Highlights
- 3 hour black water rafting tour in Waitomo
- Go tubing along underground rivers
- See thousands of glowworms in Ruakuri Cave
- Fun and knowledgeable adventure guides
Description
For a glowworm-lit adrenaline-filled adventure on an underground river, head out on the 3 hour Black Labyrinth tour with Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. at Discover Waitomo. Jump in your tube and float with a small group through underground passages, gazing at glowworms in Ruakuri Cave at Discover Waitomo.
Check in with your fun and knowledgeable Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. guide for a briefing before your black water rafting tour. Once geared up and comfortable with your tubing and adventure skills, enter the Ruakuri Cave for your 3 hour Black Water Rafting experience. The guides at Discover Waitomo are not only experts in tubing, but also in the history and culture of Waitomo and the Ruakuri Cave. Learn about the ancient world that has become home to thousands of glowworms.
Black water rafting at Discover Waitomo is a must-do experience, with the Arachnocampa Luminosa species of glowworm being unique to New Zealand. Black water rafting combines incredible views of a galaxy of these glowworms with adrenaline and adventure in the underground streams.
The 3 hour Black Labyrinth tour with Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. is the original black water rafting adventure at Discover Waitomo. Enter Ruakuri Cave through a small hole in your tube and float along underground rivers on this 3 hour adventure. Jump off small waterfalls, climb over rocks and enjoy the glowworm wonderland in Ruakuri Cave, all with your small tubing group.
If you're looking for even more of an adrenaline rush, check out the 5 hour Black Abyss tour - the ultimate adventure through Ruakuri Cave including abseiling, ziplining and tubing.
Trip Includes
- 3 hour Black Water Rafting tour
- Tubing on underground rivers, jumping off small waterfalls and visiting glowworm caves
- Knowledgeable and fun local guide
- Wetsuits & equipment provided
- Access to changing rooms, lockers and hot showers
Duration
Departures
- 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm & 1:30pm (additional departures in peak periods)
- Check in 30 minutes before tour departure at Waitomo Homestead 584 State Highway 3, Waitomo
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Minimum weight is 45kg
- No previous caving experience required
- Bring swimsuit and towel
- Towels not provided but available for purchase in shop
- Cameras cannot be taken on tour
- Tour photos available for purchase or download after tour
- Must be comfortable in the water but swimming is not a necessity
- Bring shower gel and shampoo if required
Normal Retail Prices
- Adult : NZD$179.00
- Youth (12-15yrs): NZD$135.00
- Family (2 ad + 2 youth): NZD$530.00
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Hey
Thanks for your question! The minimum age for the Black Water Rafting Labyrinth Tour in Waitomo is 12 yrs old :)
Comment by: Everything Travel Group on 6th Aug 23 at 15:47