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Waitomo's most concentrated action includes abseils (often in waterfalls), rock climbs, unique limestone formations and get up close to glowworms while exploring this fantastic cave system.
Highlights
- Waitomo’s most intense action adventure
- A 30 metre abseil to enter the cave system plus two phenomenal waterfall abseils
- Rock climbing challenges
- Beautiful delicate cave formations and Glow worm display
- Two guides, max 10 clients
- Free personalised photos
- Great winter trip - cave never floods
Are you up for Waitomo's most intense Action Adventure?
Haggas Honking Holes is fast-paced and packed with excitement and adventure.
This caving expedition packs a lot into only four hours - you'll encounter abseils (often in waterfalls), rock climbs, unique limestone formations and get up close to glowworms while exploring this fantastic cave system.
No prior experience is necessary. Participants should, however, be moderately fit and brave.
There's no swimming required but you're definitely going to get wet! This is a great winter trip, the cave never floods!
Waitomo Adventures are a consistent Certificate of Excellence Winner with Trip Advisor and are ranked the number 1 attraction in the area with a 5-star rating - Come and see for yourself why this is a must-do attraction in an experience that will remain with you forever
Photography: FREE photos are provided to clients via the internet. No client photography equipment is permitted.
Location:1227 Waitomo Valley Road, Waitomo
Fitness Test:If the guide(s) on the day have any doubt about a client’s fitness they may ask them to prove it by completing a fitness-test. One quick and simple test we may use is “to step up and down a 20 cm (8 inches) step not less than 45 times in 60 seconds”. We strongly recommend clients complete this test before they book their activity and before they travel to Waitomo. Clients may also be requested to submit to breath-testing for alcohol or other drugs. Where appropriate, guides may at their sole discretion cancel a departure or remove an unsuitable client from a departing trip for any safety-related reason.
Pregnancy: 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.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Per Person$325.00
- Per Person$315.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$260.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$315.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$315.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$260.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Alexis BOSCHET from France wrote on 10 June 2018
Parfait
Une expérience au top. Des instructeurs vraiment pro. Une superbe activité que je conseille
Danielle from New Zealand wrote on 02 May 2026
100% recommend!
We are a group of low fitness girls, so in the beginning we were a bit concerned about squeezing into holes, crawling and climbing, etc. However it turned out to be so much fun! There were definitely tougher parts than others but if we did it, you probably would be able to too haha it was character building (in a good way). Nick the owner is so lovely and the staffs made sure we were all comfortable, safe and warm during the cave adventure. It could be a little bit intimidating if you're scared of water, but I really enjoyed it. We spotted a crayfish in the cave as well, which was pretty cool!
From Waitomo Adventures - Haggas Honking Holes
Hey Danielle You guys were aweseome! I'm so glad you could take on the challenge and enjoy this amazing place. Haggas Honking Holes is such a true Kiwi adventure ...just the right mix of challenge and wonder without over-cooking it.. We love this cave. ...and nice that you could say Hi to "Crusty the Crayfish" ...he/she'll have something to talk about to the baby Kura !
darraghm from Ireland wrote on 15 January 2026
Highlight of our trip
We were very lucky to have ended up being the only people on our tour with Luke and it turned out to be one of the big highlights of our time in New Zealand. His experience and knowledge of caving made us feel totally safe and allowed us to enjoy the experience with no worries. He taught us loads about the cave habitat, showed us the glow worms up close, took the time to get photos and made sure we had the best experience possible. We loved the freedom we got to move along the cave while the other person was following. This was a truly unique experience, thanks Luke for making it so memorable!
From Waitomo Adventures - Haggas Honking Holes
Hey Darraghm ! Thanks so much for your generous review - which is much appreciated :) These are boutique adventures and not really for everyone - being more challenging than most adventure offerings in NZ. ...and that's why our groups usually are quite small...we're very happy with that... it means we can really focus on the abilities and interest of the individuals in the group. I agree that Luke is in truth just a great guy - but don't tell him that!
Paul Wciorka from New Zealand wrote on 04 November 2025
Spektakulär
Great Team, very cool cave and perfect adventure. You get also information about the cave, glowworms, and stones. They also show you the important stuff for climbing. I would defenetly recommend it!
From Waitomo Adventures - Haggas Honking Holes
Thanks very much Paul ! We love this Haggas Honking Holes Cave - and are so glad that you could come and enjoy it with us - well done ! :)
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Camille Renaut from France wrote on 25 June 2019
Super expérience !
Super expérience pour une première et en plus qui dit période creuse, dit privilégiés, on était que 2, staff vraiment cool!