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Ruakuri Cave Black Water Rafting Guided Experience

4.8169 reviews
Waitomo
by Headout
Duration5 hours
SeasonSee calendar when booking

The Experience

Your experience Experience New Zealand’s most famous underground tubing adventure, the 3-hour Black Labyrinth at Ruakuri Cave. Float, jump, and weave your way through glowworm-lit waters on this rafting tour with expert guides. Getting started Meet your guide at the Ruakuri Cave base, where you’ll be given a safety briefing and fitted with your wetsuit, helmet, and tubing gear. Your guide will walk you through basic tubing techniques before you head underground. What to expect Enter the cave through a rock hole : Slip into the cool waters and instantly feel the excitement as you’re surrounded by the cave’s natural limestone walls. Underground tubing & gentle rapids : Float through twisting channels, navigate small rapids, and drift quietly beneath a glittering ceiling of thousands of glowworms (Arachnocampa Luminosa). Local legends & glowworm facts: Hear fascinating Maori legends and learn about the glowworms’ unique life cycle as you journey through the dark. Waterfall jumps: For an extra rush, take the plunge from low underground waterfalls, perfectly safe yet thrilling enough to get your adrenaline pumping. Snack break : Pause mid-tour to enjoy complimentary snacks and recharge before the final stretch. Return & refresh: After your adventure, enjoy a hot shower back at The Base, then relax at the on-site café.

How to book

Booked on Headout, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Headout

    4.8(169 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹17,776

    Includes: 3-hour black water rafting tour at Ruakuri Cave · Rafting & tubing at Ruakuri Cave · Expert guide · +5 more

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What to Bring

Recommended

  • Bring your towel, swimwear, shower gel, and shampoo for the adventure. When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay).

What to wear

, shower gel, and shampoo for the adventure

Food & Drink

Food

Not provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
The Legendary Black Water Rafting , 585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo
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End point
The Legendary Black Water Rafting , 585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo

Good to know

Who it's for

Min persons: 1

About the guide

Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Know before you go What to bring Bring your towel, swimwear, shower gel, and shampoo for the adventure. When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay). What's not allowed Camera equipment, tripod, selfie sticks, and GoPro are strictly prohibited in Ruakari Cave. Guests aged under 12 years and under 45kg and over 130kg are restricted from participating in this experience. Smoking, food, drink or litter are not allowed inside the cave. Pets are not allowed inside the cave. Accessibility The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users, pram/stroller users, people with mobility issues, people with back and neck problems, and guests who don't have a moderate fitness level or are too small. Additional information Facilities: Lockers, changing rooms, hot showers. This experience operates only with a minimum of 2 guests. No prior caving experience is needed. However, a good level of fitness is required. You do need to be comfortable in the water. However, swimming is not a necessity. You will have a floating tube and expert guides for this experience. Your guide will take photos of you on your tour, which you can purchase after the tour.

The fine print

Voucher requirements

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point. Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays. Meeting Point Meet your guide at The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co . Address: 585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand. Get Directions to the Meeting Point Getting There By Car Take route 'New Zealand State Highway 3' to reach the meeting point.