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Embark on an unforgettable journey into the hidden world of the spectacular Glowworm Cave on the Underworld Black Water Adventure, a premium private day tour from Auckland to the legendary Waitomo region. Experience an unforgettable Waitomo black water rafting adventure as you float along an underground river beneath thousands of glowworms, surrounded by ancient limestone formations, hidden waterfalls, and crystal-clear springs. After exploring this spectacular underground world, unwind in a relaxing cedar hot tub and enjoy a delicious café-style lunch before your scenic return journey to Auckland. More than just a caving trip, this memorable experience blends adventure, natural beauty, and relaxation.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Auckland Central
We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Bombay Hills (Pass by)
The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.
Admission ticket free -
2Robert Harris
We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Te Awamutu calls itself the ‘Rose Capital of New Zealand’. During the blooming season, November to April, the garden next to the visitor centre is a technicolour dream as 2000 rose bushes turn on the charm.
Admission ticket free -
3
Experience the remarkable Glowworm Cave on an unforgettable Waitomo black water rafting adventure unlike any other. After a full safety briefing and gearing up with your wetsuit, helmet, and lights, it's time to venture beneath the surface and discover the hidden world of the cave. Over the next three and a half hours, you'll float along an underground river beneath thousands of glowworms, explore breathtaking limestone formations sculpted over millions of years, and encounter hidden waterfalls and crystal-clear springs deep within this ancient subterranean landscape. With the flexibility to make the experience as adventurous or as relaxed as you like, optional rock jumps, swim-throughs, and tighter passages add an extra element of excitement, while experienced guides bring the cave to life with fascinating stories and insights along the way. Emerging from the cave into the fresh air, follow a peaceful native bush path back to base where a hot shower & soothing cedar hot tub await.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Auckland Central
After an exhilarating fun-filled adventure experience at Rotorua, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Rotorua if you are staying locally in the region.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a fully guided adventure led by experienced and trained cave guides.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This is a fully guided adventure led by experienced and trained cave guides.
- A comprehensive safety briefing and all technical equipment are provided
- Wetsuits, helmets, lights, and gumboots are supplied and must be worn throughout the experience
- Please bring swimwear and socks that can get wet
- Tours operate in a natural environment and are subject to weather and river conditions
- Participants are required to follow guide instructions at all times to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Caving is an adventure activity and carries an inherent element of risk
- 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
- A good to moderate level of fitness is required
- Participants must be 12 years of age or older (proof of age may be required).
- A minimum weight requirement of 45kg applies
- Participants should be comfortable in water and capable of walking, climbing, swimming, and navigating uneven terrain
- This experience includes confined spaces, darkness, and cold-water conditions
- Guests must disclose any medical conditions, injuries, or medications that may affect their ability to participate
- Participants are required to complete a disclosure form covering health, physical ability, impairments, and water preparedness
- Guests must not be under the influence of alcohol, recreational drugs, or impairing medications
- All participants are required to follow guide instructions and acknowledge the inherent risks associated with caving
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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