Black Water Rafting

Waitomo Caves
New Zealand
Black Water Rafting

Floating downstream perched on an inner tube through glow worm studded subterranean darkness, clad in a wetsuit and helmet, is not the most glamorous of pastimes, but any activity which cracks the boundaries of convention is bound to be fun for those willing to take the plunge.   Though the basis of these tours is the rafting/tubing experience, reminiscent of childhood forays, add-ons such as abseiling, waterfall jumps and squeezes add another dimension for the more adventurous.

New Zealand Black Water Rafting

Waitomo Caves:

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co  +64 7 878 6219
Black Water Rafting (cave tubing) and underground adventures. Black Labyrinth Tour (3hr); Black Abyss Tour (5hr)

Cave World -- Phone: +64 7 878 6577
Black-water Rafting and Caving through Te Anaroa Cave, a cave well known for displays of glow-worms and the longest black-water rafting stream way.

Waitomo Adventures Ltd -- Phone: +64 7 878 7788
Offers blackwater rafting and cave abseiling adventures. Five cave adventures plus combos to choose from. Participants must be moderately fit.

Greymouth:

Dragons Blackwater Rafting Co  +64 3 768 6649  
Departs Greymouth twice daily (morning and sfternoon)
Rainforest river tubing and floating through an underground world of glow-worms plus an optional cliff jump.

Paparoa National Park, from Westport or Charleston:

Norwest Adventures Limited  +64  3 788 8168 
Cave Rafting Adventure in the Paparoa National Park. Allow 4 hours from their Charleston Base, trips every morning and afternoon.

 

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