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Waitomo Adventures

Our world is not for the faint hearted!
Waiting for you is New Zealand’s Biggest and Most Challenging Underground Playground.
Bring your best game – you’ll need all your skills and experience to level up as you delve into these fantastic places

 

Overview

Marvel at the sheer majesty of subterranean caverns “immeasurable to man”. Be at one with Nature. We’ve been operating since 1987 with unparalleled safety. Nevertheless, the “wild” caves we look after have never been tamed.

There’s no footpaths. They are the “real deal” and when you visit them you know in your soul that you are in a special place. People entering this subterranean domain experience both a physical & emotional journey - but perhaps the main reason to visit is simply that caving is … FUN !

Whether you’re doing NZ’s highest abseil (100m) into the spectacular Lost World (feels like you’re descending into the bowels of a pre-historic beast!); swimming along an underground river or being smashed through the fantastic Haggas Honking Holes you’ll be blown away by what lies beneath.

Here are links to three mighty adventures. You need to be fit and keen. These are not for the fainthearted.
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Highlights

Arguably, the most spectacular abseil for initiates in the world.

Spectacular

Great For First Time Abseilers

Great For First Time Abseilers

Arguably, the most spectacular abseil for initiates in the world – nothing in NZ comes close. The pre-historic oligocene setting is spectacular; unbelievable; mind-blowing.

You’re suspended like a very small thing on a very long string but with the confidence and reassurance of your guide alongside the whole time providing additional and immediate backup.

The on-rope descent takes about 20 minutes. With the underground river roaring up from far below, It’s like descending into the bowels of some prehistoric beast.

In The Caverns

Things To See

Things To See

The above ground location is a beautiful landscape of farmland with native forest planted by us over many years to help look after the climate and also the caves underneath.

Once down in the cave, catch your breath, because this is actually just the beginning - there’s a lot more to do and see aa you explore the massive vaults - See excellent glowworms and gigantic flowstone formations.

Gradually climb back to the surface through massive craggy caverns ledges and ladders including the legendary 30m “stairway to heaven”.

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Stacks of Free Insta-worthy Photos FREE!

Stacks of Free Insta-worthy Photos FREE!

Although not pro photographers, our guides are pretty handy with a camera – which is good because caves can be tricky places to photograph.

As personal phones and cameras & Go-pros are not permitted for safety, we make sure to take plenty of snaps of you on your adventure.

Unlike some other companies, photos are provided Free of Charge ie you won't be asked for annoying additional photo charges in addition to the advertised trip price.

A Journey Together

Highly Qualified & Experienced Guides

Highly Qualified & Experienced Guides

Guides inform, assist and ensure safety throughout – they are among the best qualified in New Zealand.

Equally important, in our view, is that our guides are here for you - because they love sharing in your quest for fun, thrill and adventure.

Don't let their down-to-earth, fun loving nature fool you though, they take your safety very seriously.

 

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A picture is worth a thousand words.

 

Common Questions

Everything you need to know.

Waitomo, NZ

Central North Island Location

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  • What Do I Need to Bring
    Loose fitting, comfortable adventure clothing (not Jeans) and long thick socks suitable for bush walking. We provide all other equipment including helmets, lights, any vertical gear, overalls and PVC boots. We have changing facilities available so you can arrive in your street clothes and get changed onsite.
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