Added: 02/08/2006 |
Black water rafting is a sport that involves riding inner tubes on rivers running through cavesNew Zealand as a tourist destination has the advantage of having its various attractions -- such as the Waitomo Glow-Worm Cave and various other sightseeing areas -- close enough to one another that one can in fact visit the country's most popular places on a motorcar tour within a fortnight or so.
Black water rafting is a sport that involves riding inner tubes on rivers that run through caves.
In 1987 The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company introduced the first commercial cave experience in New Zealand. Now with a generation of some of the regions most experienced cave professionals, this extremely successful venture has attained international fame.
A cave, passion and a name has become a legend, now it's your turn to come and "live the legend!" Each year unique personal cave rafting tours guide over 35,000 adventurers of all abilities and age groups into the spectacular Ruakuri Cave. Two legendary tours and combo packages that accommodate most ages and adventure levels are operated. It is guaranted each person an entertaining time when visiting the Waitomo Caves Region.
The popular Black Labyrinth is the classic underground cave tubing encounter that gave us international fame! Weave, jump and float your way through the glowworm flecked underworld of Ruakuri Cave on this three hour journey.
The Black Abyss is a premium adventure expedition that plays with your senses and provides an unforgettable thrill. Our qualified guides instruct you in abseiling techniques before your five hour caving experience. Magical blend of abseiling, climbing and floating through a unique underground river section of the Ruakuri Cave.
Both adventure tours necessitate a moderate level of fitness and minimum age restrictions apply. All equipment including footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, abseiling devices and safety equipment is provided - just bring your swimwear, a towel and a sense of adventure! After your tour, return to Black Water HQ for a complimentary hot shower, hearty soup and bagels.
Suitable for all ages there is also have a dry option. Visit the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Enjoy a walk through tour with your knowledgeable guide and a boat ride beneath galaxies of Glowworms. View beautiful Cave Formations before drifting under stunning glow-worm displays. Sound experience and strong commitment to Cave Conservation and Customer Safety enables us to provide safe, quality tours. It is also recommend a visit to the internationally acclaimed Waitomo Museum of Caves - free admission is included when you make a Booking for the Black Labyrinth or Black Abyss.
Black Water Rafting is an exciting cave tubing adventure. You wear a wetsuit, boots and a helmet. You get taken to a cave by an experienced guide and you float through the underground world of Waitomo. Sometimes you have to get past a waterfall or climb a narrow squeeze.You have to be careful not to damage the formations and not to leave litter. The privelige of this adventure carries the responsibility of protecting the environment.
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