Auckland's SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is a renowned marine conservation and education facility in New Zealand.

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Founded in 1985 by New Zealand marine archaeologist and diver Kelly Tarlton, the aquarium was built in an abandoned sewage tank and pioneered the use of a curved plexiglass tunnel to make visitors feel as if they were in the underwater world.

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The aquarium has 30 exhibition areas displaying more than 80 species of marine life, including sharks, penguins, turtles, stingrays and seahorses.

Black Water Rafting is a unique adventure activity in the Waitomo region of New Zealand's North Island. It combines cave exploration with underground river rafting, allowing participants to experience excitement and wonder in a mysterious underground world.

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Activity Features:

• Cave exploration: Led by a professional guide, participants will travel through deep stalactite caves and experience the wonders of nature.

• Underground River Rafting: Sit on a rubber ring and float along the underground river to admire the star-like fireflies on the top of the cave.

• Diverse Routes: Choose adventure routes of different difficulty and duration according to your personal preferences and physical fitness, from easy rafting to difficult itineraries that include challenges such as rappelling and climbing waterfalls.

Ruakuri Cave is located in the Waitomo region of New Zealand's North Island and is one of the most legendary underground caves in the region.

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According to Maori legend, the cave was discovered by a young Maori hunter about 400 to 500 years ago. Visitors can enter the cave along a spectacular spiral passage and admire the soft, wrinkled limestone structure and crystal-like stalactites.

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This is New Zealand's longest underground walking route, perfect for adventure lovers.