Take in the beauty & unique history of Horahora while you paddle up the serene Pokaiwhenua Stream!

Take in the beauty & unique history of Horahora while you paddle up the serene Pokaiwhenua Stream!

Highlights

  • Family friendly adventure
  • Set your eyes on spectacular canyons carved out by water over hundreds of years ago
  • Learn about Horahora's unique history
  • Surround yourself with trees and birdsong

Looking for a serene adventure?

Take your friends and family on a guided tour and set eyes on beautiful nature & learn about Horahoras’ rich history.

We’ll start this tour at our base on Horahora Road, slowly make our way along the southern edge of Lake Karāpiro, then over the submerged village and power station that produced electricity for the early Waihi goldfields.

Enjoy the beautiful ferns and trees draped over you while birds sing and feast your eyes on the amazing canyon carved out by water over hundreds of years. This tour is nothing short of spectacular.

Also, check out our Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Per person $119.00

What's included

  • We provide you with over pants, splash jackets and wet shoes
  • Kayaks & gear
  • Secure storage facilities where you can leave any additional belongings
  • Changing Facility

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • 362 Horahora Road
  • Waikato 3484
  • New Zealand

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 5
  • Minimum 4 passengers are required for booking this experience and to confirm tour departure.

    Advertised weight limit for kayaking is 120kg.

    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

  • If weather conditions are adverse and we need to reschedule your tour, we will work with you to arrange a new date that suits.

    Please Note: Minimum 4 passengers are required for booking this experience and to confirm tour departure. Single bookings will be waitlisted to be confirmed.

    Advertised weight limit for kayaking is 120kg.

    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 from25 Jul to 7 Aug 2026

All prices are shown inNZD ($)

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  • Per person$90.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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alexb44 from New Zealand wrote on 20 January 2026

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Did this activity with my son and we had an awesome time kayaking through the canyon. Our guide was helpful and informative. Don’t forget insect repellent

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Thanks so much for your review! We’re so glad to hear you and your son had an awesome time kayaking through the canyon, such a great experience to share together. It’s also great to know our guide made the trip informative and enjoyable. And yes, great tip on the insect repellent!

Tara from Australia wrote on 07 July 2025

Excellent!

Great day on the river. Our guide was highly knowledgeable and shared a lot about the history of the region and plants and animals. Went with our two boys (7 and 9 yo) and they rated it 10/10.

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Marion Waerea from New Zealand wrote on 22 May 2025

Feel the Calm

Was a beautiful still day. Water was like a mirror. Canyon was the wow factor, lovely scenery Our guide Mac was lovely and friendly. Would love to bring my grand daughters through when they're back for holidays.

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cjx1 from New Zealand wrote on 05 January 2025

Nice view

Amazing experience in the Canyon. The view is so worth it. Nice guide and they provide water resistance bag and clothes. The whole tour took around three hours. It is nice and chill suitable for all ages. There only one thing that I feel could be better is our kayak doesn’t have the back seat, my lower back is kind of sore after the tour. Don’t forget to ask staff providing the back seat for your one.

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tao LI from Sweden wrote on 02 December 2024

Excellent experience

Very exciting and unique experience. The tour guides were very nice and friendly. They delayed our departure time after we drove to the wrong address.

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