in a minibus
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • The 5-hour Black Abyss tour packs all the most adventurous ways
  • Complimentary high speed Internet onboard the minibus
  • Abseiling, flying fox, climbing and floating through unique underground river system
  • Complementary refreshments and water onboard
  • Cafe Style Lunch Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Complimentary underground snacks in the form for yummy New Zealand chocolate and a hot beverage
  • WiFi on board
  • A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
  • Ride a roller coaster of everything caving has to offer
  • Admission to 5 Hour Black Abyss Ultimate caving Guided experience
  • Tube through ancient glowworm studded stream-ways
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
Departure Point

8 Customs Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Traveler pickup
  • 137-147 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
  • 107 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
  • Auckland Intl Airport, Auckland Central, New Zealand
  • Auckland Central, Auckland Central, New Zealand
    We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
    15 minutes
  • Bombay Hills, Waikato 2472, New Zealand
    The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.
  • 2189 Gordonton Road, Taupiri 3791, New Zealand
    We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region
    15 minutes
  • Te Awamutu, Te Awamutu, New Zealand
    Te Awamutu calls itself the ‘Rose Capital of New Zealand’. During the blooming season, November to April, the garden next to the visitor centre is a technicolour dream as 2000 rose bushes turn on the charm.
  • 584 State Highway 3, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand
    The 5-hour Black Abyss tour packs all the most adventurous ways to make your way through a cave into one Black Water Rafting tour. An exhilarating caving experience blending the magic of abseiling, flying fox, climbing and floating through unique underground river system. Slip spider-like down into the black, seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave and ride a roller coaster of everything caving has to offer. Explore and tube through ancient glowworm studded stream-ways. Underground snacks in the form for yummy New Zealand chocolate and a hot beverage to fuel you for the cave exploration ahead. . However, there’s no experience required, as you’ll have an experienced guide and be equipped with all the caving essentials! This is the most adventurous tour! If you have a “go big or go home” mantra then this Black Water Rafting tour is a must-do! A fun challenge!
    300 minutes
  • Auckland Central, Auckland Central, New Zealand
    After an exhilirating fun-filled adventure experience at Waitomo, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.
    15 minutes
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum weight restriction of 45kg+ apply
  • Guides at Waitomo reserve the right to refuse to take anyone into the cave that they consider to be unsuited for the tour (e.g., physically incapable, or too small).
  • Participants must be 16 years old or over (proof of age may be required)
  • Good and moderate fitness level is required
  • Just bring yourself, your swimwear, a towel, shower gel and a thirst for adventure.
  • No caving experience is needed!
  • The water temperature is 10-14C / 50-57F year-round so doing the activity in winter will feel almost the same as doing the activity in summer
  • Photos are taken for you throughout the experience where you’ll get to view and purchase your photos at the end of the tour
  • Cameras, including GoPros, can’t be taken on the tour
  • Tours only run if it is safe, which is the vast majority of the time. However, prolonged heavy rain can result in rising water levels in the caves, in which case the tours would be cancelled.
  • Each participant requested to complete a disclosure document and provide information relation to health, physicality, impairments, and water preparedness.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    tjprescott
    26 Feb 2025
    This was the priciest thing we did in New Zealand but was one of the top experiences I was looking forward to. It did not disappoint in the slightest! Our guides (Lydia and I can't remember her name, but she's originally from Chicago!) were super fun, kind and engaging. Rappelling, ziplining, tubing, swimming, climbing... this had it all! I was a little nervous as the trip approached that I may have been a bit too ambitious, but it was perfect and my partner and I both considered it the highlight of our trip. The glowworms were great here, much better than the regular Waitomo Cave tour. If you are doing this, you could skip that one. It was my first time ever ziplining... in a cave... in the dark... yep, I screamed a lot, but it was still super fun!
    Meagan B
    19 Nov 2024
    I cannot rave enough about this tour. The experience is out of this world. Our guides were George & Rebekah (I don’t think I spelt that right) They both were friendly, engaging, knowledgable and most importantly made us feel very safe. Floating in the dark, with glow worms above our heads and George singing, was mesmerising. Yes, the water was cold.
    anamariacQ4185XI
    31 Mar 2024
    I enjoyed it very much! Unique experience. The driver and tour guide was very good and provided a lot of information. It was worth the trip!
    This tour in North Island is organized by ExperienceKart

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