Black Abyss Tour — Local services in North Island

If i could give more stars I would! Such a fantastic day. Guides Aaron & Bec were superstars - I wish I had half of their energy. They kept us all feeling safe while making sure we had an amazing experience. Getting into the wet suits is possibly the hardest part of the day! Once kitted up, we got on the mini bus to head out to the start of our adventure. A quick lesson on how to manage the equipment for the abseil, and then we were off down a 35m hole into the cave. Ziplining, jumping off a wall into the water to move through the river in the cave, then floating quietly through whilst gazing up at the spectacular glowoworms.... there was never a boring moment. Hot drinks and snacks in the cave provided a nice little break before moving on to the next part of the adventure. Yes, the water was a bit chilly, but the guides are aware and help with tips to keep warm (NOT by peeing in your wetsuit!). You do need a bit of fitness, but we're in our early 50s and managed fine. It also helps when you have a fantastic group of people from all over the world to share the experience with. A hot shower and warm soup at the end finished the day perfectly. If you're worried about the price... it's worth every cent for a once in a...

The Waitomo black water abyss tour was absolutely spectacular and a “must do” for those with a high degree of adventurous spirit and physical fitness ability as it’s a very active 5 hours. The guides were fantastic. Funny, supportive, knowledgeable, and friendly. We started with a lesson on abseiling and then headed down into the cave. The adventure through the cave was amazing. Seeing the glow worms in action but I will say the water is cold! Literally took my breath away when I jumped in. Say “yes” to the fleece. Brrrr. The highlight of the tour for me was the expedition out of the cave up through the waterfalls. Felt like I was Indiana Jones. If I could change one thing it would be the snacks. I love the idea of the hot chocolate and chocolate treats but I was already so thirsty and that made me even thirstier. Overall an amazing experience that we will...

The Abyss tour was a breathtaking adventure unlike any we've done before. Our guide, Harry, helped us rappel down a hole in the ground, fly across a zipline in the dark, float down an underground river with glow worms shining like stars overhead, and navigate our way up and around waterfalls, all the while taking amazing pictures. The cookies and hot beverages were a welcome treat along the way. While this probably isn't the best fit for those who are very claustrophobic, afraid of the dark, or afraid of heights, my wife (afraid of heights) and someone else in the group (claustrophobic and afraid of the dark) did fine with our guide's calm encouragement. The Abyss Tour is a terrific way to experience the Waitomo caves and we highly recommend it for anyone who is reasonably healthy and up for...