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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
Available Bookings from 31 Mar to 13 Apr 2026
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- Per person$89.40 Less than 6 at this price!
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Magical experience
Alex F from
NZ
Awesome tour to see nature at night
Iju Chen from
United States
Awesome tour to see nature at night
Iju Chen from
United States
Awesome tour to see nature at night
Iju Chen from
United States
The magical Glow worms that aren’t worms!
Jenny Bissex-Carter from
United Kingdom
The magical Glow worms that aren’t worms!
Jenny Bissex-Carter from
United Kingdom
Tolles Erlebnis!
Hannes Kropp from
Germany
Exceptional and informative tour
Tahlia Timms from
Australia
Exceptional and informative tour
Tahlia Timms from
Australia
Exceptional and informative tour
Tahlia Timms from
Australia
oh so lovely!
ericn8 from
United States
Surreal
Priyanka from
NZ
Surreal
Priyanka from
NZ
A great evening!
jamesm17 from
United Kingdom
Amazing!
janakaw from
Australia
Amazing!
janakaw from
Australia
Paddle & Stars
G_LAMAYO from
NZ
Awesome glow worm tour
michellem55 from
Australia
Awesome glow worm tour
michellem55 from
Australia
Glow-worm Treat
rachelm24 from
NZ
Glow-worm Treat
rachelm24 from
NZ
Glow-worm Treat
rachelm24 from
NZ
Worth every cents!
Dhrumil RIBADIYA from
NZ
Worth every cents!
Dhrumil RIBADIYA from
NZ
One of a kind
jwl from
NZ
An evening to be remembered
Peter Whitwell from
NZ
An evening to be remembered
Peter Whitwell from
NZ
An evening to be remembered
Peter Whitwell from
NZ
Wonderful
MarcLester Comia from
NZ
Awesome Tour
Mia from
NZ
Definitely a 5 Star Experience
Jessica Harris from
NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Florian Onde from France wrote on 26 February 2024
Expérience unique et géniale !
Une expérience inoubliable lors de notre voyage en nouvelle Zélande. Nous ne sommes pas prêt d’oublier ces moments avec les vers luisants ! Merci
From Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Waikato
You're so welcome! Thanks for coming along
mariop1 from Canada wrote on 05 March 2026
Just Amazing!
What a wonderful experience. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Neil was a fantastic guide and the treats half-way through our journey were most unexpected and appreciated!
From Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Waikato
Thank you so much for your lovely message! We’re really glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I’ll be sure to pass your kind feedback on to Neil, he’ll be thrilled to hear it. We’re also pleased the halfway treats were a nice surprise! Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to see you back out on the water again sometime.
jaeyoungl3 from South Korea wrote on 12 March 2026
Refund Recommendation for Kayaking Activity
Subject: Refund Recommendation for Kayaking Activity We were advised by the activity coordinator that, due to safety concerns, it would be best to proceed with a refund for the kayaking activity. The coordinator will also be contacting you directly regarding the refund. However, we are sending this email as well to reconfirm and ensure the refund process is arranged smoothly. Please let us know if you need any further information from our side. Thank you for your understanding. Kind regards, [JAEYOUNG LEE] Email: gkahd9001@gmail.com
Natalie from Switzerland wrote on 13 March 2026
Amazing experience 😍
Absolutely beautiful kayak tour with an amazing view of the glow worms in the canyon. One of my favorite activities so far in New Zealand!
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laetitiak from France wrote on 24 March 2025
Incroyable expérience
Une virée magique avec un excellent guide, départ avec la lumière du coucher du soleil et retour dans la nuit sous des étoiles de vers luisants, merci pour cet incroyable moment !