The Legendary Black Water Rafting...

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The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.

An Awesome Underground Caving & Rafting Adventure, Simply Amazing!

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company is New Zealand’s first black water rafting adventure operator. We’ve been sharing thrills and excitement since 1987, and have experienced guides who will take you safely through the stunning underworld of Ruakuri Cave.

With exhilarating caving & rafting tours, namely Black Abyss, Black Labyrinth and the all new Black Odyssey, to choose from, there is something to suit all adventurous spirits. The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. is New Zealand's first black water rafting adventure operator. And it's also the only tour that takes you through the incomparable Ruakuri Cave.

Our friendly, knowledgeable local guides have helped The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. achieve an excellent safety record over many years. They can help you step outside yourself and leave with a huge sense of accomplishment.

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The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.

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Location

North IslandWaikatoWaitomo

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  • Activity__cavingCaving

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-38.2638275979153

175.125381851196

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-38.2638275979153
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175.125381851196

Reviews

    • Great day of abseiling, rafting and climbing.
    • Did Black Labryinth Blackwater Rafting Tour.
    • Cool guide and nice people.
    • Well run and safe experience.
    • They run a great tour.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 75
    26%
    9/10 98
    34%
    8/10 68
    23%
    7/10 30
    10%
    6/10 13
    4%
    5/10 4
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    4/10 1
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  • 4.0/5

    We would really recommend to do this.

    It was a great experience. We did the three hours tour. We have also seen the glowworms. The group (12) was too big for us, because we had too much waiting time.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago

    Allain Riepema's avatar

    Allain Riepema

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Cool guide and nice people.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    GERMANY
    Dominik and Alex's avatar

    Dominik and Alex

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    No improvements - kept us entertained for five hours, great food and funny guides - no complaints.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    NEW ZEALAND
    Alex Victor's avatar

    Alex Victor

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    The tour was awesome and the guide was pretty nice and knew a lot about the cave, eco system and flora/fauna.

    After a day canyoning, I kind of expected more, but still a great experience.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    GERMANY
    Max Mueller's avatar

    Max Mueller

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    They run a great tour.

    Had a great time tubing through glowworm caves with a hot bagel and soup at the end!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    UNITED STATES
    Nolan Townsend's avatar

    Nolan Townsend

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We did the caving tour for four hours which was plenty of time.

    It is chilly down there, so be prepared to freeze a bit. Warm soup afterwards could be a bit better.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    GERMANY
    Robert Wolf's avatar

    Robert Wolf

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Unforgettable moment in the Waitomo Caves with a marvellous guide.

    Just a bit too expensive.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    FRANCE
    Julian Gury's avatar

    Julian Gury

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    We did a three hour tour through the caves, wearing wetsuits.

    Equipment and guides were good, but I think it was too expensive for what we got.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Wouter Bleckmann's avatar

    Wouter Bleckmann

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Guide was really nice, takes their time to explain, fun way to see the caves.

    The price!! A lot of time waiting and not visiting the caves. Pictures are an extra $30 and are not good quality - shame!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    FRANCE
    Anne Bezanson's avatar

    Anne Bezanson

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Nice to have seen the Waitomo Caves and the glowworms on a tour which has to be guided.

    The instructors were good entertainers, I enjoyed the activity but was not impressed by any challenge or difficulty!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    BELGIUM
    Olivier Anciaux's avatar

    Olivier Anciaux

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We would really recommend to do this.

    It was a great experience. We did the three hours tour. We have also seen the glowworms. The group (12) was too big for us, because we had too much waiting time.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago

    Allain Riepema's avatar

    Allain Riepema

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    No improvements - kept us entertained for five hours, great food and funny guides - no complaints.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    NEW ZEALAND
    Alex Victor's avatar

    Alex Victor

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Cool guide and nice people.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    GERMANY
    Dominik and Alex's avatar

    Dominik and Alex

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    We did a three hour tour through the caves, wearing wetsuits.

    Equipment and guides were good, but I think it was too expensive for what we got.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Wouter Bleckmann's avatar

    Wouter Bleckmann

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    The tour was awesome and the guide was pretty nice and knew a lot about the cave, eco system and flora/fauna.

    After a day canyoning, I kind of expected more, but still a great experience.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    GERMANY
    Max Mueller's avatar

    Max Mueller

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Guide was really nice, takes their time to explain, fun way to see the caves.

    The price!! A lot of time waiting and not visiting the caves. Pictures are an extra $30 and are not good quality - shame!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    FRANCE
    Anne Bezanson's avatar

    Anne Bezanson

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Unforgettable moment in the Waitomo Caves with a marvellous guide.

    Just a bit too expensive.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    FRANCE
    Julian Gury's avatar

    Julian Gury

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We did the caving tour for four hours which was plenty of time.

