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Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
1389 reviews
Activity provider:
THL - Waitomo Caves Group
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Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience
Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
1389 reviews

Join the original Waitomo black water rafting tour. Explore Ruakuri Cave on an exhilarating underground adventure with climbing, floating, and leaping over cascading underground waterfalls.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English

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Kirsty – United Kingdom

Absolutely brilliant! Would highly recommend! A real highlight for our north island trip

5
5 out of 5 stars
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Lucille – South Africa

Patient guides great explanation and safety conscious throughout tour Very informative

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Highlights

  • Float down the underground river in rubber tubes while admiring the glowworm displays above
  • Jump into cascading underground waterfalls, reflecting the glowworms above
  • Enjoy a hot shower and complimentary snacks after your tour
  • Journey safely through the stunning underworld with experienced, trained guides
  • Marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites that decorate the cavern walls

Full description

Float down an underground river, slip into fast waters, jump off a small waterfall and take in the magic of the glowworm grotto of Ruakuri Cave on this Black Labyrinth adventure. Put on your gear and learn from professionally trained guides that will take you rafting, and caving. 
Check in for your black water adventure in Waitomo. Get all your equipment and instructions from your guide before you begin the subterranean journey. Leap over cascading waterfalls and weave and climb through a glowworm-studded wonderland.
After an energized trip, float serenely down the underground river. Enjoy the glow worm show on the vaulted limestone galleries up above. Ride a stream that twists and turns through a canyon, and tumble down a hidden waterfall and rock slide before emerging into the sun-dappled Waitomo forest.
The rafting base is located a short distance outside Waitomo Caves village. This is the booking and assembly point for all black water rafting expeditions. It is also the home of the Long Black Cafe, where you'll find delicious food, coffee, and friendly Kiwi service. 

Includes

  • 3-hour tubing experience
  • Guide
  • Use of equipment (tubes, wetsuits, boots, and helmets)
  • Shower facilities

Not suitable for

  • Children under 12 years
  • People under 99 lbs (45 kg)

Meeting point

Meet your guide at The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co., 6 KM from the State Highway 3 turnoff.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel

Not allowed

  • Cameras
  • Video recording

Know before you go

  • If you are late or miss your scheduled tour time your ticket(s) are forfeited and non-refundable
  • New bookings will incur the full tour cost and due to high demand and limited capacity tours are subject to availability
  • You must check in 30 minutes before my tour starts
  • Participants must be 12 years or older and weigh at least 45 kilograms
  • All tours are subject to availability. Pending available time slots, your tour time may be different to the one requested
  • Water temperature is 10-14 degrees celsius (wetsuits and footwear are provided)
  • Cameras and GoPro's cannot be taken on this tour
  • There is a maximum of 12 participants per tour and a minimum of 2 participants required for the tour to run
  • The Waitomo Caves are located 195 kilometres from Auckland and round-trip transport from Auckland is not included

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Overall rating

4.9 /5
4.9 out of 5 stars

based on 1389 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Kirsty – United KingdomJuly 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Absolutely brilliant! Would highly recommend! A real highlight for our north island trip
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Lucille – South AfricaJuly 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Patient guides great explanation and safety conscious throughout tour Very informative
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Daniel – New ZealandJune 28, 2025 – Verified booking
What a New Zealand beauty, the crew have a load of energy and are contagious in making the day special. Eve want a hoot

Product ID: 140739

Activity provider:
THL - Waitomo Caves Group
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