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The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.

A real kiwi legend comes of age

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company is a classic New Zealand success story. Celebrate this world-first achievement and become part of the legend.

In October, the inventors of the globally unique adventure sport called Black Water Rafting celebrated 20 years of guiding half a million intrepid tourists through Waitomos underground rivers.

The anniversary recognised The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company as a highly successful kiwi world-first that still holds a unique position in global adventure tourism 20 years after its birth.

What began as a special treat for a brave few has developed into a spectacular tourism attraction that gives visitors of all ages the chance to abseil, weave, jump, and float through a glowworm-studded subterranean wonderland.

The worlds first Black Water Rafting company has truly earned the title Legendary during its 20 years of successful operation.

Tourists come from all over the world for The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company experience. In fact, www.ShermansTravel.com recently included The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company in their Top 10 Extreme Vacations list.

With two exhilarating tours, namely Black Labyrinth and Black Abyss, to choose from, there is something to suit all adventurous spirits. The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. is New Zealand's first and still the best black water adventure operator. And it's also the only tour that takes you through the incomparable Ruakuri Cave.

Cave tubing involves the use of an inflated rubber inner tube, the kind you would normally find in a car or truck tyre, as a flotation device to take you down river. Each Black Water Rafting expedition includes 8-12 people and two expert guides.

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.

Black Abyss takes a slightly more vigorous approach to the same underground domain by mixing abseiling, climbing and cave tubing into a physically demanding 5 hour adventure.

Our friendly, knowledgeable local guides have helped The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. achieve an excellent safety record over many years. They can help you step outside yourself and leave with a huge sense of accomplishment.

To read more about The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co., click on the links below.

BLACK LABYRINTH TOUR

Everything you need to know about this incredible 3 hour tour, including tour details, equipment, safety and pricing.

BLACK ABYSS TOUR

Your guide to the ultimate 5 hour adrenaline rush, including tour details, equipment, safety and pricing.

HISTORY

A brief guide to The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co., its world-renowned tours through Ruakuri Cave and the adventurous spirit that has made it the icon that it is today.

LOCATION/CONTACT DETAILS

The Long Black Cafe is where the The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. tours begin and end. Enjoy great coffee, delicious food and internet access.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What you need to know about our experienced guides, team building programmes, excellent safety record and our commitment to cave conservation.

EXPERIENCE BLACK LABYRINTH

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