Black abyss - ultimate Waitomo caving experience
Activities

Black abyss - ultimate Waitomo caving experience

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£578.00
Language: English
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 12 hours
Do this because
  • The 5-hour Black Abyss tour packs all the most adventurous ways
  • Abseiling, flying fox, climbing and floating through the unique underground river system
  • Ride a roller coaster of everything caving has to offer
  • Tube through ancient glowworm studded stream-ways
  • Underground snacks in the form for yummy New Zealand chocolate and a hot beverage
  • You’ll be guided every step of the way by a professional guide
What to expect

Taking a road trip to this amazing destination located in the King Country of the Waikato which takes about 3 hours when driving south from Auckland city. New Zealand is a paradise for active relaxers! We have so much to gain from embracing our adventurous spirit and taking that leap into the unknown, and not just for the obvious benefits being in the outdoors brings. And most of all, learning more about yourself with each new experience.

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! Experiences are all the more memorable when you push yourself out of your comfort zone or do something you have never done before. This tour definitely touches on all those aspects!

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Guided tour
  • check Private transportation
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Private tour
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Driver guide
  • check Souvenir photo (available for purchase on site)
  • check All necessary equipment
  • check Safety briefing
  • check WiFi
  • check Bottled water
  • check Rafting
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Health/travel insurance
Where
Meeting point:
Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local partner. You will find their contact number on the voucher after booking. Otherwise, please come to the general meeting point: Mövenpick Hotel Auckland to be transferred to the tour location.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Participants, who weigh less than 45kg

Not allowed:

  • Cameras, including GoPros, can’t be taken on the tour

Know in advance:

  • The minimum age of a participant is 16 years old (proof of age may be required)
  • 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)
  • Good and moderate fitness level is required
  • It's possible to arrange the pickup from your accommodation. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local tour operator. You will find their contact number on the voucher after booking
  • 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
  • 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 canceled
  • 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
  • You do need to be comfortable in the water, however swimming is not a necessity. You'll have a tube to aid you in floating as well as expert guides
  • Each participant is requested to complete a disclosure document and provide information related to health, physicality, impairments, and water preparedness

Remember to bring:

  • Just bring yourself, your swimwear, a towel, shower gel, and a thirst for adventure
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Provider
ExperienceKart
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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