Glow Worm Kayak Tour

EVERY EVENING

from $169 per adult (13 years and over)

from $80 per child (5 years to 12 years)

The Paddle Board Rotorua and Kayak Rotorua Glow Worm Kayaking Tour in Rotorua is simply a must do tour in New Zealand. The tours are owned and operated by Nev Wilson a passionate Rotorua local kayaker and his expert team of kayaking guides. The Glow Worm Kayak Tour leads you along the shorelines of a beautiful lake during sunset/dusk en-route to a small cavern home to a constellation of glow worms. Once it becomes dark you enter the cavern to be surrounded by a galaxy of glow worms. The action doesn’t stop there however as on your paddle home you will be guided to a series of another 3 small cave locations (weather dependent) before gazing at the stars if the sky as clear and making your way back to the beach you started from. Customers often describe this tour as a once in a lifetime experience.

Highlights

  • Sunset/Dusk/Night Kayaking

  • Incredible Glow Worm Caverns

  • Experienced Guides

  • Night kayaking

  • A series of small Glow Worm Caves (Weather dependent)

Description

The Rotorua Glow Worm Kayaking Tour is simply one of the best experiences to do in Rotorua. 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 shorelines of Lake Okareka. Upon arrival you will gear-up and prepare for an epic night out with all activity equipment provided. Following the introductions you will gear-up and prepare for an epic night out with all necessary kayaking equipment provided. Your guide will then run through safety and basic kayak instruction before you take the helm on the water. Explore the shoreline and embrace the weather conditions of the evening as you follow your guide around the lake edge as night sets in. Once its 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 experience.

This tour is one of the most unique and magical ways to see New Zealand’s glow worms. Local to Rotorua this experience is a must do and is a great way to see glow worms while enjoying the many other amazing sites within the Rotorua Lakes District. Book this amazing glow worm tour NOW. Due to popularity we recommend booking in advance as on-the-day bookings sometimes miss-out.

More Information

  • NO EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

  • KAYAKING IS GENERALLY AN EASY ACTIVITY FOR MOST

  • WE HAVE AN APPROVED NAVIGATION SAFETY LICENSE FOR OUR OPERATIONS

  • WE PROVIDE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

  • THE PADDLE DISTANCE IS NOT FAR AND ONLY REQUIRES LOW LEVELS FITNESS

  • PERFECT FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN OVER 5 YEARS OLD

This is one of our top selling tours. A perfect all year round activity and a great way to be adventurous on a rainy day.

Allow 2.5-3 hours for the round trip experience from Rotorua. We will do our best to get in touch well in advance if the weather looks bad, unfortunately sometimes mother nature wins. If our regulations allow us to operate then we will operate. A weight limit of 105kg applies. There is an age limit for this tour. The minimum age is 5 years old. 5-17 year old persons must be supervised by a responsible adult (18 or over).