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Surrounded by incredible Glow Worms on Kayak Tour in Rotorua
Kayaking while immersed by nature, a must do experience
The perfect evening activity for couples, families, solo travellers, and adventures alike!
Must do glow worm experience in New Zealand, our intimate settings get up close and personal with the glow worms
Stargaze as you kayak along the lake

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

By Taiao Adventures
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$169 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Come and explore the Rotorua Lakes on a truly unique and magical kayaking experience. This amazing evening adventure takes you along the lake shorelines in a guided scenic kayak tour as you discover small caverns home to a galaxy of glow worms. One of New Zealand's premium glow worm experiences this tour is designed to create a magical and special trip for every customer. Groups are limited in numbers to each of our personal and expert guides ensuring your adventure is the very best it can be. Our authentic, eco-friendly outdoor tours are led by grassroots leadership. We are an activity provider who strives daily to lead by example creating strong connections, positive contribution, and thoughtfulness to the environments we explore.

Activity location

  • Rotorua isite Visitor Information Centre
    • 1167 Fenton Street
    • 3010, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Rotorua isite Visitor Information Centre
    • 1167 Fenton Street
    • 3010, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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Glow Worm Kayaking Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Glow Worm Kayaking Tour
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:40 pm
Price details
NZ$169.00 x 1 AdultNZ$169.00
Total
Price is NZ$169.00
Until Fri, 13 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll equipment provided, no experience required, perfect for all ages (5+ yrs)
  • What's includedWhat's includedOnly 15 minutes from Rotorua with pick-up & drop-off transfers included
  • What's includedWhat's includedIncredible Glow Worms experienced by kayak
  • What's includedWhat's includedA Sunset/Dusk/Night Adventure with Star Gazing (if clear skies)
  • What's includedWhat's includedExperience our Taiao Adventures values, connection, contribution, thoughtfulness to the environment
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall group tours with exclusive lake access (1 guide per 8 kayakers)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • What to bring:
  • For kayaking in summer (November - February) we recommend wearing light-weight clothing. Shorts/pants/leggings for your bottom half and at least two layers for your top half. Water friendly shoes are recommended, but are provided free of charge if needed.
  • For Kayaking outside of summer (March - October) please wear warm clothing (thermal if possible). Pants/leggings for your bottom half and a minimum of three layers for your top half (which are preferably thermal, fleece, or wool). Please also bring a warm hat and gloves. During our coolest months you will be provided a wetsuit to wear over your clothes. Water friendly shoes are recommended, but are provided free of charge if needed.
  • You are welcome to bring a towel and change of clothes for after your experience (it is not often someone gets wet enough to require these items)

Activity itinerary

Your friendly guide will pick you up and shuttle you from Rotorua, past the iconic Redwood forest as you make your way to our base on the lake shorelines. Upon arrival you will gear-up and prepare for an epic night out with all activity equipment provided. Your guide will then run through safety and basic kayak instruction before you take the helm on the water. You will then begin exploring the shoreline and embracing the last light of the evening as you follow your guide around the lake edge. Once it’s dark, discover your adventurous side as your guide leads you inside small hidden caves home to galaxies of glow worms. Take ample time to enjoy the magical moments inside the caves before returning along your course in the dark. If it is a clear night the magic continues as the stars come out and the cloudy appearance of the milky-way fills the sky. Upon returning to the base you will feel like you have been in another world for the past few hours and will likely have made some new friends through the wonder of this shared experience.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRotorua isite Visitor Information Centre
    • 1167 Fenton Street
    • 3010, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERotorua isite Visitor Information Centre
    • 1167 Fenton Street
    • 3010, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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