Is black water rafting safe?

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co has a Safety Management System that has been audited and certified by OutdoorsMark against the Safety Audit Standard for Adventure Activities.

Is Waitomo Caves open?

The Waitomo Caves Museum & i-SITE Visitor Information Centre, Post Centre and museum shop are currently open on Friday, Saturday & Sunday and public holidays, except Christmas Day. * Times may be subject to change throughout the year.

What is special about Waitomo Caves?

There are around 300 known limestone caves underground in the Waitomo region, but the Waitomo Glowworm Caves are perhaps the most special of all. The names given to the different cavities and hollows are suggestive of their scale, splendour, and the awe-inspiring effect they have on visitors.

Is Waitomo cave safe?

Our caves may look like they are something designed by Disney but they are not. They are wild, isolated and potentially dangerous places. Having said that, all our activities have passed independent audits and carry both Outdoorsmark and Qualmark endorsement.

How do you get to the Waitomo caves?

InterCity operates daily buses from Auckland to Waitomo Caves on the GreatSights sightseeing network. The journey to Waitomo Caves takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes and departs from the InterCity Sky City bus Terminal at 102 Hobson Street, Auckland Central at 7.30am.

What is black alkaline water?

Black Alkaline water has a pH value of more than 8.5 compared to regular mineral water. It is infused with more than 70 minerals naturally occurring, thereby making it an organic solution for promoting health and well-being. Black alkaline water is also abundant in the amount of oxygen dissolved in it.

What does waitomo mean in English?

Waitomo is a Maori word made up of two parts, ‘Wai’ which translates as water and ‘tomo’ which means entrance or hole. Waitomo can be translated as the ‘stream which flows into the hole in the ground’. As a region Waitomo has built its reputation on the sheer beauty and scale of its subterranean landscape.

Do you have to pay to go to Waitomo Caves?

Photography is permitted but some restrictions apply. Book this cave tour and receive admission into Waitomo Museum for $2 per adult (children 14 and under are free).

How far underground are Waitomo Caves?

Waitomo Glowworm Cave, New Zealand Located on New Zealand’s North Island, visitors will venture 150 feet underground to witness hundreds of thousands of these shining insects lining the ceilings of the 30 million-year-old limestone caves.

Why is Waitomo Caves famous?

Famous for their abundance of glow worms, extensive underground river system and stunning stalactite and stalagmites formations, a trip to the Waitomo caves is a trip to another world.

What does Waitomo mean in English?

How much does it cost to go to Waitomo caves?

Pricing and Conditions

What do you need for black water rafting in Waitomo?

Experience the best value black water rafting adventure in Waitomo. We provide everything you need for the tour including full wetsuit, boots, helmet and all safety equipment. All equipment is disinfected between tours. You just need your swimsuit, towel and a spare pair of socks that willingness to get wet.

Which is the best black water rafting tour?

The Black Labyrinth is the original Black Water Rafting tour and a great choice for those that are a little nervous. The Black Abyss, on the other hand, is ideal for those seeking a little extra adrenaline and wanting to maximise their underground exploration.

How long is Black Labyrinth black water rafting?

The Black Labyrinth is the original Black Water Rafting adventure and will take you on a 3-hour tubing exploration around the cave. You’ll enter the cave through a hole in the rock and be straight into the underground waters.

Who are the people who still live in Waitomo?

They love the place so much that John and Pete both still live in Waitomo. While the 80s is renowned for its cheesy advertising, the Legendary Black Water Rafting Company did things the old-fashioned Kiwi way – they drove around in a ute convincing people to float through some caves with them. What’s in a name?