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Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Waikato

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Kayak into the night to experience the natural wonder of glowworms as they light up in the dark!

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

Per person $149.00

What's included

  • Guided kayak tour
  • Quality kayaks and life jackets
  • We provide overpants, splash jackets & wetshoes

Duration

  • Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • 396 Horahora Road, Piarere.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 8

  • There is a minimum of 4 customers to confirm a trip departure.

    Every single child under 15 is to be accompanied by a capable adult. I.e. If you have 2 children under the age of 15, they will also have to be accompanied by 2 capable adults.

    A moderate level of fitness and will be required to paddle yourselves for approx 1 hour at a time.

    The tour is ran in English and for health and safety all participants must be able to understand English or have a translator with them.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Getting here:

    From Rotorua - Approximately a 1-hour drive.

    From Hamilton - Approximately a 40-min drive.

  • Please Note: Minimum 4 passengers are required for booking this experience and to confirm tour departure.

    Every single child under 15 is to be accompanied by a capable adult.

    I.e. If you have 2 children under the age of 15, they will also have to be accompanied by 2 capable adults.

    Fitness Level and Health & Safety: A moderate level of fitness and will be required to paddle yourselves for approx 1 hour at a time.

    The tour is ran in English and for health and safety all participants must be able to understand English or have a translator with them.

    Cancellations: No refunds will be given to cancellations within 48 hours of the tour.

Available Bookings from 24 Dec to 6 Jan 2025

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  • Per person$149.00

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Awesome tour to see nature at night The magical Glow worms that aren’t worms! Tolles Erlebnis! Exceptional and informative tour oh so lovely!
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Marco Schenk from Germany wrote on 11 December 2024

Unglaublich schön

Super Tourguides, unbeschreibliches Erlebnis!

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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!

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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!

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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!

Tolles Erlebnis!

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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.

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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. 😊

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