Discover Waitomo - the home of New Zealand's world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and legendary Black Water Rafting.

Black Abyss Tour

Waitomo Caving Adventure Tours

Black Abyss is the ultimate adrenaline rush and caving tour of choice for natural born adventurers everywhere.

Descend spider-like into the black depths of Ruakuri Cave and enjoy the best caving adventure tour on a five hour expedition that combines abseiling the breathtaking tomo, climbing, tight rock squeezes and cave tubing down the river into one unforgettable journey.

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.

ACTIVITY INVOLVES

  • Abseiling training
  • Abseiling 37 metres
  • Caving and walking
  • Cave tubing (black water rafting)
  • Glow worms
  • Jumps
  • Flying Fox
  • Climbing

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Allow 5 hours
  • Beginner level
  • You must be 16 years and 45kg +
  • Need swimwear and towel
  • Water temperature 10-14 C
  • Wetsuits and footwear provided
  • 8 people per tour maximum

TOUR DEPARTURE TIMES

  • 9.00am, 11.00am, 2.00pm. (additional times on demand during summer) Allow 5 hrs.

TOUR DETAILS

To complete the Black Abyss caving adventure tour requires a moderate level of fitness. Minimum age restrictions apply. All equipment is provided, including footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, abseiling devices and safety equipment. Just bring yourself, your swimwear, a towel and a thirst for adventure.

At the end of the expedition, enjoy a hot shower and complimentary hot soup and a bagel.

Tour includes free admission to the Waitomo Museum of Caves.

PRICES

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Black Abyss Tour
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Adult $184.50 $205.00
  • Subject to availability and weather conditions.
  • Minimum of 2 people per trip.
  • Prices and times are valid until 30 September 2009 and are subject to change without notice.
  • The 10% discount offer is valid for bookings made via this website only and travel must be completed by 30 September 2009.
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