Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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
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
All Fees and Taxes
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.
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!
779mayui
23 Mar 2024
It was a bit too early start, but our guide was kind and warmly welcomed us. His guide explanation was understandable.
Also, the guide at Waitomo cave was funny and understandable.
drchrisf
05 Jan 2024
super professional and accommodating. very informative. the glow worm cave was a highlight of our trip to new zealand. incredible experience. experiencekart was fantastic
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