Activities
Enjoy Waitomo's fabulous range of adventure activities: Black Water Rafting or cave tubing, cave abseiling (rappelling) cave eco-tours, quad biking, horse riding....just check out more Top Reasons to Visit Waitomo!
Lost World 7 Hour Epic
"One of the best things you can do in this country" (Lonely Planet Travellers Guide). Abseil 100 metres into this amazing cavern (just like the 4 hr option) but this time wearing a wetsuit - you're heading off to explore the Mangapu River passage.
» more information Full Day Up to NZ$400
Lost World 4 Hour
NZ's highest cave abseil. Unique; spectacular! Abseil 100m into the Lost World tomo (vertical entrance shaft) followed by a dry caving adventure, as you explore the gigantic vaults of the Mangapu Cave system. Surprisingly gentle, but an amazing head trip.
» more information 4+ Hours Up to NZ$250
GREEN GLOW eco-adventures
Waitomo's best value caving and abseiling experience! Personal, customized adventures including caving, abseiling and rock climbing, based around a well decorated cave system inhabited by glowworms and set in a cliff-lined, native bush filled gorge. Cameras welcome. Allow up to six hours.
» more information Half a Day Up to NZ$200
Greenmount Llamas
Enjoy peace and tranquility while walking with Llamas through the natural surroundings of native bush, limestone formations and rivers. Let Llamas carry your gear. Enjoy homemade country cuisine by the river, in the bush or on a hill with a view. You do not ride the llamas! They carry the gear.
» more information 3+ Hours Up to NZ$200
Haggas Honking Holes
Waitomo's most concentrated action. Do a series of abseils mostly in waterfalls, rockclimbing, spiderwalking and ladders as you explore this crazy beautiful cave. Min. age 15 years. If you want a quick fix of adrenalin & lots of fun - this is it!
» more information 4+ Hours Up to NZ$200
Tumu Tumu Toobing
Blackwater Rafting at its best! See thousands of glowworms, stalactites and all sorts of wonderful rock formations. Walk, wade & swim through the famous TumuTumu Cave. No prior experience required. Departs daily from the Waitomo Adventure Centre.
» more information 4+ Hours Up to NZ$150
The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company
The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. is New Zealand's first and world renowned Black Water adventure operator. With over 22 years experience we invite you to become part of our legend. To book visit www.waitomo.com or phone 0800 228 464.
» more information 3+ Hours Up to NZ$150
Caveworld Ltd
New Zealand's leading provider of Black Water Rafting and abseiling fun.There is no better way to see world famous glowworms and caves. Each year up to 10,000 people experience our unique piece of NZ. We offer 100% absolute satisfaction.
» more information 2+ Hours Up to NZ$150
St. Benedicts Cavern
This adventure trip is relatively gentle, but takes you to see NZ's "Best Dressed" cave. Includes 2 Abseils (total 40 metres) and a flying fox through the stalactites. A dry trip suitable for adults & children (minimum age 12 years).
» more information 3+ Hours Up to NZ$150
Altura Park Horse Treks, Gardens & Wildlife Park
Altura Park is a 680 acre property located 4-5kms from the Waitomo Caves. Altura Park offers entry to our wildlife park and 5 acres of award winning gardens as well as horse treks over amazing farm land.
» more information 1+ Hours Up to NZ$100
Mokau River Tours
Harvest Rock Indoor Climbing
Rap Raft 'n' Rock
Waitomo Golf & Country Club
Dundle Hill Walk
Piopio-Aria Golf Club