Comments on: Black water rafting in the Waitomo glowworms caves of New Zealand http://www.vagabondquest.com/oceania/new-zealand/black-water-rafting-in-the-waitomo-glowworms-caves-of-new-zealand-2/ Dispatches from a pair of permanent travelers Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:03:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: World On Water http://www.vagabondquest.com/oceania/new-zealand/black-water-rafting-in-the-waitomo-glowworms-caves-of-new-zealand-2/comment-page-1/#comment-34599 World On Water Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:54:12 +0000 http://www.vagabondquest.com/?p=942#comment-34599 Wow...This was a great read, it brought back so many great memories of when I went to the caves. The black water rafting was one of the highlights of the few weeks i spent in New Zealand on my round the world trip.......gona go look at my photos again. Wow…This was a great read, it brought back so many great memories of when I went to the caves. The black water rafting was one of the highlights of the few weeks i spent in New Zealand on my round the world trip…….gona go look at my photos again.

]]> By: Chris http://www.vagabondquest.com/oceania/new-zealand/black-water-rafting-in-the-waitomo-glowworms-caves-of-new-zealand-2/comment-page-1/#comment-33880 Chris Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:47:54 +0000 http://www.vagabondquest.com/?p=942#comment-33880 You did such a great job of describing the trip! I wrote an entry about it myself after I went last year, but not in nearly as much detail. And you have so many photos! We only got two :-( You did such a great job of describing the trip! I wrote an entry about it myself after I went last year, but not in nearly as much detail. And you have so many photos! We only got two :-(

]]> By: Maria Pavel http://www.vagabondquest.com/oceania/new-zealand/black-water-rafting-in-the-waitomo-glowworms-caves-of-new-zealand-2/comment-page-1/#comment-28489 Maria Pavel Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:37:15 +0000 http://www.vagabondquest.com/?p=942#comment-28489 Isn't black water rafting dangerous? It certainly sounds dangerous, and scary. But i wouldn't mind trying it sometimes, life is short anyway :) The cave looks awesome from your pictures, it reminds me of this new movie Spielberg made, though i haven't watched it yet. Maybe i should, in preparation. Isn’t black water rafting dangerous? It certainly sounds dangerous, and scary. But i wouldn’t mind trying it sometimes, life is short anyway :)
The cave looks awesome from your pictures, it reminds me of this new movie Spielberg made, though i haven’t watched it yet. Maybe i should, in preparation.
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]]> By: 10 Spectacular Natural Wonders in New Zealand’s North Island | Vagabond Quest http://www.vagabondquest.com/oceania/new-zealand/black-water-rafting-in-the-waitomo-glowworms-caves-of-new-zealand-2/comment-page-1/#comment-6046 10 Spectacular Natural Wonders in New Zealand’s North Island | Vagabond Quest Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:07:07 +0000 http://www.vagabondquest.com/?p=942#comment-6046 [...] night sky. There are many guided tours available, including the guided walks, boat ride tours, and cave tubing [...] [...] night sky. There are many guided tours available, including the guided walks, boat ride tours, and cave tubing [...]

]]> By: Top 3 Modes of Transportation by Travelers Around the World | Vagabond Quest http://www.vagabondquest.com/oceania/new-zealand/black-water-rafting-in-the-waitomo-glowworms-caves-of-new-zealand-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1500 Top 3 Modes of Transportation by Travelers Around the World | Vagabond Quest Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:08:21 +0000 http://www.vagabondquest.com/?p=942#comment-1500 [...] Cave Tubing - Tubing down the underground river in Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand was one of the best adventure we’ve ever had! It involves floating in the underground calm water, rushing down the rapids, going over the underground water falls, crawling through narrow passages, and walking through shallow and uneven river. It’s a perfect way to enjoy the beauty of glowworms and the cave formations. [...] [...] Cave Tubing – Tubing down the underground river in Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand was one of the best adventure we’ve ever had! It involves floating in the underground calm water, rushing down the rapids, going over the underground water falls, crawling through narrow passages, and walking through shallow and uneven river. It’s a perfect way to enjoy the beauty of glowworms and the cave formations. [...]

]]> By: Dina http://www.vagabondquest.com/oceania/new-zealand/black-water-rafting-in-the-waitomo-glowworms-caves-of-new-zealand-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1011 Dina Thu, 20 May 2010 16:04:14 +0000 http://www.vagabondquest.com/?p=942#comment-1011 Hi there! I wish you happy (coming) anniversary!! You guys choose great place to celebrate, I love NZ so much. Did you do honeymoon here too? About Black Abyss, the 5 hours already including the briefing, changing clothes, and driving to the location. It seems like it's possible to get to Tongariro by 9, the drive might take 3 hours. The Black Abyss, in addition to what I wrote about Labyrinth, will have cave climbing and abseiling too. Pictures from it looks really good. About which company, this one claims that they are the first one to offer cave tubing adventures. If you go to information centres, very likely this company's brochures will be the ones that you see the most about Waitomo. About better or not compare with others, I'm not sure. Check this article out if you like. She did something similar to Black Abyss, but by different company. http://theprofessionalhobo.com/2010/04/abseiling-caving-and-spotting-glow-worms-in-waitomo-new-zealand/ Hey, we are opposite from you guys. We did North Island, and next time will be South Island. And hey, I'm soooo excited that it's just 2 more days I will fly to Christchurch! Btw, Thanks for liking our article! Let us know if you have other questions or comments! Hi there! I wish you happy (coming) anniversary!! You guys choose great place to celebrate, I love NZ so much. Did you do honeymoon here too?
About Black Abyss, the 5 hours already including the briefing, changing clothes, and driving to the location. It seems like it’s possible to get to Tongariro by 9, the drive might take 3 hours. The Black Abyss, in addition to what I wrote about Labyrinth, will have cave climbing and abseiling too. Pictures from it looks really good.

