With Hillary Outdoors staff as your guides, wade through an underground stream beneath the cover of darkness, and among the labyrinth of caves home to glow worms, unique limestone formations and native cave weta.
Experience the stillness of this underground world and squeeze through gaps via the glow of torchlight.
Suitable for people with average fitness and reasonable health. Includes moving through confined spaces, getting wet to at least knee height, and crawling through shallow water.
Trip Length: Approx 3 Hours
Minimum Age: 7 Years
Maximum Participants: 10 (A minimum of 5 people per trip are needed for trips to proceed, otherwise booked people will be refunded)
Meeting Place: Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre, Whakapapa Village @11.45am
Transport: Own - Personal vehicles - must have a high wheelbase. 4WD vehicles preferred, but a 2WD with high clearance is acceptable. We will encourage carpooling to minimise the number of vehicles and road safety risks.
Cost: $20pp
Postponement date 8th January if the forecast for poor weather. Other criteria for postponement / canceling include Covid alert level increase.
Participants are asked to bring the following:
Water & windproof & warm clothing (clothing will get dirty)
Packed lunch and water
Tramping boots
Sunglasses / sunscreen / sunhat
Gloves and warm hat
Snacks and drinks
Personal first aid kit
Personal medication
Camera (optional)
Please note: The Trip Leader reserves the right to refuse anyone who is insufficiently equipped.
