Black Abyss: Ultimate Waitomo Caving - Private Tour from Auckland
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Overview
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!

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Black Abyss: Ultimate Waitomo Caving - Private Tour from Auckland
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$735.43
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
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 Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Cancellation Policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional Info
- 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)
- Good and moderate fitness level is required
- Just bring yourself, your swimwear, a towel, shower gel and a thirst for adventure.
- 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
- Cameras, including GoPros, can’t be taken on the tour
- Tours only run if it is safe, which is the vast majority of the time. However, prolonged heavy rain can result in rising water levels in the caves, in which case the tours would be cancelled.
- Each participant requested to complete a disclosure document and provide information relation to health, physicality, impairments, and water preparedness.
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