About which company, this one claims that they are the first one to offer cave tubing adventures. If you go to information centres, very likely this company’s brochures will be the ones that you see the most about Waitomo. About better or not compare with others, I’m not sure. Check this article out if you like. She did something similar to Black Abyss, but by different company.
http://theprofessionalhobo.com/2010/04/abseiling-caving-and-spotting-glow-worms-in-waitomo-new-zealand/

Hey, we are opposite from you guys. We did North Island, and next time will be South Island. And hey, I’m soooo excited that it’s just 2 more days I will fly to Christchurch!

Btw, Thanks for liking our article! Let us know if you have other questions or comments!

]]> By: Gayle http://www.vagabondquest.com/oceania/new-zealand/black-water-rafting-in-the-waitomo-glowworms-caves-of-new-zealand-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1003 Gayle Thu, 20 May 2010 06:01:19 +0000 http://www.vagabondquest.com/?p=942#comment-1003 Awesome! Definitely a unique experience! Thanks for sharing, it's really given us a better idea of what to expect since we'll be there next week and we can't wait to do this for our 10th wedding anniversary! It's been 10 yrs since we were in NZ last and mainly concentrated our adventures in the South Island. We knew we would be back and this was one of the things we really wanted to go back for. I was browsing through the different packages from different adventure companies in Waitomo and looks like this one was the original company? Do you know what else is included in the 5 hr Black Abyss trip? Trying to decide which one we should sign up for since we're probably not going to be in Waitomo Caves til after 11am and we need to be in Tongariro area by 9pm. Thanks again for your very informative and fun post! Awesome! Definitely a unique experience! Thanks for sharing, it’s really given us a better idea of what to expect since we’ll be there next week and we can’t wait to do this for our 10th wedding anniversary! It’s been 10 yrs since we were in NZ last and mainly concentrated our adventures in the South Island. We knew we would be back and this was one of the things we really wanted to go back for. I was browsing through the different packages from different adventure companies in Waitomo and looks like this one was the original company? Do you know what else is included in the 5 hr Black Abyss trip? Trying to decide which one we should sign up for since we’re probably not going to be in Waitomo Caves til after 11am and we need to be in Tongariro area by 9pm. Thanks again for your very informative and fun post!

]]> By: Dina http://www.vagabondquest.com/oceania/new-zealand/black-water-rafting-in-the-waitomo-glowworms-caves-of-new-zealand-2/comment-page-1/#comment-762 Dina Tue, 11 May 2010 00:28:46 +0000 http://www.vagabondquest.com/?p=942#comment-762 Hi Urja, I got the answer. They open the whole year around, June-July included. Here's what they say: Yes the tours will still be running, but they could be cancelled if we have heavy rain. We do supply wetsuits so you are kept warm. Hope this help :) Hi Urja, I got the answer. They open the whole year around, June-July included. Here’s what they say:

Yes the tours will still be running, but they could be cancelled if we have heavy rain. We do supply wetsuits so you are kept warm.

Hope this help :)

]]> By: Dina http://www.vagabondquest.com/oceania/new-zealand/black-water-rafting-in-the-waitomo-glowworms-caves-of-new-zealand-2/comment-page-1/#comment-756 Dina Mon, 10 May 2010 16:55:08 +0000 http://www.vagabondquest.com/?p=942#comment-756 Hi Urja, it is really exciting indeed! I happened to do this on February. I'm not sure yet about June-July, but the booking online page of the website doesn't indicate they are closing in certain months. However I just contacted them and asked about this June-July matter. I should get an answer from them within 2 days, and I will let you know as soon as I know! Hi Urja, it is really exciting indeed! I happened to do this on February. I’m not sure yet about June-July, but the booking online page of the website doesn’t indicate they are closing in certain months. However I just contacted them and asked about this June-July matter. I should get an answer from them within 2 days, and I will let you know as soon as I know!

]]> By: Urja http://www.vagabondquest.com/oceania/new-zealand/black-water-rafting-in-the-waitomo-glowworms-caves-of-new-zealand-2/comment-page-1/#comment-753 Urja Mon, 10 May 2010 11:34:43 +0000 http://www.vagabondquest.com/?p=942#comment-753 Hi Dina I was just browsing to know what is this black water rafting .. It looks really adventurous & exciting .. I wanted to know is this activity advisable to do in the month of June or July months since these are winter months in NZ ?? Do you think u can help me on this ?? Hi Dina

I was just browsing to know what is this black water rafting .. It looks really adventurous & exciting .. I wanted to know is this activity advisable to do in the month of June or July months since these are winter months in NZ ??
Do you think u can help me on this ??

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