Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

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Adult (16-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

Child (5-15) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15

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Lake McLaren Kayak Tour

2 Adults x $93.38

$186.76

Approx Total

$186.76

Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour: Standard tour meeting at Waimarino Adventure Park - no transport included

Lake McLaren with Hotel Pickup

2 Adults x $116.73

$233.46

Approx Total

$233.46

Lake McLaren & Hotel Pickup: Costs Extra

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Full safety briefing with the trip guide
All relevant canoe & kayaking equipment

An additional cost per person does apply to Hotel pickup/drop off: NZ$40.00pp
Gratuities
Food and drinks (some snacks available for purchase at reception)
An additional fee of $40.00pp for pick up does apply to all travelers

Overview

Paddle out to the middle of the wonderfully calm Lake McLaren in a 18 seater canoe if you are from a Cruise Ship, where serenity takes a new name. On days when there is no Cruise Ship in the Port of Tauranga you will be in kayaks

Pickup points

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Asure Harbour View Motel & Waterfront Apartments 1 & 7 Fifth Avenue East, Access From Cnr Devonport Road & 6th Ave, Tauranga, New Zealand, NZ, 3110
Blue Wave Motel 209 Valley Road, , Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, NZ, 3116
City Suites 32 Cameron Road, , Tauranga, New Zealand, NZ, 3110
Domain Motel 41 Monmouth Street & Corner Cameron Road, , Tauranga, New Zealand, NZ, 3110
Durham Court Motor Inn 60 Harington St, , Tauranga, New Zealand, NZ, 3110
Gateway Motor Inn 593 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, NZ, 3116
Harbour City Motor Inn 50 Wharf Street, Tauranga Cbd New Zealand, Tauranga, New Zealand, NZ, 3110
Hotel Armitage And Conference Centre 9 Willow Street, , Tauranga, New Zealand, NZ, 3110
Hotel on Devonport 72 Devonport Road, , Tauranga, New Zealand, NZ, 3110
Quest on Durham 6 Durham Street, , Tauranga, New Zealand, NZ, 3110
Strand Motel 27 The Strand, , Tauranga, New Zealand, NZ, 3110
Tauranga Port
The Tauranga on the Waterfront Motel 1 Second Avenue, , Tauranga, New Zealand, NZ, 3110

Pickup details

IF YOU ARE ON A CRUISE SHIP PLEASE ENSURE YOU BOOK OUR KANU OPTION THAT DEPARTS ON CRUISE SHIP DAYS AND INCLUDES TRANSPORT FROM THE PORT OF TAURANGA. Hotel/Accommodation pick up and drop off is offered for a total additional cost of NZ$40.00pp. Please select the Hotel Pick up option. ... We can pick up from any accommodation provider in the Mount Maunganui and Tauranga city Centre area. Read more ▼

Meeting points

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Itinerary

IF YOU ARE FROM A CRUISE SHIP, THIS TOUR WILL TAKE PLACE IN A 18 SEATER CANOE - NOT IN KAYAKS Enjoy the wonderful calm Lake McLaren where serenity takes a new name. Gently paddle past a multitude of birdlife, literally within paddles' reach. Sheer cliffs break the stark lush native bush as gentle streams enter the lake's edge. Paddle into the stunning Mangapapa canyon with water as deep as the cliffs on the sides, where the native bush appears to touch and form a cave.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour can operate in almost all weather conditions
Please dress appropriately for the weather
Easy pace scenic tour
If Hotel/Accommodation pick up is needed please book the Hotel Pick up option upon checkout.

Free Cancellation

April 30100% refund

May 01No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

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Excellent Canoe Trip on the McLauren River

Published on Feb, 2025

Wonderful, relaxing & informative canoe trip with Leo & Ewan - both of them kept us entertained on this trip - would highly recommend if visiting Tauranga!

A must see event!!

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a kayak trip with a visit to the glow worm cave as well as a visit to the hot springs. The whole experience was unbelievably amazing! I highly recommend this as long as you can paddle a kayak for sustained amounts of time.

Fabulous

Published on Jan, 2025

Fabulous experience. I had a perfect experience kayaking, seeing the gloworms and relaxing in the hot pools. Aaron was an amazing guide and we kayaked past beautiful scenery. The gloworm cave was a highlight. Double kayaks made the experience accessible for everyone snd we did the 10 km adventure easily. If you get the opportunity to take this your - just do it.

Spectacular scenery with a great guide. Amazing!

Published on Nov, 2024

What an amazing experience! Our tour guide Leo really made the experience. He was knowledgeable, friendly and a great guide overall. The scenery was spectacular, and the size of the group is perfect. Would highly recommend!

Lake McLaren on kayaks

Published on Nov, 2024

Easy kayaking on the river. Beatiful scenery, especially in the little canyon. Guide was friendly, helpful, and knowledgable. Definitely worth it :)

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