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Glow Worm Kayak Tour
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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in:
English
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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.
What's Included
All equipment provided, no experience required, perfect for all ages (5+ yrs)
Incredible Glow Worms experienced by kayak
A Sunset/Dusk/Night Adventure with Star Gazing (if clear skies)
Pick-up & drop-off transfers from Rotorua Information Centre included: 1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua
Experience our Taiao Adventures values, connection, contribution, thoughtfulness to the environment
Small group tours with exclusive lake access (1 guide per 8 kayakers)
Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout
(multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:
We recommend that you arrive at least 10 mins prior to the meeting time at the Rotorua Information Centre. Once you meet your guide, you can forget about time altogether!
What to expect
Meet your Taiao Adventures guide at the Rotorua Information Centre to start your night. No previous experience is needed and first-time kayakers are very welcome. We’ll take care of the gear, transport and safety briefing before getting you out on the water.
As daylight fades, paddle along the lake edge with your guide and watch the surroundings change as darkness settles in. Small groups and a relaxed pace give you time to slow down, take it all in and enjoy just how peaceful it is out there at night.
Then come the glow worms. Follow your guide to pockets of thousands of glow worms shining in their natural habitat, before settling in at the main viewing area beneath a canopy of tiny lights. There’s no rushing through. You’ll have time to sit quietly, let your eyes adjust and take in the glow while your guide shares stories and knowledge about what you’re seeing.
On clear nights, the experience continues on the paddle back with incredible stars overhead and the Milky Way stretching across the sky.
After approximately 90 minutes on the water, we’ll return to shore and transport you back to the Rotorua Information Centre.
As daylight fades, paddle along the lake edge with your guide and watch the surroundings change as darkness settles in. Small groups and a relaxed pace give you time to slow down, take it all in and enjoy just how peaceful it is out there at night.
Then come the glow worms. Follow your guide to pockets of thousands of glow worms shining in their natural habitat, before settling in at the main viewing area beneath a canopy of tiny lights. There’s no rushing through. You’ll have time to sit quietly, let your eyes adjust and take in the glow while your guide shares stories and knowledge about what you’re seeing.
On clear nights, the experience continues on the paddle back with incredible stars overhead and the Milky Way stretching across the sky.
After approximately 90 minutes on the water, we’ll return to shore and transport you back to the Rotorua Information Centre.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult - A minimum supervision ratio of one (1) adult to one (1) child under the age of 16 is required at all times.
- 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.
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- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult - A minimum supervision ratio of one (1) adult to one (1) child under the age of 16 is required at all times.
- 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)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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