Private Black Abyss Ultimate Caving Experience from Auckland
- Delve into the black, seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave in a 5-hour action packed adventure.
- Enjoy an exhilarating mix of abseiling, flying fox, climbing, and floating through unique underground river system.
- Explore and tube through ancient glowworm studded streamways.
- Ride a roller coaster of everything caving has to offer.
- You’ll be guided every step of the way by a professional guide.
- Underground snacks in the form for yummy New Zealand chocolate and a hot beverage.
- Marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites that decorate the cavern walls.
What to expect
Taking a road trip to this amazing destination located in the King Country of the Waikato which takes about 3 hours when driving south from Auckland city. New Zealand is a paradise for active relaxers! We have so much to gain from embracing our adventurous spirit and taking that leap into the unknown, and not just for the obvious benefits being in the outdoors brings. And most of all, learning more about yourself with each new experience.
The 5-hour Black Abyss tour packs all the most adventurous ways to make your way through a cave into one Black Water Rafting tour. An exhilarating caving experience blending the magic of abseiling, flying fox, climbing and floating through unique underground river system. Slip spider-like down into the black, seemingly bottomless depths of Ruakuri Cave and ride a roller coaster of everything caving has to offer. Explore and tube through ancient glowworm studded stream-ways. Underground snacks in the form for yummy New Zealand chocolate and a hot beverage to fuel you for the cave exploration ahead. . However, there’s no experience required, as you’ll have an experienced guide and be equipped with all the caving essentials!
This is the most adventurous tour! If you have a “go big or go home” mantra then this Black Water Rafting tour is a must-do! A fun challenge! Experiences are all the more memorable when you push yourself out of your comfort zone or do something you have never done before. This tour definitely touches on all those aspects!
Good to know
General Information
- 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.
- Photos are taken for you throughout the experience where you’ll get to view and purchase your photos at the end of the tour.
- Tours only run if it is safe, which is most of the time. However, prolonged heavy rain can result in rising water levels in the caves, in which case the tours would be cancelled.
- 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.
What to bring
- Just bring yourself, your swimwear, a towel and a thirst for adventure.
- Bring shower gel and shampoo if desired.
- Towels are not supplied; you must bring your own. However, in case you forget, towels can be purchased from the retail store – they’re pretty cool too!
- Cameras, including GoPros, can’t be taken on the tour.
Tour Requirements
- Good and moderate fitness level is required.
- Participants must be 16 years old or over (proof of age may be required).
- Minimum weight restriction of 45kg+ apply.
- Shoulf you need any further assistance or clarification, please contact operator at this number +64-210-2660-993