    It is chilly down there, so be prepared to freeze a bit. Warm soup afterwards could be a bit better.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in October 2016

    GERMANY
    Robert Wolf's avatar

    Robert Wolf

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    They run a great tour.

    Had a great time tubing through glowworm caves with a hot bagel and soup at the end!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    UNITED STATES
    Nolan Townsend's avatar

    Nolan Townsend

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The guides were really nice and considerate.

    It was a great adventure, wild and fun. Worth the drive and the nice staff and the experience.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016

    ISRAEL
    May's avatar

    May

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Well run and safe experience.

    Different options available based on confidence level.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Stephanie Still's avatar

    Stephanie Still

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great underground scenery, including rivers, waterfalls, limestone formations and glowworms.

    Plenty of activities that can be done, but the Black Abyss tour has it all!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Sebastiaan's avatar

    Sebastiaan

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Nice to have seen the Waitomo Caves and the glowworms on a tour which has to be guided.

    The instructors were good entertainers, I enjoyed the activity but was not impressed by any challenge or difficulty!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    BELGIUM
    Olivier Anciaux's avatar

    Olivier Anciaux

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Brilliant trip on Black Labyrinth, ably looked after by Tim and Cam.

    Some of the kit was showing signs of wear, but given the terrain this should be expected. At each stage there was a careful, but not excessive brief. Not wanting to give anything away, this is a recommendation for a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    Mark Haydon's avatar

    Mark Haydon

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Swimming in caves with a worm-made night sky.

    For once the commercial photos are not misleading. The tour is fun, demanding and a cool/cold experience.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    DENMARK
    Christian Krause's avatar

    Christian Krause

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice glowworms.

    Not enough action.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    GERMANY
    Heidi Hipp's avatar

    Heidi Hipp

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This was my favorite experience in all of New Zealand.

    The caves were amazing. What a thrilling way to experience them by floating along in the water. The staff were excellent in guiding us along the streams and keeping us all together. They were positive and funny. At one point we all hooked together in a line (about 10 rafters) and turned off our headlights as we gazed up in wonder at the twinkling glow worms. It was like a night sky!

    We also enjoyed the warm soup and showers afterwards!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    CANADA
    shelley smith's avatar

    shelley smith

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Amazing!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    GERMANY
    Dahlia Ahmed's avatar

    Dahlia Ahmed

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Brilliant staff, quick response online to enquiries.

    They added an extra time slot to help accomodate us as it was sold out. Experience was outstanding, great guides to help you enjoy!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    Vanesha Patel's avatar

    Vanesha Patel

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Cool tour, but it was freezing and the staff were not really friendly and welcoming to a group of girls.

    Too expensive.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

  • 4.0/5

    Well organised, food and shower after the tour.

    Sometimes good pictures.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    NETHERLANDS
    Alice Melker's avatar

    Alice Melker

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great experience with a small group of people in the caves in Waitomo.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    GERMANY
    Lukas Seager's avatar

    Lukas Seager

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    We did the most expensive trip (zipline, waterfall, climbing etc) and it was a unique experience.

    But definitely overpriced!! A lot of waiting (very large groups).

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    DENMARK
    Signe Broedbaek's avatar

    Signe Broedbaek

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    This was a great experience including abseiling, zip lining and tubing with the glowworms.

    It was enjoyable and lasted most of the day. I would recommend this if you wanted a more adventurous way to see the glowworms.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016

    Joe Rogers's avatar

    Joe Rogers

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    A dream!

    Magical! I did the five hour abseiling and toobing tour with Black Water Rafting. This is a must do in New Zealand. 40-60 metres underground. Swimming under millions of glowworms! WOW!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    NEW ZEALAND
    Lauren Dinnage's avatar

    Lauren Dinnage

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Absolutely loved it!

    Amazing experience to float silently through a tunnel of glowworms. Jumping off waterfalls and feeling our way through cave corridors was something I will never forget. Our guides were great, too.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

    UNITED STATES
    Laura Moore's avatar

    Laura Moore

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    The price is alright.

    Good and experienced guides, not too hard, good fun but quite old gear.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    GERMANY
    Ricardo Kalbhen's avatar

    Ricardo Kalbhen

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great tour guides, good fun, perfect money for value proportion.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    GERMANY
    Nora Hoethoefer's avatar

    Nora Hoethoefer

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great adventure, one of the best day trips I have ever done.

    And it is the best way to explore the cave.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    GERMANY
    Cosmo Hartuna's avatar

    Cosmo Hartuna

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Slightly intimidated by the small opening of rocks leading in to the caves as it was small and I was worried I might be claustrophobic.

    But once I was in it was an incredible one of a kind experience!! The information on the glowworms was great.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in December 2015

    UNITED KINGDOM
    James Newton's avatar

    James Newton

    Customer