Descend into the subterranean wonder of New Zealand’s Ruakuri Cave, where the Legendary Black Water Rafting Co—New Zealand’s original black water rafting provider—blends the thrill of underground adventure with the enchantment of glowworm-lit caverns. You’ll weave, climb, jump, and float along an underground river, each moment imbuing a sense of awe and discovery.
This intimate adventure through winding cave passages and cascading waterfalls reveals a beautiful hidden world—raw, luminous, and utterly unforgettable.
Partner Information
- Location: Waitomo Caves, North Island, New Zealand
- Comfort Level: Guided underground tubing on purpose-equipped wetsuits, helmets, inner tubes, with hot showers and café at base
- Group Size: Tours typically host 6-12 guests; private/group bookings available
- Community Connection: First operator in the region (since 1987); deeply rooted in local adventure culture
- Dining & Drinks: Complimentary hot snacks such as tomato soup and bagels, plus café and hot beverages at the base
- Inclusions:
- Full gear: wetsuits, boots, helmets, and tubes
- Safety briefing and guided cave tubing
- Heated changing rooms and lockers
- Hot shower post-tour
- Access to base facilities
- Extras:
- On-site café with contactless service
Things to Do
- Black Labyrinth Tour: Float, climb, and tumble through a glowworm-lit underground maze in 3 hours
- Black Abyss Tour: Feeling extra adventurous? Take on abseiling, zip-lining, waterfall rendezvous, and tubing in a 5-hour immersive cave expedition
- Glowworm Observation: Drift peacefully under a canopy of bioluminescent glowworms
- Waterfall Jumps & Slides: Experience small falls and natural water slides unique to the underground terrain
- Warm‑Up Ritual: Relax with hot showers, soup, and bagels at the onsite Base Café after your subterranean adventure
