The Black Labyrinth - Black Water Rafting Waitomo

• Cave tubing (black water rafting) in Ruakuri Caves 
• 3 hours of black water rafting
• Experienced caving guides 
• All equipment included (footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, abseiling devices and safety equipment.)
• A small waterfall jumping
• Hot shower after tour
• Complimentary hot soup and bagel after tour

• Swimsuit 
• Transfers from accommodation
• Towels

We love that you get to jump into cascading

Release your inner daredevil on this epic adventure through Ruakuri Cave. A climbing, black water tubing and waterfall jumping adventure awaits! 

This 3-hour tour will see you conquer cascading waterfalls and float serenely down an underground river. You'll admire the marvellous lights of glowworms as you go, before emerging into the sunlight of the Waitomo forest.


Itinerary
This is the original Waitomo black water rafting! Start the journey with a stretch of tubing through Ruakuri Cave.
 
According to Maori legends, a young Maori hunting for birds first discovered Ruakuri Cave 400-500 years ago! Today, it's the perfect place for a tubing adventure. 

Home to an abundance of glowworms, Ruakuri Cave fills your water rafting experience with an air of magic, Float beneath these glistening animals and enjoy the thrill of a black water rafting adventure as you go. 

Ruakuri Cave is also filled with beautiful stalagmites and stalactites that add to the magic. Another natural wonder here is the shawl-like formations which formed by flowing rivers. Fossilised seashells indicate how the caves were part of the seabed a long time ago.

Admire the natural formations as you travel along the underground river. Then, get your heart racing as you jump into cascading waterfalls!

A complimentary hot shower, soup and a bagel are included after this tour. Regain your strength (and warm up!) as you chat with your fellow rafters about your awesome experience. 

Please note:

• You must be 12 years and 45kg+
• In good physical condition
• Water temperature 10-14°C / 50-57°F