GuideHelmet, Lights, Wetsuit,Ropes, Harnesses, BootsPacked Lunch, BBQ DinnerWhat you need to bringSwimwearTowelAn open mind!

Minimum age: 15 yearsAll children must be accompanied an adult aged 18 years or older who is known to the child.

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Lost World Full Day Waitomo Cave Adventure

North Island

Experiences

Caving & Underground Adventures

Adventure Tours

Day Tours

North Island

Start: Waitomo

Duration: 1 day

Travel Time: 7 hours

Difficulty: 4

Minimum Age: 15 Minimum Weight: 60kg Maximum Weight: 110kg

Go Deep Underground on the Lost World Full Day Adventure

Kick off your day with a jaw-dropping 100-metre free-hanging abseil into one of Waitomo’s most awe-inspiring cave systems. Once you're in the depths, it’s a mix of walking, wading, and swimming through towering chambers and underground streams. The sheer scale of the cave, with ceilings up to 80 metres high, is nothing short of epic.

Despite the intensity, no prior caving experience is needed—just a good level of fitness and an adventurous spirit. Along the way, you’ll witness a stunning glowworm display, turning the dark into something magical. This full-day experience is one of New Zealand’s most memorable and unique adventures.

A Full-Day Caving Experience Like No Other

Your journey includes all the essentials: full gear, a hearty packed lunch, and a well-earned BBQ dinner to wrap up the day. With expert guides leading the way, you’ll feel safe while still getting the adrenaline rush you came for. This trip is open to anyone aged 15 and over, making it a brilliant choice for adventure-seeking teens and adults alike.

The Lost World Full Day Adventure is more than just a caving trip—it’s a complete immersion into New Zealand’s underground beauty and raw natural power. If you're after a once-in-a-lifetime thrill, this is the experience to tick off your list.

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Guide
Helmet, Lights, Wetsuit,
Ropes, Harnesses, Boots
Packed Lunch, BBQ Dinner

What you need to bring

Swimwear
Towel
An open mind!

Minimum age: 15 years
All children must be accompanied an adult aged 18 years or older who is known to the child.

Outside 24 hours before travel: Full refund**
Within 24 hours before travel: No refund.
Client failure to check-in at the scheduled time (30 minutes prior to departure).

Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Swimwear, long thick socks (suitable for bush walking); a towel & toiletries for a shower afterwards. We provide all other equipment including helmets, lights, any vertical gear, overalls and PVC boots. We have changing facilities available so you can arrive in your street clothes and get changed onsite.

Be sure to book to secure your caving tour by booking in advance. Our trips are popular and bookings are recommended, especially in the summer months. To secure the most suitable departure time(s), make your booking early.

Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for our Adventure Trips.

The Lost World Half Day Adventure is a dry caving trip, so rain generally does not affect the experience. Unlike some of Waitomo Adventures' wet caving trips, you won't be travelling through the wet sections of the cave system where stream levels can rise after rainfall.

We provide a basic photo service. Our guides take photos on basic cameras and these are provided to clients via internet at no extra charge. However, please be aware that the focus of our activities is on adventure, not photography.

We have found that the flow of these activities becomes disrupted if clients take their own camera gear.
One person’s photographic dream can be at the expense of others in the group who just want to get on with the adventure. There are also safety issues e.g. where loose gear could fall and become damaged or even injure someone.

For all these reasons, no client photography equipment is permitted on any activities. This includes no cameras; no videos; no Go-Pros etc. If you are a professional photographer and really want to take photos with your own gear, then you can talk to us about arranging an exclusive trip for this purpose.

You are welcome to take your camera to the very start of the activity, but will have to leave it behind in the lockers before you head underground. Your understanding and cooperation are much appreciated!

All medical issues must be declared to both our booking staff and activity guides prior to the commencement of your adventure. In most cases, minor medical issues will not preclude participation. Where a client is not suitable for a particular activity we will do our best to indicate a more appropriate alternative.

We do not recommend abseiling ( rappelling ) during the 1st and 3rd trimester due to the need to wear a tight fitting harness across your waist during the abseil. All pregnant clients wishing to participate in one of our adventure options must provide a medical certificate from their General Medical Practitioner confirming that they are fit for abseiling ( rappelling ) and caving. This policy is required for us to comply with the NZ Adventure Safety Regulations.