Kiwi Cave Rafting

Experience New Zealand’s beauty in its most raw and natural state thanks to Kiwi Cave Rafting at the Waitomo Caves. Originally called Rap Raft ‘n’ Rock, Kiwi Cave Rafting has been showing off New Zealand’s caves, rapids and glow worms since 1997. With a myriad of different courses to choose, we recommend the spectacular five hour tour that combines abseiling, blackwater rafting, rock climbing and glow worms for an adventure of maximum impact and intensity!

Experience the best value black water rafting adventure in Waitomo. We provide everything you need for the tour including full wetsuit, boots, helmet and all safety equipment. You just need your swimsuit, towel and a spare pair of socks. Allow 5 hours to complete your adventure.

ABSEILING... Your adventure starts with a 27 metre abseil into a huge chasm in the Earth, experience the refracted light highlighting the amazing plant and rock formations making this a truly awesome descent.

GLOW WORMS... You will cave upstream to the cathedral-style 400sq metre cavern where you will witness a glow worm display that will absolutely take your breath away.

BLACK WATER RAFTING... Followed by black water rafting trip downstream floating through caverns filled with more glow worms. CAVING... Then cave with the option of squeezing through passages until you reach the exit.

ROCK CLIMBING... The final challenge is a breathtaking 20 metre climb back to the rest of the world where a well deserved hot shower awaits. You will then return to the office where hot soup is waiting for you!

Great photos are taken by your guide during the trip allowing you to sit back enjoy the scenery and have the best experience possible. These can be purchased upon completion of your tour.

All tours depart from 95 Waitomo Caves Road and you need to check in for your tour at least 15 minutes prior to departure. Note: this tour involves all of the above activities and we cannot shorten or split the tour activities.