Black Water Rafting Labyrinth Tour
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September 2026
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What you can expect
This classic 3 hour Waitomo caves "black water tubing" and caving adventure will lead you over tumbling waterfalls & more all capped off by witnessing the region's iconic glow worms! Explore New Zealand's most famous cave network with this adventuresome tour that incorporates watery goodness combined with dry caving as you explore its wonderfully impressive limestone offerings from a variety of angles.
A beginner-level tour that is doable for everyone from ages 12 and upwards, you'll not only get a dose of adventure but also be able to take in the famed spectacle of the glow worms adorning the walls and ceiling of the Waitomo caves as you float by. Cap off the adventure by emerging from the caves into the sunlight - no doubt with a huge smile on your face! With everything you'll need to enjoy the day provided, all you need to bring is some swim wear and your sense of adventure; to explore one of the can't-miss destinations in New Zealand, book a caving adventure online today!
Location
What you need to know
- Wetsuits and footwear provided
- Hot showers and soup after your adventure
- Caving and walking
- Cave tubing (black water rafting)
- A small waterfall jumping
- Hotel Transfers
- Enjoy climbing, black water tubing, leaping and floating through Ruakuri Cave
- Over three hours you'll take leaps of faith over cascading waterfalls and float serenely down an underground river as you enjoy the glow worm show on the vaulted limestone galleries up above
- Glow worms caves
- Your journey concludes when you emerge into the sunlight of the Waitomo forest
- Allow 3 hours for this fully supported and guided adventure
- Departs daily from 10am, 11.30am, 12pm, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
- 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm & 1:30pm (additional departures in peak periods)
- Check in 30-minutes prior to departure at The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. located at 585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo 3977
- Operates daily all year
- Swimwear
- Towel
- You must be 12 years and 45kg +
- 12 people per tour maximum
- Water temperature 10-14 C
- Please ensure that the guests watch the safety video below before booking
- Water temperature will likely be 10-14 degrees Celsius
- This is a beginner level experience
- Participants must be over 12 years of age and weigh more than 45kg.
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
Really fun adventure underground with the glow worms
Me and my two friends had lots of fun. The tour is a good combination of tubing, cave walking, walking through water, relaxing and adventuring. It does require some fitness and flexibility though most should be okay. You can’t bring a phone or camera although the photos the guide took were good. Thanks!
