12 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Private tour

Highlights

Embark on a drive from Auckland to the king country of Waitomo on a luxurious private vehicle to test your limits with this thrilling caving experience at the Waitomo Caves. Abseil into the Ruakuri Cave, zipline through a gallery of illuminating glowworms, and climb underground waterfalls. An Unforgettable Journey into The Underworld to Jump deep into the abyss and experience the ultimate caving adventure in Waitomo!

Inclusions

What's included

Private transportation
Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
All necessary safety equipment including footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, abseiling devices
Complementary pick up and drop off from Auckland
All Fees and Taxes
You’ll be guided every step of the way by a professional guide
Luxurious temperature controlled private transportation in a minibus
Air-conditioned vehicle
The 5-hour Black Abyss tour packs all the most adventurous ways
Complimentary high speed Internet onboard the minibus
Abseiling, flying fox, climbing and floating through unique underground river system
Complementary refreshments and water onboard
Cafe Style Lunch Included
Complimentary underground snacks in the form for yummy New Zealand chocolate and a hot beverage
WiFi on board
A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
Ride a roller coaster of everything caving has to offer
Admission to 5 Hour Black Abyss Ultimate caving Guided experience
Tube through ancient glowworm studded stream-ways

What's not

Breakfast
Dinner

Itinerary

We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
15 min
The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.
Passes by
We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region
15 min
Te Awamutu calls itself the ‘Rose Capital of New Zealand’. During the blooming season, November to April, the garden next to the visitor centre is a technicolour dream as 2000 rose bushes turn on the charm.
Passes by
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!
5 hAdmission included
After an exhilirating fun-filled adventure experience at Waitomo, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland.
15 min

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.9

Ratings come from 17 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Pickup: Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: ExperienceKart Luxury Travel

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum weight restriction of 45kg+ apply
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).
Participants must be 16 years old or over (proof of age may be required)

How it compares in Auckland

Its from-price is 172% above the median of the 356 day trips we list in Auckland.
Its length is typical for the group.
By number of reviews it ranks 86 of 356.

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