Black abyss - ultimate Waitomo caving experience

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About this experience

An Exhilarating caving experience blending the magic of abseiling, flying fox, and climbing!

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.<div><br>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!</div><div><br>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!</div>

Highlights

  • Abseiling, flying fox, climbing and floating through the unique underground river system
  • Underground snacks in the form for yummy New Zealand chocolate and a hot beverage
  • Ride a roller coaster of everything caving has to offer
  • Tube through ancient glowworm studded stream-ways
  • The 5-hour Black Abyss tour packs all the most adventurous ways

Things to note

  • Not suitable for participants, who weigh less than 45kg
  • Not allowed cameras, including GoPros, can’t be taken on the tour
  • 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 caves who they deem unsuitable for the tour (e.g. physically unable or too small)
  • Good and moderate fitness level is required
  • 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
  • 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
  • Just bring yourself, your swimwear, a towel, shower gel, and a thirst for adventure

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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 Aucklan...

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