Waitomo Caves Zipline Park · 24 Te Anga Road, Waitomo
Waitomo Caves Zipline Park runs a 2-hour guided course of ten ziplines, about 1 km in all, through native trees and over the limestone hills. Pick it to see the country above the caves you came for, and to finish on a 280 m line at up to 80 km/h.
This one stays above ground. The park is at 24 Te Anga Road, Waitomo, and the course has 10 ziplines, about 1 km in all, that get longer and higher as you go. You start low among native trees to build confidence, work up to the Waitomo Lookout Point for the views, and finish on a 280 m line where riders reach up to 80 km/h.
It takes about 2 hours. Your guide fits you with your own zipline gear and teaches you to clip on and off at each station yourself, which guests love. Along the way you hear about local geology and Māori history. The guide, the gear, park entry and all 10 rides are included. Start times change by date, so check availability on the booking page to see them.
It runs in sun or rain, and there is some uphill walking on uneven ground between lines. Bring weather-ready clothing and closed-toe shoes. Per the listing, it does not suit children under 7, people over 118 kg or people with mobility impairments. Our tip: pair it with a cave on the same day. The Glowworm Cave tour takes 45 minutes.
At 24 Te Anga Road, Waitomo. Your guide fits your harness and gear.
Short lines through native bush while you learn to clip yourself on and off.
The lines stretch out over the limestone country, with short uphill walks between them.
Views over the region from the high point of the course.
The last and longest line, at up to 80 km/h, back toward the start.
★★★★★I went on this activity with my 28 year old daughter and we had an exhilarating 2 hours. It was a first time experience for us but the professionalism/expertise of our guide, Rob, quickly allayed any nervousness. The structure of the course from short ziplines to progressively longer ones prepared us well for the culminating flat-out 'drag-race' of the last and longest. [...] My daughter and I enjoyed this activity hugely and recommend it unreservedly.
★★★★★Had a brilliant time on the ziplines. Really enjoyable and great that we could build up confidence on the shorter lines first. Views at the top of the hill are amazing! Rob was a great guide too. Would absolutely recommend to anyone in the area!
★★★★★We had an amazing time doing this activity, beautiful landscape and an incredibly well built course which increased in the length as you progress. Amazing walks between some of them and interesting facts about the area. Really friendly instructor who really knows his thing, with so much experience in outdoor adventure and zip lining. Highly recommend this [...]
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About 1 km in all, across 10 ziplines, with a final 280 m line at up to 80 km/h. The activity takes about 2 hours.
Yes. The listing says it takes place in sunny or rainy conditions, so bring weather-appropriate clothing.
It is not suitable for children under 7, people over 118 kg or people with mobility impairments, per the listing.
At 24 Te Anga Road, Waitomo. You meet your guide on site; transport is not included.
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Ten ziplines over Waitomo's limestone country, up to 80 km/h on the last one.
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