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Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - 3 Hours

For 1 person
3 hours
Instant book
WMR009

Highlights

  • Guided evening kayak tour
  • Magical view of the glowworms
  • A truly unique experience

This will be an evening to remember, paddling across Lake McLaren to explore this unique glowworm canyon. This tour include a full “Te Reka O Te Whenua- the Taste of the Land” taste test with all locally sourced flavors.

What's included?

  • Kayak hire and safety equipment
  • Friendly and experienced guide
  • Locally produced refreshments
  • Transfers to and from the launch site

As the evening unfolds, begin your journey with a short scenic drive through rolling countryside, you’ll arrive at the breath taking Lake McLaren. Here, you’ll be welcomed with “Te Reka O Te Whenua- the Taste of the Land” a curated tasting session featuring flavours unique to Aotearoa. Savour the flavours of New Zealand Cheeses, sweet RewaRewa honey, and other artisanal delights, perfectly paired with locally brewed kombucha. In the cooler months, sip on warm, spiced 0% mulled wine to keep you warm.

As the sun starts to set, your guides will lead you onto the calm lake, where the journey into the heart of Aotearoa’s natural beauty begins. Glide gently through still waters towards the Mangapapa Canyon a hidden part of the lake where thousands of Glowworms illuminate the area. Your guide will also share the fascinating science behind these bioluminescent wonders.

Upon your return, paddle under the star filled sky, hear the whispers of the land through M?ori legends, and listen to stories of the night sky This is an experience of nature’s finest luxuries: pristine waters, cultural stories, and a starlit sky reflected in the stillness below.

Complementary transport is provided to and from Waimarino Adventure Park to the tour launch site. We can provide you with transport from your accommodation for an additional cost of $45pp. (Mount Maunganui & Tauranga central only, minimum 2 people required). This option can be added to your tour upon booking. This kayak tour can operate in almost all weather conditions. Please read our tour Terms & Conditions & contact Waimarino Kayak Tours if in doubt. Minimum 2 clients required for all Kayak Tours Our premium rate applies for all bookings between 26th December – 31st January.

Important information

This experience is available every evening and is approximately 3.5hrs in duration.

Minimum age 8 years.

  • A moderate level of fitness is required
  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

A minimum of two people are required for this experience to proceed. There can be up to 40 people on this tour.

In the event or rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider.

Warm, comfortable clothing and footwear is required; no denim.

This experience departs from Bethlehem, Tauranga.

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Overpriced paddle to see a few glow worms

djrob919 8 October 2017

Being by myself (72 yo), I was paired with a six year old girl whose mother was told would be paired with a guide. However I went along with the pairing and was ok with the paddling to site, but then a looonnnng wait to go in area of glow worms due to another canoe excursion being there there ahead of us. Then on way back across the lake, two guides (after shouting unintellibble instructions) and the young paddlers took off like scolded cats and I lost sight of them several times. I looked around but couldn't see other guide or remaining tourist canoe. I grounded the canoe a couple of times on low parts of the lake, almost ran into a fallen tree in lake, finally spied some lights and headed towards them. By this time, my wee companion was wet, missing her Mum, and getting coder by the minute. After we were hauled in about 9 pm, she was upset, wet from the steady rain and in quite tearful. Dad was already back in the bus with his son. On arriving back at this site, there are no loo facilities, nor when we got back from the returning bus trip were there any facilities. Just a thanks guys, there are your cars. Just as well it was a gift to me, otherwise I would be REALLY upset.

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