If you’re looking for truly extraordinary New Zealand experience then look no further than the incredible Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour.
This one of a kind tour combines the pleasure of kayaking with the experience of seeing millions of dazzling glowworms glisten all around you.
Your incredible journey begins when we transport you from the Waimarino Adventure Park to the launch site on the tranquil waters of Lake McLaren.
Watch the ducks, swans and other birdlife as you enjoy wine from the award winning Mills Reef winery, delicate New Zealand cheeses and refreshments.
Our knowledgeable guides will provide a safety briefing and help you get acquainted with your kayak. No experience is required.
Feel the anticipation build as you launch your kayak into the picturesque lake at dusk and paddle to the mysterious glow worm canyon.
Enter the narrow, high-sided canyon and marvel at the constellations of glow worms all around you.
Kayaking in the dark allows you to see the glow worms at their full effect. Your professional guides will be with you every step of the way and you’ll also get to enjoy fascinating & informative commentary about the life cycle and peculiarities of the New Zealand fungus gnat (glow worms).
Join us for a spectacular journey and a memorable adventure that’s simply not to be missed.
Duration: Approximately 1-1½ hour kayaking. Total tour duration: 3-3½ hour tour.
Location: Tours depart from Waimarino Adventure Park, 36 Taniwha Place, Bethlehem, Tauranga 3176
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Had a great time on the relaxing but incredible trip. Jono was a great tour guide who brought science, myths and humor to the trip. It was a great way to meet other awesome people and support our incredible NZ industry. Thanks heaps!
We as a family thoroughly enjoyed this experience Fantastic tour guides, Jack and Emma,well done!
Thank you Josh, Daniel and Marko you were awesome. Very informative.
I took my partner as a suprise for our date night and we loved it! The tour guide was super friendly and the group we went with were heaps of fun! You couldn't get to these glow worms by foot its a different area to the walking track. Were pretty sure we even heard a Tui and a Kiwi, the glow worms were beautiful 😍 Very impressed. Definitely worth supporting your local. A+
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katies1 from New Zealand wrote on 01 March 2021
awesome intimate tour
Josh and Dan were such amazing hosts for our small group tour. Because there were so few of us, we had a great time having more in-depth chats and getting to know each other. The kayaking was smooth and we always felt safe. The glow worms were great and the beautiful stories on the Maori mythology were awesome to hear. Definitely do this!
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