Waitomo Adventures – which will you choose?

Seven unique ADVENTURE options in one breathtaking location – which will you choose?
We are the experts – let us guide you deep underground with the aid of ropes, zip lines, tubes and of course your arms and legs! DISCOVER 'Lost World's' hidden caverns and natural rock formations that will take your breath away.
Push your boundaries while having FUN as you explore a world you never knew existed.

With over 30 years of experience, highly-qualified instructors and with a safety excellence that helped to establish the standards for the industry. We really are the experts in helping you choose what caving experience is best suited to your family.

What will you choose?

Lost World Through The Window – 4 hours 

Minimum Age 10 years
Enjoy a scenic drive before walking down into a sinkhole adjacent to Lost World known as 'The Window'. Enjoy the best views in this marvellous cave as you make your way along a walkway about 80m above the floor of cavern (phew!). Then steel yourself for the next phase where you ride a gentle zip line along the walls of the cavern. Fly gently along into the upper levels in the cave from where your guide helps you negotiate ledges and small ladders through the Spider Hole vaults and back to the surface.
For more information and to book  Lost World Through the Window >>

Lost World – half day adventure

Minimum Age 10 years
Nothing in NZ comes close to this spectacular 100m abseil, taking about 20 minutes. Imagine free-hanging in this spectacular void (with an instructor abseiling alongside you).  The pre-historic setting is spectacular; unbelievable; mind-blowing!
Once down, catch your breath, because this is just the beginning!  There's lots more to do and see as you explore the massive vaults.  Along with the crazy descent, highlights include seeing glow worms, exploring a world that could be mistaken for a Lord of the Rings movie set and ascending via an almighty ladder. 
For more information and to book  Lost World Half Day Adventures >>

Lost World Epic – 7 hours

Minimum Age 15 years
"One of the best things you can do in this country" – Lonely Planet traveller’s guide
Abseil 100m into this amazing cavern exactly as per the 4 hour option (above), but this time wearing a wetsuit – you're heading off to explore the Mangapu streamway.
For more information and to book  Lost World Epic Adventure >>

St Benedict's Caverns – 4 hours 

Minimum Age 12 years
NZ’s Prettiest Cave (best speleothems).Highlights include two abseils totalling 60m and St Benedict’s Caverns themselves – the main chamber is jaw dropping, plus a zip line through the stalactites.  Relatively gentle – a dry trip.
For more information and to book  St Benedict's Caverns >>

Blackwater Rafting – 4 hours

Minimum Age 12 years
Blackwater Rafting at its BEST!  Enjoy walking, wading, swimming and tubing through the TumuTumu cave. See one of New Zealand’s best glowworm displays as you explore an interesting variety of underground terrain. This trip is great value – about twice as much quality underground time as other similar options at Waitomo.
For more information and to book  Blackwater Rafting >>

Haggas Honking Holes – 4 hours 

Minimum Age 15 years
This is our most concentrated and intense action adventure! A fast-moving trip which includes a series of abseils and other rope-work. Explore through a very pretty cave with wonderful delicate formations. Plus you will see glowworms close up. 
Warning – “this cave will play tricks on you”

For more information and to book  Haggas Honking Holes >>

For younger children (1 year +)

Troll Cave – 1 hour 

Check out our newest experience – a surreal underground adventure for all ages with family teamwork required!
Your mission is to use your stealth, cunning and survival instincts to navigate Tom’s ( The Troll's) underground lair, solve his riddles, avoid his little pranks and complete your mission –- without getting EATEN! 
This exclusive adventure is individually-tailored to suit each group (maximum 10).
The question is....are your parents brave enough to go first? 
Children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information and to book Troll Cave >>