Black Abyss

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Black Abyss is the most challenging of the Legendary Black Water Rafting Co’s cave trips. It starts with an abseil into the Ruakuri Cave where you can go cave tubing among the glow-worms and finishes off with a swim followed by squeezing and climbing out of the cave.


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Address:
585 Waitomo Caves Road, Ruakuri Cave, Waitomo 3977
Website www.blackwaterrafting.co.nz

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  • Natalie, 21 Jun 2023


    Did the blackwater rafting a few days ago, and it was a lot of fun with an awesome adrenaline rush! Also do the Black Abyss one as well, I did it back in January and it is thrilling and so much fun!

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  • Michael, 31 Mar 2019


    This is waaaay more physical and exciting then just tubing

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  • Alan, 15 Feb 2018


    El agua está fria pero les darán un wet suit y cuando vean los gusanos valdrá la pena

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  • Taiate, 11 Jan 2018


    All of the tours here are amazing and fun, bush walks, hikes, abseiling, toobing, floating through dark caves, glowworms and even chocolate fish to snack on its amazing!!!

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  • Jess, 17 Feb 2017


    Not a huge fan of small spaces but I was able to get through the cave trip & had fun! I didn't understand at first that I didn't have to crawl thru the small tunnels but once explained I was good.

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  • Magdalena, 11 Jan 2017


    We went for the Black Labyrinth and it was worth the money, the guides were awesome, the caves and worms were beautiful:) And the hot shower, soup and bagel was a cherry on top 👍

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  • Kass, 22 Nov 2014


    Recommended! Great experience with the Labyrinth tour - tubing, caves, waterfall jumps, and glow worms! Discount with yha cards!

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  • Milos, 28 Feb 2014


    Go for the Black Abyss trip if you're brave enough. You wont regret!

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  • Verena, 31 Jan 2014


    undfortunatly the office seems to be quite chaotic and unorganised sometimes. they resceduled our tour without us knowing until we got to the assembly point 30 Minute before the tour.

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  • Svante, 25 Feb 2013


    Did the "Black Abyss" tour and have to admit it was pretty cool. Start with abseiling 35 meters, them zip lining before you jump off a cliff into cold black water. Definitely recommend this.

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  • Leanne, 01 Jan 2013


    Fantastic guides really supportive with great sense if humor, a very memorable experience. Totally recommend the labyrinth tour.

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  • Ian, 22 Nov 2012


    Thoroughly recommend the Black Labyrinth tour. Guide was excellent and made everyone feel at ease. Toobing is great fun & the glowworms are amazing while floating down the stream in complete darkness.

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  • Jared, 29 Jan 2011


    Black Abyss is hard going at times, but trust your guides and all the scary stuff is at the start.

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  • Bobbi, 13 Jan 2011


    Tough work but great fun - did the abyss and loved it.

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  • Emma, 28 Dec 2010


    Great fun. Make sure u bring swimming stuff and towel. Hot soup and bagels at the end!

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