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Kayak into the night to experience the natural wonder of glowworms as they light up in the dark!
Highlights
- Be mesmerised as thousands of glow worms light up in the dark!
- Expertly guided kayak tour through an ancient canyon
- Enjoy paddling along the tranquil waters of Lake Karapiro and the Pokaiwhenua Stream
- No experience necessary
Join Riverside Adventures Waikato for a magical evening kayaking the calm waters of Lake Karapiro and the Pokaiwhenua Stream.
Starting our paddle from the southern edge of Lake Karapiro, your guide will fill you in on the interesting history of the Horahora village as the sun begins to set.
We will make our way slowly up the Pokaiwhenua Stream and through a canyon hundreds of years old whilst enjoying stunning views of native trees and ferns.
Once darkness falls - the magic begins - as thousands of glowworms come to life, sparkling on either side of you like constellations in the night sky.
Also, check out our Daytime Canyon Kayak Tour
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$89.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$89.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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Dietmar Pracht from Germany wrote on 28 March 2024
Unvergessliches Erlebnis
Dieses naturnahe Erlebnis ist um so viel beeindruckender als die kommerziellen Touren in den berühmten Glowworm caves. Allein die Kajaktour zum Zielort war großartig mit interessanten Erklärungen der sehr netten Tourführer/innen. Grandios dann der Rückweg im Dunkeln durch die Glowworm Schlucht. Hunderte Leuchtpünktchen wie Sterne am Himmel, absolute Stille und leises Dahingleiten. Mein Herz hüpft noch heute vor Freude. Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis!
Hannes Kropp from Germany wrote on 12 January 2024
Tolles Erlebnis!
Schöne Kajaktour mit vielen nützliche Informationen der Umgebung vom Tour guide! Unter anderem zur Historie des Landes, den Bauwerken vor Ort, den Pflanzen + Tieren und sogar Sterne/Sternenbildern. Die Schlucht mit den "Glühwürmchen" war wirklich atemberaubend! Ich kann die Tour nur wärmstens empfehlen!
From Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Waikato
Thanks for coming. Glad you loved the whole tour.
cissys from New Zealand wrote on 30 July 2022
Woah!!
Loved the getting in nature aspect of this tour!. We had Lofty as our guide and we learned alot about the history of the place along where we kayaked. The scenery is jaw dropping and if you love this country, you surely appreciate it more on water. You will need to be confident in your paddling because for a short stint you paddle against the current. Its worth it though....and if you do this tour - you will see what I mean.
From Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Waikato
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the tour. You did well with the stream being a bit faster than normal flow. Well worth it though. 😊
Mandus Verrycken from New Zealand wrote on 13 November 2021
Disappointed
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From Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Waikato
Hi Mandus, I am sorry you feel disappointed with our customer service. This is something we pride ourselves on. Unfortunately when you cancelled one hour prior, you were unable to experience our awesome tour, and as such unable to see our excellent customer service 1st hand. Our guide was at work and ready to take you and your Dad Dries out when he rang. I explained on the phone and emails why we could not offer you a refund. If you do ever wish to come back, we would love to see you. Regards, Sally
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NELE BECKER from Germany wrote on 29 September 2024
Absolut magisch
Der Tag mit Riverside Adventures Waikato war absolut wunderschön. Es war unsere erste Glühwürmchen-Erfahrung und besser hätte sie nicht sein können. Wer ein Fan vom Wasser ist, sollte dies nicht verpassen. Die Glühwürmchen waren so nah am Kayak dran, dass man das Gefühl hatte, man könne nach den Sternen greifen. Auf dem freien Wasser ohne den Glühwürmchen sahen wir dann den klaren Sternenhimmel mit der Milchstraße. Das Team von Riverside Adventures ist super nett und jeder von ihnen hat immer drauf geachtet, dass alle sicher sind und sich wohlfühlen. Fazit: Es war absolut magisch!