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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
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Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergency客户们喜欢在萤火虫中划皮划艇的神奇体验，形容这次经历超现实且令人叹为观止（35人这样说）。
- emergency许多人称赞知识渊博且友好的向导，他们提供了关于该地区和萤火虫的引人入胜的故事和见解（30人这样说）。
- emergency在黄昏时划船的宁静氛围和令人惊叹的风景经常被强调为主要亮点（28人这样说）。
- emergency参与者欣赏这次旅行的组织性，包括提供小吃和热饮（22人这样说）。
- emergency该体验适合所有技能水平，许多人指出即使是初学者也感到舒适和安全（18人这样说）。
- emergency小组规模使体验更加亲密和特别，增强了整体享受（15人这样说）。
- star_shine带上相机拍摄惊艳的照片.
穿暖和点，因为晚上可能会很冷.
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From Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Waikato
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you discovered the tour and enjoyed the kayaking and magical glow worms. It’s great to hear our guide’s knowledge and passion made the experience even more special. Hope to see you again someday!
cengyuel from China wrote on 24 October 2025
非常棒的体验！
会先逆流而上，划到小河上游，像在热带丛林中划皮划艇，两边都是鸟鸣，体验很特别。到达上游后，队长会提供一次能量补充（热饮+小饼干），并为大家讲解介绍这种“萤火虫”。最后就是非常轻松的顺流而下阶段，能看到两旁丛林中的光点，密密麻麻，就像藏在叶片下的星空，特别神奇……即使是第一次划皮划艇也完全能走完全程，冲！
From Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Waikato
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful paddle and the magical glow worms.
tpppppp from China wrote on 27 February 2024
Wonderful trip with countless glowworm!!
不是最大众的waitomo glowworm体验，没有进山洞，但是依然足够惊艳，河道两侧的山体上真的超多萤火虫，可惜没办法拍出来只能自己欣赏了！活动全程不到4小时，大约划船的时间在2-2.5小时，体力要求不高。晚上会挺冷的，教练也会提示需要的话他们会提供额外的防水外套和裤子。防水鞋子也不需要自备。 本kayak爱好者这次真的划爽了！ 中间给了小零食有点太甜了哈哈。
From Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Waikato
Thanks for coming along. Glad you enjoyed your tour.
lenab10 from New Zealand wrote on 23 May 2026
Unforgettable Experience - worth it!
My husband and I booked this kayak tour during our honeymoon vacation in November 2025. We can highly recommend the Kayak Glowworm Tour to everyone! We had a great time paddling along the Waikato river in the evening lights, observing the bird life and hearing stories about the area and the glowworms. The night was very mild and not too cold (though the second layer - as recommended by the guides – was definitely necessary), the mosquitoes stayed away most of the time due to the “homemade mosquito lotion” and the moon was full and bright in all its beauty. But the highlight of the tour were the glowworms that we could see when we were flowing slowly through the old canyon – it was a most magical atmosphere! We just enjoyed the view and the silence. I have not often experienced such a peaceful and harmonious moment. Our expectations were definitely surpassed. The guides were really friendly, helpful and open to all kind of questions. They created a very pleasant atmosphere with their humorous and easy-going nature (including jokes about orcs and elves descending from Tolkien’s fantastic world). So, don’t hesitate and enjoy this unforgettable experience – you will not be disappointed.
Prathamesh Nair from New Zealand wrote on 17 May 2026
100% recommend
Had an amazing time — it was worth every dollar. Our guide was fantastic, and the information and stories she shared were really interesting. We also felt very safe while kayaking. Would 100% recommend!
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qianyu luo from China wrote on 16 December 2025
小众游乐也能有好的体验
应该是新西兰北岛最小众的游乐项目之一了，在小红书上只找到了一篇帖子，很幸运我刷到了那篇帖子，于是决定前来报名。这是一次非常棒的体验！不仅体验了皮划艇的乐趣，还亲眼近距离观看了萤火虫。在夜幕降临后，依靠在皮划艇上顺流而下欣赏美丽的萤火虫，如同置身于梦中，让人舍不得离开。另外我们的领队也非常博闻强识且有趣（很抱歉我忘记了你的名字教授！），是一位真正的研究员，一边做研究一边做户外运动的领队。能感觉到他真心热爱这个活动，所以我们在他的带领下也获得了非常好的游玩体验。