Black Water Rafting On The Black Labyrinth

Code: TBW755

$110
Location: Waitomo
For: 1 person

Valid for 12 months
Free exchange

Description
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Experience the original classic adventure as you weave, jump and float your way through the glowworm flecked underworld of Ruakuri Cave (3 hours).

Your black water rafting experience begins by checking in at our base where you await your adventure.

Your guide will then take you to be suited up into a wetsuit and given appropriate caving equipment and footwear. We have a lock up area for valuables, towels and clothes. This is an excellent opportunity to take photos of you in your gear before departing.

Now the adventure really begins with a short drive to the Ruakuri Reserve. Here you will be instructed on how to form an ‘eel’ and how to sit on your tubes. Tubes come in many shapes and sizes so pick the one that best fits!

A short bush walk to the entrance of the cave brings you to the Ruakuri Cave system here you will enter the cave and explore this natural cave wonderland. View stalactites and stalagmites, view cave formations and float on your tubes on the underground streamway.

The trip involves a small waterfall jump that is optional and a spectacular display of glowworms. Make your way back to the outside world and finish the trip off with hot showers and hot soup and snack at our Café. Allow 3 hours turnaround time.

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

This is a 2.5 hours drive South of Auckland and 2 hours drive West of Rotorua.

Session Length

3 hours. We operate 364 days per year weather permitting. It is advisable to book in advance as trips are limited in number. Summer months and public holidays are extremely busy. We ask you check in at least 15 minutes prior to trip departure to fill in necessary forms.

Guidelines:

Participants must be 12 years of age and minimum weight of 45kg to fit wetsuits. Maximum weight 140kg. Any participants who have mobility problems or disabilities must notify our company when inquiring or booking.

Numbers:

Our guide to client ratio is 1:6 with a maximum of 12 per tour. In special circumstances we will allocate a 3rd guide if necessary.

Spectators:

Spectators are welcome to photograph the start of the trip and can follow our vans to the Ruakuri reserve and take photos of the practice area and friends or family returning from the cave. They are not permitted to enter the cave at any time.

Weather:

Our experiences are in the outdoors therefore subject to weather conditions. If we have heavy rain the tours may be cancelled. If you are uncertain about the weather please call and check before travelling to Waitomo. Any cancelled experiences will be rescheduled for a later date or refunded.

Other Info:

We have secure lockup areas for valuable and clothing. All trips include a free snack and hot soup. Free admission to the Waitomo Caves Museum is included.