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!


Haggas Honking Holes Haggas Honking Holes

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!

Waitomo Adventures Ltd, PO Box 29, Waitomo Caves Village , 3943
P + 64 7 878 7788
F + 64 7 878 6266

» more information   Up to NZ$200      4+ Hours   

Lost World 4 Hour Lost World 4 Hour

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.

Waitomo Adventures Ltd, PO Box 29, Waitomo Caves Village , 3943
P + 64 7 878 7788
F +64 7 878 6266

» more information   Up to NZ$300      4+ Hours   

Lost World 7 Hour Epic Lost World 7 Hour Epic

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.

Waitomo Adventures Ltd, PO Box 29 Waitomo Caves Village , 3943
P + 64 7 878 7788
F + 64 7 878 6266

» more information   Up to NZ$500      Full Day   

Ranginui Hunting Ranginui Hunting

Ranginui Hunting

Imagine game hunting on 3,500 acres of private land. You'll find game ranging from big red stags displaying majestic heads of 12 to 30 points to trophy goats and Pitt Island and Arapawa Rams.The purpose-designed lodge sits high on a ridge.

345 Oniao Rd Aria, 3979
P +64 7 877 7559
F +64 7 877 7551

» more information   NZ$500+    N/A   

St. Benedicts Cavern St. Benedicts Cavern

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).

Waitomo Adventures Ltd. PO Box 29, Waitomo Caves Village , 3943
P + 64 7 878 7788
F + 64 7 878 6266

» more information   Up to NZ$150      3+ Hours   

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company

Experience cave tubing at its best with The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company, New Zealand's original Black Water Rafting operator. Take a legendary adventure seated on an inner tube & explore subterranean rivers flowing through ancient caves.

PO Box 13, Waitomo Caves, 3943
P +64 7 878 6219
F +64 7 878 5190

» more information   Up to NZ$200    3+ Hours   

Tumu Tumu Toobing Tumu Tumu Toobing

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.

Waitomo Adventures Ltd, PO Box 29, Waitomo Caves Village , 3943
P + 64 7 878 7788
F + 64 7 878 6266

» more information   Up to NZ$150      4+ Hours   

Caveworld Ltd Caveworld Ltd

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.

PO Box 24, Waitomo Caves, 3943
P +64 7 878 6577
F +64 7 878 6565

» more information Up to NZ$100    2+ Hours   

Outdoor Education - Absolute Adventure Outdoor Education - Absolute Adventure

Outdoor Education - Absolute Adventure

We offer caving, bushcraft, rock climbing, canoeing, tube rafting and abseiling. We have our own centre that can accommodate up to 120 people, 20 minutes drive west of Waitomo & situated in a premier limestone landscape.

Counter Box 17, Waitomo Caves, 3943
P +64 27 33865472

» more information   Up to NZ$100    Full Day   

Overnight Expedition - Absolute Adventure Overnight Expedition - Absolute Adventure

Overnight Expedition - Absolute Adventure

For $400.00 per person, here is something completely different! To really experience the caves take up the challenge and spend the night underground. Expedition takes two days. All food, camping gear and technical equipment supplied and, of course, free photos.

Counter Box 17, Waitomo Caves, 3943
P +64 27 33865472

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Rap Raft 'n' Rock Rap Raft 'n' Rock

Rap Raft 'n' Rock

Rap, Raft 'n' Rock offers blackwater rafting, cave rafting, cave tubing, abseiling and rock climbing. Freephone: 0800 228372

Waitomo Caves Road RD 7 Otorohanga, 3977
P +64 7 873 9149
F +64 7 873 8012

» more information   Up to NZ$200  4+ Hours   

The Journey - Absolute Adventure The Journey - Absolute Adventure

The Journey - Absolute Adventure

For $380.00 - 24 hour overnight journey. 5 abseils; one is 90 metres. Two caves jam-packed with crystal formations, waterfalls, deep pools, bush walk and a campsite under a huge limestone roof. Dinner, breakfast, lunches, sleeping bags and caving.

Counter Box 17 Waitomo Caves, 3943
P 0800 787 323
F +64 7 878 6184

» more information   Up to NZ$500  Full Day 

The Ultimate Adventure - Absolute Adventure The Ultimate Adventure - Absolute Adventure

The Ultimate Adventure - Absolute Adventure

For $300.00 One big day of caving, abseiling and hiking. Two caves with up to 5 abseils, one of which is 90 metres. All caving gear, lunch and photos supplied. Starts 9.00am - finishes when you finish.

Counter Box 17, Waitomo Caves, 3943
P +64 27 3386 5472
F +64 7 878 6184

» more information   Up to NZ$300    Full Day   

Dundle Hill Walk

752 Boddies Road, RD1, Te Kuiti, 2500
P +64 7 878 7788


Harvest Rock Indoor Climbing

5 Tuhoro St. Otorohanga, 3900
P +64 7 873 8890


Mokau River Tours

PO Box 57, Mokau, 4350
P +64 6 752 9036


Piopio-Aria Golf Club

1686 State Highway 3, P O Box 48, Piopio,
P +64 7 877 8195


Waitomo Golf & Country Club

68 Golf Road, PO Box 236, Otorohanga
P +64 7 873 7978