Overview
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9 hours
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Join us for the original Waitomo subterranean adventure, where you'll climb, black water tube, leap, and float through the stunning Ruakuri Cave. From the moment we pick you up in Auckland, your journey begins. Over three hours, experience the thrill of jumping over cascading waterfalls and peacefully drifting down an underground river, all while marveling at the glow worms illuminating the vaulted limestone galleries above.
But the adventure doesn’t end there. After your exhilarating journey, relax as we drive you back to Auckland, allowing you to unwind without the hassle of navigating the roads yourself. Plus, with our affordable rates, you’ll get the best value for an unforgettable experience.
＊this tour also includes transportation time to and from Auckland, so the total duration will be approximately 9 hours.
＊The start time may vary depending on the booking time of Black water rafting on that day. Please check the message we will send you for confirmation.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
The adventure starts from floating down an underground river, glide through fast waters, jump off waterfalls, and experience the enchanting glow of the glow worms in the Ruakuri Cave. This adventure lasts approximately 3 hours. After checking in, you’ll meet your friendly and passionate guides who will help you gear up and prepare for tubing. Once you’re comfortable in your tube, the adventure begins as you enter the cave through a hole in the rock and immerse yourself in the underground waters. Inside the cave, you’ll navigate around rocks, jump off small waterfalls, and float beneath a stunning ceiling of glow worms. This unforgettable experience promises to be the most fun you’ve ever had in the dark! *Please bring your own towels, water bottle and swimwear. **The tour start time is subject to change depending on the availabity, so please ensure you allow enough time when making your booking. ***This tour requires minimum age of 12 years old and weight between 45KG-130KG.
Options
Black Water Rafting Semi Private Tour from Auckland
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
All the necessary safety equipment provided including footwear, tubes, wetsuits, and helmets
Transfers from Auckland
Air-conditioned vehicle
wetsuits, socks, shoes, helmet, light and your black water rafting tube.
Admission to 3-hour Black Labyrinth black water rafting guided experience
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Swim wear and towel
Bottled water
Dinner
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bucket list travel I never knew I needed. This is Fantastic.
orace2024,Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour we came to NZ for this tour and it was better than I could have wished. Take was the tour guide and driver to the caves and he was brilliant, knowledgeable on the places we drove through, also a skilled professional driver. He was good company. I highly recommend this company. And the caves were surreal incredible wow omg …. The photo is my my pug just because ..
Great Driver & Amazing Cave Experience
Eric S,Nov 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour driver, Take from Navi Tours was great. He was very knowledgeable about the area and taught us many things on the way to the caves. He made the whole trip even better! The cave tour was absolutely fascinating and a one of a kind experience. Great tour all around!
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Operated by NAVI Tours New Zealand