Experience the ultimate underground experience and the most fun you’ll have in the dark with the Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. An adventure like no other, Black Water Rafting is a must-do on …
Experience the ultimate underground experience and the most fun you’ll have in the dark with the Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. An adventure like no other, Black Water Rafting is a must-do on your bucket list and is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Head 80 metres below ground, explore an underground river, jump off waterfalls and float below a sky of glow worms, all whilst exploring one of New Zealand’s most diverse cave systems. What are you waiting for? The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. offers two bucket list experience. The Black Labyrinth Tour - a three hour adventure The Black Abyss Tour - a five hour adventure
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Feb 10, 2025
This was a really amazing experience. I had never done anything like this before and I really loved it. The guides did a superb job leading us through the cave and the chance to look up from the wate…Full review by Brian A
Feb 9, 2025
This review is based on the Black Labyrinth experience. This was one of our favorite NZ activities and our favorite thing on the North Island. Even if you spend most of your time on the South Island,…Full review by tumbleweedchris
Feb 8, 2025
Issac and Virgil were awesome. Surreal experience in the cave. It was quite an adventure. Need to be comfortable in the water, walking on rocks, and the darkFull review by artc554
Are any of the Black Water Rafting tours more beginner friendly than others? Also, what sort of skills are suggested? eg if someone that does not have experience in any of these activities, would it be challenging for them to participate?
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No anyone can do it. I wouldn’t recommend it for little kids.
I am a person with a fear of deep water and cannot swim, but the rafting tours look super fun! After looking at the Black Labyrinth and the Black Abyss descriptions, my question is: would I likely be comfortable doing one of these tours? I have almost drowned before and wanted to make sure that I know what I'm getting into before I book so I don't make the mistake of going too far beyond my comfort level. If I could know details of how deep the water gets and what the most daredevil of stunts I'll have to do for each tour, that would be awesome! Thanks so much in advance. :)
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Hi there, I did Black Labyrinth- about 2 hours total. The water is fairly deep in some places but not out of depth deep and quite fast flowing but in those spots you are floating along in …
Hi there, I did Black Labyrinth- about 2 hours total. The water is fairly deep in some places but not out of depth deep and quite fast flowing but in those spots you are floating along in your rubber ring. You have two occasions where you jump backwards from a waterfall ( not particularly high) onto your ring and down into the water- you might find this challenging with your history because you are briefly fully submerged . My husband and I absolutely loved the whole thing and the guides were fantastic but we have no problem with water. There is no swimming involved from what I remember but if you have a fear of water that’s a different matter. It’s pretty dark and narrow at times . Personally I would have gone round and done it again immediately, it’s such fun. Good luck !
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