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Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

By THL - Waitomo Caves Group
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €98 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

We offer two different Blackwater Rafting experiences through the Ruakuri Cave.

The Black Labyrinth is the original, 3-hour Blackwater Rafting tour. You will jump off two small waterfalls (highest is 1.5 metres), float on a tube underneath an impressive display of glowworms and navigate through the cave’s natural streamway. All participants must be at least 12 years old and weigh at least 45kgs.

The Black Abyss is the ultimate 5-hour Blackwater Rafting tour. Abseil 35 metres into the cave and zipline across a river under a grotto of glowworms. You'll then float on a tube through the caves' natural streamway. All participants must be at least 16 years old and weigh 45kgs.

An average level of fitness and mobility is required for both of our tours. It is important to understand that these tours take you into a completely natural cave environment. Please understand that your guides have final discretion of whether you will be able to participate on our tours.

Activity location

  • The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.
    • 585 Waitomo Caves Road
    • 3977, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co, Waitomo
    • 585 Waitomo Caves Road
    • 3977, Waitomo Caves, Waikato, New Zealand

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The Black Labyrinth 25/26
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Black Labyrinth (2025/2026): Three-hour adventure caving tour. Prices are valid for tours between 01/10/25 and 30/09/26

Language options: English
Price details
€98.22 x 1 Adult€98.22
Total
Price is €98.22
Until Thu, 19 Mar
The Black Abyss 25/26
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Black Abyss (2025/2026): Five hour adventure caving tour. Includes abseiling and a zip-line. Prices are valid for tours between 01/10/25 and 30/09/26

Language options: English
Price details
€163.87 x 1 Adult€163.87
Total
Price is €163.87
Until Thu, 19 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Complimentary hot shower
  • What's includedWhat's included
    The use of equipment such as tubes, wetsuits, boots, helmets, abseiling devices (if option chosen) and safety equipment
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Abseiling techniques training (Black Abyss only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry to Waitomo Cave Museum
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Towels and Toiletries for Showers

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Your safety is our team's top priority.
  • You must check in 30 minutes before the tour departs at 585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves
  • All Participants for the Black Abyss must be at least 16-years-old and weigh at least 45kgs.
  • All Participants for the Black Labyrinth must be at least 12-years-old and weigh at least 45kgs.
  • Due to high demand and limited capacity if you miss your scheduled tour time your ticket(s) are forfeited and non refundable. New bookings will incur the full tour cost and are subject to availability.
  • Water temperature sits at around 10-15 degrees Celsius.
  • We require a minimum of two participants for a tour to operate - if you are the only participant confirmed, you may be asked to amend your tour time
  • The Black Labyrinth (3-hour tour) does NOT include the abseil and zipline.
  • Customers do not need to be able to swim, but these tours are best suited for those who are comfortable with at least standing in fast-moving water.
  • Cameras and personal devices are not allowed on these tours
  • Bring swimwear & a towel - we'll supply the rest!
  • We ask those who have serious medical problems to contact us before booking onto our tours.
  • Please understand that your guides have final discretion of whether you will be able to participate on our tours.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.

  • 30m
The Legendary Blackwater Rafting Co., is the check-in point for both of our Blackwater Rafting tours. From here, your guides will take you to go get geared up for your tour. Free lockers are available for your belongings.

Ruakuri Cave

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Both of our Blackwater Rafting Tours take you through our glowworm-studded Ruakuri Cave. For those on the Black Labyrinth tour, you can expect to spend up to an hour and a half inside of the cave system. On the Black Abyss tour, participants will spend up to three hours inside the cave.

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co, Waitomo

  • 30m
You'll arrive back at The Legendary Blackwater Rafting Co., once you've completed your tour. Hot showers and hearty soup are available for you, free of charge.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.
    • 585 Waitomo Caves Road
    • 3977, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co, Waitomo
    • 585 Waitomo Caves Road
    • 3977, Waitomo Caves, Waikato, New Zealand

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