Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

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You can select up to 15 travelers in total.

Adult (8-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15

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2023/24

2 Adults x $145.91

$291.82

Approx Total

$291.82

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English, French
Light refreshments
Kayak and equipment
Professional guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

An additional cost of NZ$40.00 per person does apply to Hotel pickup/drop off.

Overview

Mount Maunganui and Tauranga are the central areas for this kayak tour - it uses double kayaks on the calm sheltered waters of Lake McLaren. The tour operates in the evening due to the visibility of the glow worms.. Relax on the edge of Lake McLaren with refreshments, while watching the swans and ducks go about their evening’s preparations. Let your guide lead you onto calm Lake McLaren at dusk. Gently paddle into the night and discover the magic of the enchanting glow-worm canyon.

Pickup points

Trinity Wharf Tauranga
51 Dive Crescent, , Tauranga, New Zealand, NZ, 3110

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Pickup details

We pick up from any accommodation provider in the Mount Maunganui, Tauranga city center for an additional $40.00 per person (minimum 2 person required). Please get in touch directly with us to arrange this. ... Read more ▼

Meeting points

Meet at Waimarino Adventure Park, and check in for your tour at reception. There is plenty of free parking on site.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required to commence a tour

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No 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.
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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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Fabulous experience on our evening kayak to see gloworms.

Published on Feb, 2025

We are a fantastic time on our evening kayak tour. The gloworms were spectacular. Our guides Leo and Lucy were very informative and looked after us really well. This has been a highlight of our NZ trip.

Happy glow worming

Published on Feb, 2025

Enquiry about the tour going ahead due to adverse weather met with quick positive response. Felt safe, commentary amusing and informative. Didn’t feel rushed . A perfect evening ✔️

A magical experience

Published on Feb, 2025

Amazing guides Ellie and Lucas took us down mill pond still waterway in 2 man kayaks. When we got to the gorge they towed us through so we did even paddle that bit. It was absolutely magical!

Evening glow worm paddle in the Kanu at McLarens Falls Park.

Published on Feb, 2025

It was absolutely magical, paddling in the dark through gorgeous lush bush and seeing the sparkling of the glow worms all around. The 2 guys from Waimarino, one English, the other Scottish, were great, so helpful with our wheelchair woman, very informative and lots of fun. It is easy for people of any ages.

Better Than Any Other Glow Worm Tour

Published on Feb, 2025

An incredible experience not to be missed. I’ve done glow worm tours both in a cave and via this tour in a kayak through the canyon and this one is far and above any cave experience I’ve had. Moonlight kayaking also just cannot be beat! You also get cheese, crackers, fruit, and a beverage at the beginning which makes this tour way more worth the money than any other glow worm tour I’ve done.

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