I did the five-hour Black Abyss tour here in February, 2025. LOVED IT. I know there is a shorter…read moreversion but there is nothing I would leave out from my experience. A good chunk of that time involved extensive suiting up, then extensive training on the abseiling gear before finally descending into that deep, dark cave. It's a little tricky, and like many of the activities that follow it can challenge your fitness a bit. You will need to do a lot of maneuvering in the water with an inner tube, some climbing up wet, rocky slopes, and a very fun zipline in the dark. But when you're finally just drifting through the caves, gazing up at that bioluminescent galaxy, it's rewarding on a level that must be experienced to be understood. Our guides were Cally and Evie, and they were exceedingly professional and knowledgeable, and their enthusiasm and charisma left a very positive impression. Super cool experience!!!

This was truly a once in a lifetime experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting New…read moreZealand. This is not just a basic rafting trip. You get to travel through caves, jump off of small waterfalls, and see the one-of-a-kind glow worms. Pippin and Lore were wonderful guides with great knowledge and comfort of the cave network. Please give this a try!