Black Abyss: Ultimate Waitomo Caving - Private Tour from Auckland
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About This Tour in Auckland
Why Visit Auckland?
Auckland, New Zealand offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Auckland provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Auckland
The easiest way to reach Auckland is by flying into Auckland Airport (AKL). From the airport, you can take airport shuttles, taxis, rideshare services, or public transportation to reach the city center. Rental cars are also popular for exploring the surrounding areas.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- All necessary safety equipment including footwear, tubes, wetsuits, helmets, abseiling devices
- Complementary pick up and drop off from Auckland
- All Fees and Taxes
- You’ll be guided every step of the way by a professional guide
- Luxurious temperature controlled private transportation in a minibus
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- The 5-hour Black Abyss tour packs all the most adventurous ways
- Complimentary high speed Internet onboard the minibus
- Abseiling, flying fox, climbing and floating through unique underground river system
- Complementary refreshments and water onboard
- Cafe Style Lunch Included
- Complimentary underground snacks in the form for yummy New Zealand chocolate and a hot beverage
- WiFi on board
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
- Ride a roller coaster of everything caving has to offer
- Admission to 5 Hour Black Abyss Ultimate caving Guided experience
- Tube through ancient glowworm studded stream-ways
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum weight restriction of 45kg+ apply
- Guides at Waitomo reserve the right to refuse to take anyone into the cave that they consider to be unsuited for the tour (e.g., physically incapable, or too small).
- Participants must be 16 years old or over (proof of age may be required)
- Good and moderate fitness level is required
- Just bring yourself, your swimwear, a towel, shower gel and a thirst for adventure.
- No caving experience is needed!
- The water temperature is 10-14C / 50-57F year-round so doing the activity in winter will feel almost the same as doing the activity in summer
- Photos are taken for you throughout the experience where you’ll get to view and purchase your photos at the end of the tour
- Cameras, including GoPros, can’t be taken on the tour
- Tours only run if it is safe, which is the vast majority of the time. However, prolonged heavy rain can result in rising water levels in the caves, in which case the tours would be cancelled.
- Each participant requested to complete a disclosure document and provide information relation to health, physicality, impairments, and water preparedness.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD locationEnd Point
After an exhilirating fun-filled adventure experience at Waitomo, itPickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location 15 minutes
We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
