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Evening Kayak Tour to Hot Pools with Kiwi BBQ Dinner

Departs Rotorua

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Overview

Highlights

Sunset paddle across the beautiful Lake Rotoiti
Visit to Manupirua Springs Hot Pools and a hidden glow warm cave
Delicious Kiwi BBQ dinner

Embark on an evening kayak tour of Lake Rotoiti, soaking in the rugged mountain ranges and tranquil forest. Take a break at the Manupirua Springs Hot Pools for a relaxing soak as your guide cooks a traditional Kiwi BBQ dinner. The tour finishes with a sunset paddle to a hidden glow warm cave.

What's Included?

Complimentary transport from central Rotorua accomodation
Guided evening kayak tour
All required equipment
Manupirua Springs Hot Pools entry
BBQ dinner

Treat yourself to an evening kayak tour of Lake Rotoiti, filled with scenic views, historic commentary and photo opportunities. Heading off with a knowledgable guide, you will make your way to the spectacular Manupirua Springs Hot Pools, only accessible by boat. During the paddle your guide will tell you some of the history of the area and local Maori legends. Situated on the lake edge, you will enjoy plenty of time to relax in the six mineral hot pools of varying temperatures while your guide cooks a traditional BBQ dinner. After refuelling and perhaps taking a dip in the lake, you will jump back in the kayak for a picturesque sunset paddle back to base, including a visit to a hidden glow worm cave.

Session Length

This experience is 6 - 6½ hours in duration (around seven hours including transfers)
Paddling time is around one hour each way
Available from November to April only

Important Information

Guidelines

Only available November to April
Participants need to be physically active as the trip requires around one hour of paddling each way
Children can be taken with an adult in a double kayak but with younger children the adult needs to be capable of paddling a double kayak without assistance
Recommended maximum weight limit of 125kg

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:

A minimum of 24 hours notice of any cancellation is required to avoid any cancellation fees being charged
Cancellations within 24 hours of departure or no shows will be charged 100% cancellation fee

Numbers on the Day

A minimum of six people are required before the trip will go ahead. The tour runs with a maximum of 16 people.

Weather

The provider reserves the right to cancel or amend any trip due to safety issues, weather, river or road conditions or insufficient numbers.

Dress Code

Bring a swimsuit, shorts and a towel.

Location

This experience departs from their head office at Rotorua Airport or complimentary transfers are available from central Rotorua accommodation half an hour before the trip.