Black Water Rafting – Black Abyss

Perfect for those who want to get their adrenaline pumping and see everything the cave has to offer. Abseil to the depths of the earth, zip line through a glow worm-studded cave, climb underground waterfalls, and tube through fast-flowing waters. Your expert guides will gear you up and teach you the basic abseiling and tubing skills you’ll need in the cave. It’s then time to abseil 35 meters into the depths of Ruakuri Cave. The fun doesn’t stop there though, next your guide will connect you to a zip line to fly through the pitch-black cave, beneath a sky of glow worms. Then collect your tube and jump into the water to float below a living sky and raft the underground rapids. Climb over rocks and up waterfalls and float through fast-flowing waters using the buoyancy of your wetsuit. You really will test your limits on this unforgettable journey. Finish up with a long-awaited hot shower.

Duration: 5 hours

Adventure Components

The journey features:

• An initial 35-meter abseil descent
• Underground zipline through the darkness
• Black water tubing along subterranean rivers
• Rock scrambling and waterfall climbs
• Intimate glowworm viewing sessions
• Expert-guided cave exploration

Cave Highlights

Experience includes:

• Massive cathedral-like cave chambers
• Dense glowworm colonies
• Underground river networks
• Ancient limestone formations
• Natural rock amphitheaters
• Crystal formations and stalactites

Technical Details

Full equipment provided:

• Specialized wetsuits and boots
• Professional abseiling gear
• Safety-rated helmets with lights
• Heavy-duty tubes
• All climbing equipment

Essential Information

• Duration: 5 hours total
• Minimum age: 12 years
• Basic fitness required
• Maximum group: 12 people
• Includes hot shower facilities
• Complimentary hot soup and bagel after the tour

Preparation Requirements

Bring along:

• Swimwear for under-the-wetsuit
• Personal towel
• Complete change of clothes
• Secure footwear
• Adventurous attitude

Location Details

Ruakuri Cave