Black Water Rafting On The Black Abyss (Waikato)

Your black water rafting experience begins by checking in at our base where you await your adventure. Your guide will then take you to be suited up into a wetsuit and given appropriate caving equipment and footwear. We have a lock up area for valuables, towels and clothes. This is an excellent opportunity to take photos of you in your gear before departing. This trip takes you further upstream of the Ruakuri Reserve where your guides will instruct you in abseiling. You will then descend 35 metres into the upstream sections of the Ruakuri streamway. You will explore the passages of the Ruakuri cave and see stalagtites and stalagmites. Enjoy the thrill of the flying fox then stop for a hot drink and snack in the cave. This trip includes floating on the tubes and also has a lovely display of glowworms. There are jumps and a rock climbing option for the more adventurous. This trip has a 5 hour turnaround time. When you return to base there will be hot showers and hot soup and snacks at our Café. This is a great opportunity to chat with your guide and reflect on your experience.