Take a look at one of New Zealands stunning sites for caving.
Even for beginners and this one for free.
With amazing pools and natural counterflow for endless swimming in cold crystal clear mountain river water (exhausting).
Let´s take a trip into the mountain.
See the entrance to the underworld? No movies here. Real business.
Get prepared watch the water level, put on your headlight, leave your wallet in the car, not too fancy clothing and a waterproof camera and most important you better don´t go alone.
The adventure start in shallow waters, enjoy the last sunbeams in crystal clear waters.
No hungry eels around here? No mermaid..... doublecheck..... Pity.
Water chilly? Check!
Check the water level for a save trip, last opportunity.
Don´t get it wrong, you are walking through these underworld rivers in complete darkness, an experience for itself.
Did you ever see New Zealand Eel eat 200gr. Steak like nothing? No? Do you like to?
The underground junction, experience is what you dont have when you need it.
Stay alert, you could miss the first sunlight.
Morning has broken.
Your eyes are useful again and its worth using them.
Feeling genuinely like Gollum once in a lifetime.