Caving in New Zealand

The following is a listing of New Zealand caving operators arranged, more-or-less, in geographic order starting in the north. The description of each operation is supplied by the operators themselves.

Canyonz
Auckland Region
CANYONING! Ride nature's giant hydroslides! Abseil, swim, slide and jump into secret gorges. Stunning rainforests, sparkling waterfalls, deep pools, ancient volcanoes and wild beaches!

Earthwise Living Foundation (New Zealand)
Auckland Region
In Waitomo we'll go caving, cave rafting, cave abseiling, and other underground adventures!

Waitomo Adventures Ltd
Waikato Region
NZ's best range of caving and cave rafting activities. Available daily transport from Auckland available.

Black Water Rafting
Waikato Region
NZ's most popular cave tubing company. View glowworms whilst floating, walking and abseiling in the spectacular Waitomo Caves region.

Adventure Waikato
Waikato Region
If you're looking for a memorable experience which you can enjoy with your family and friends, Adventure Waikato offers a unique opportunity to stay on a Waikato sheep and beef farm and at the same time experience a total package of relaxation, fun and adrenalin through our wide variety of outdoor & adventure activities plus accommodation.

Salty Rock Adventure Centre
Hawkes Bay Region
Half and Full Day trips to a variety of caves throughout Hawkes Bay. Spectacular glow worm and limestone formations..

Te Anau Glow-worm Caves. Fiordland Travel
Fiordland Region
Cruise across Lake Te Anau and guided adventure underground by path and small punt through limestone caverns to the glowworm grotto.

Dragons Cave Rafting
West Coast Region
Float galaxy worlds of glow-worms, slide down underground water-falls or cuddle through the love tunnel. Great formations. Finishes with spa.

Norwest Adventures Ltd
West Coast Region
Underworld Rafting - Cave Rafting at its best. Metro Cave tour - Underground scenic wonderland. Adventure Caving - Full on wild caving adventure.

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