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5hrs

Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. Black Abyss

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New Zealand’s maximum-adrenaline Black Water Rafting tour

Allow 5-hour's for this adventure; you’ll abseil to the depths of the earth, zip line through a glow worm studded cave, climb underground waterfalls and tube through fast-flowing waters.


After checking in you’ll meet your expert guides, who will help you gear up and teach you the basic abseiling and tubing skills you’ll need in the cave. It’s then time to abseil 35 metres into the depths of Ruakuri Cave. The fun doesn’t stop there; next, your guide will connect you to a zip line, and you’ll fly through the pitch-black cave beneath a sky of glow worms. After a quick snack, it’s time to collect your tube and jump into the water, where you’ll float below a living sky and raft underground rapids. Your guides will then send your tubes to the top of the cave, and you’ll be free to climb over rocks and up waterfalls and float through fast-flowing waters using the buoyancy of your wetsuit. You really will test your limits on this unforgettable journey.

Once your tour finishes, warm up with a long-awaited hot shower and soup.

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  • Glowworms

  • Wet

  • Waterfall

  • Zip Line

  • Tubing

Essential Information

Departure Information


Limited Availability :
Open daily
Pre-Booking is Essential

Check-in 30-minutes before departure

Check-in at the The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. located at 585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo 3977

Allow 5 hours for this adventure.

A good level of fitness is required for this tour.

A minimum weight of 45kg is required for this tour, 

Additional tours available over the summer

Closed on Christmas Day 

 

Preparation


  • Bring swimwear & a towel

Bring shower gel and shampoo if desired, a change of clothes, a towel and your sense of adventure. 

No prior caving experience needed, however a good level of fitness is required.

A minimum weight of 45KG is required to take part in this tour. 

Please note: The Black Water Rafting base is a cashless site. We strongly advise booking your tour online, and make sure you bring a contactless method of payment (credit card, apple pay etc) for the gift shop and cafe. 

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FAQs


  • Swimwear and a towel. We will provide you with your full kit: wetsuits, socks, shoes, helmet, light and of course your black water rafting tube!

  • Black Abyss tours depart from the Legendary Black Water Rafting Co, located at 585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo 3977. Check in is 30 minutes prior to tour departure.

  • Allow 5 hours in total. This will include a safety briefing, getting your underground kit, drive time, training, and of course, your time under ground.

  • Sorry, cameras and GoPro's can't be taken on this tour. However, your guide will take photos of you on your tour, which you can purchase after the tour.

  • Towels are not supplied, you must bring your own. However, in case you forget, we sell towels in the retail store – they’re pretty cool too!

  • You do need to be comfortable in the water, however swimming is not a necessity. You will have a tube to aid you in floating as well as expert guides.

  • You must be over 16 years old and over 45kg.

  • Yes, you do! The entire cave is a glowworm-studded wonderland.

  • Yes, there are separate changing rooms for males and females complete with hot showers for after your underground experience. There are also lockers to safely stow your belongings while you are underground.