Black Water Rafting

Black Water Rafting started in Waitomo in 1987 and quickly became one of New Zealand's most popular adventures. Peter Chandler conceived the idea while working as a Glowworm Cave guide. He found the ideal river within the Ruakuri Cave. This was used by cavers who "floated through" after a caving trip to clean their muddy gear and was nicknamed the "Laundry Trip." Black Water Rafting trips are so popular, it's advisable to book well in advance.

Enquiries and bookings can be made at the address below, the Museum of Caves or the Te Kuiti Visitor Information Centre.
PO Box 13, Waitomo Caves, Telephone +64-7-878 6219, Fax +64-7-878 5190
Toll Free: 0800 CAVING (0800 228 464)
Email: bwr@blackwaterrafting.co.nz

BWR I

This is the original award-winning cave "rafting" tour. The trip begins with a trek through the Ruakuri Cave, then float through a long glowworm covered passageway on an inner-tube cave raft.

Allow 3 hours.
departs every 1-1/2 hours from 6am daily.
$69

BWR II

This is an all day adventure which includes a variety of exciting cave activities. Following abseiling instruction, there is an abseil down a 35m (100ft) tomo, followed by a raft along a trail of glowworms, ending with a wade, clamber and climb back to daylight.

Allow 6 hours.
departs 9:30am and 2:30pm daily.
$140

Lost World Adventures

The Lonely Planet describes the Lost World as "one of the most amazing things you can do in this country." Lost World also won the New Zealand Tourism Award. The surrealistic spectacle of this mist-filled tomo with its strange lighting and plant life was described by its discoverers as "a fairyland without fairies." The 100m abseil is possibly the deepest commercial abseil into a cave in the world. You should take a swimming costume to wear under the wetsuit and towels for after the hot shower at the end of the trip.

Enquiries and bookings can be made at the address below or the Te Kuiti Visitor Information Centre.
PO Box 29, Waitomo Caves, telephone +64-7-878 7788, fax +64-7-878 6266

Freephone: (0800) WAITOMO ((0800) 924 866)

Email: bookings@waitomo.co.nz

Website: www.waitomo.co.nz

Lost World Epic

Abseil 100m into the Lost World then take the wet way out! Walk, swim and climb through massive vaults, with optional challenges and spectacular scenery. Includes lunch and dinner - THE ULTIMATE.

Allow 7 hours.
10.00am daily
$300

Lost World

A huge abseil into the "Lost World" tethered to a guide who abseils alongside and then an ascent of another spectacular cavern en route to the surface.

Allow 4 hours.
7.00am and 11.30am daily. Check in time 1/2 hour before trip departure time.
$195

Haggas Honking HolesHaggas Honking Holes

Indiana Jones Style caving: A series of abseils and ladder climbs in waterfalls in an amazingly beautiful cave.

Allow 4-1/2 hours.
11.15am and 4.15pm daily. Check in time 1/2 hour before trip departure time.
$135

The Gruesome Twosome

A special Combo Price for doing both the Haggas Honking Holes and Lost World.

It takes 2 x 4 hours, either in one or two days.
Daily - times as per individual trips.
$310

Tumu Tumu ToobingTumu Tumu Toobing

A combination wild caving and cave tubing experience. Allow 4 hours.
11am and 3.30pm daily.
$70

Waitomo Down Under

Waitomo Down Under operates similar tours to other organisations in Waitomo, but with a strong Maori perspective. It is operated by descendants of Tane Tinorau, the Maori chief who introduced Fred Mace to the Waitomo Cave and who led tours there.

Enquiries and bookings can be made at the Waitomo Down Under office, next door to the Museum of Caves.
PO Box 24, Waitomo Caves, telephone +64-7-878 6577, fax +64-7-878 6565, free-phone +64-0800-456-9676

Adventure One - Cave TubingTumu Tumu Toobing

Cave tube through the Te Anaroa Cave. If you wish you can try the jumps and slides. Part of the journey is done with the lights out with the only the light of glowworms to guide you.

Allow 3 hours.
10am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm, and 3pm daily. An 11am trip also runs during the summer months.
$75 ($68 student/yha/bbh discount)

Adventure Two - Abseiling

Following abseiling instruction, a 45m abseil into the Baby Grand Cave, then cave tube out of the Te Anaroa Cave.

Allow 2 hours.
9am and 1pm daily.
$75

Adventure Three - Wild Caving

Following abseiling instruction, a 45m abseil into the Baby Grand Cave, then explore the Te Anaroa Cave.

Allow 2 hours.
9am and 1pm daily.
$35

WAITOMO WILDERNESS TOURS

Long Tomo Rafting

A combination abseil, rockclimb, rafting and cave canoeing experience.
Allow 4.5 hours. $75.
9am and 2pm daily.
Enquiries and bookings can be made by telephoning +64 7 878 8077, the Museum of Caves or the Te Kuiti Visitor Information Centre +64 7 878 8077, Fax +64 7 878 5280.

Splat - Waitomo's Ultimate Game

60 rounds with constant air. Requires a minimum of six players. Allow 1.5 hours.  $30 per person.

Phone: 025-669-2880

WOODLYN PARK

Enquiries and bookings can be made by telephoning +64 7 878 6666, the Museum of Caves or the Te Kuiti Visitor Information Centre +64 7 878 8077, Fax +64 7 878 5280.

Pioneer Farm Show

Currently operates daily at 1.30pm. Commencing summer 1999/2000 there will be an additional show at 11.15am. Shows can be arranged as part of a group booking.
$12 Adult, $6 Child.

Selfdrive Jetboats

$35 per Adult (over a 1.5 KM course)
$30 per Adult (10 or more people)
$25 per child (Driven by operator)
$30 X 2 small children (Height requirements)

WAITOMO BIG RED

Waitomo Big Red is New Zealand's ultimate quad biking adventure. Get off the beaten track and explore Waitomo's rugged countryside as you wind your way through native bush, over farmland and amongst sheep and cows. Experience action and exhiliration as you ride in and out of valleys, over the caves and through lots of mud - kilometres of fun!

View the snowy peaks of Mt Ruapehu, the unique limestone landscape and acres of spectacular scenery. Learn the local history from your own personal tour guide.

Friends, family, corporate team building or just pure fun! 2 hour adventure. No experience required. Full training provided. Tours depart daily from Waitomo Caves Village. $90pp.

For enquiries and bookings telephone: +64 7 878 8393. Waitomo Museum of Caves:  +64 7 8787640. Te Kuiti Information Centre: +64 7 878 8077.