Black abyss - ultimate Waitomo caving experience

Auckland, New Zealand

Highlights

Abseiling, flying fox, climbing and floating through the unique underground river system
Underground snacks in the form for yummy New Zealand chocolate and a hot beverage
Ride a roller coaster of everything caving has to offer
Tube through ancient glowworm studded stream-ways
The 5-hour Black Abyss tour packs all the most adventurous ways

Not suitable for participants, who weigh less than 45kg
Not allowed cameras, including GoPros, can’t be taken on the tour
The minimum age of a participant is 16 years old (proof of age may be required)
Guides at Waitomo reserve the right to refuse to take anyone into the caves who they deem unsuitable for the tour (e.g. physically unable or too small)
Good and moderate fitness level is required
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
There are separate changing rooms for males and females complete with hot showers for after your underground experience
There are also lockers to safely stow your belongings while you are underground
You do need to be comfortable in the water, however swimming is not a necessity. You'll have a tube to aid you in floating as well as expert guides
Each participant is requested to complete a disclosure document and provide information related to health, physicality, impairments, and water preparedness
Just bring yourself, your swimwear, a towel, shower gel, and a thirst for adventure