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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
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$89.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$89.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$89.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$89.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$89.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$149.00
- Per person$149.00
- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$149.00
- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$89.40 Less than 6 at this price!
Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support
- emergencyLes clients ont adoré l'expérience magique de faire du kayak parmi les vers luisants, la décrivant comme surréaliste et à couper le souffle (35 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyBeaucoup ont loué les guides compétents et amicaux qui ont fourni des histoires captivantes et des informations sur la région et les vers luisants (30 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyL'atmosphère sereine lors du pagayage au crépuscule et le paysage époustouflant ont souvent été soulignés comme un point fort (28 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyLes participants ont apprécié la nature bien organisée de la visite, y compris la fourniture de collations et de boissons chaudes (22 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyL'expérience était adaptée à tous les niveaux de compétence, beaucoup notant que même les débutants se sentaient à l'aise et en sécurité (18 personnes ont dit cela).
- emergencyLa taille réduite des groupes a rendu l'expérience plus intime et spéciale, augmentant le plaisir global (15 personnes ont dit cela).
- star_shineApportez un appareil photo pour des photos époustouflantes.
Habillez-vous chaudement, car il peut faire frais la nuit.
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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
Alex F from New Zealand wrote on 25 January 2026
Magical experience
Brilliant, informative tour hearing about and seeing native plants and wildlife as well as the history of the lake and area. Our guides were highly skilled and engaged, keeping us all entertained and feeling safe during our kayaking experience. The glow worms were incredible and we will be back again and again with more family and friends! Thanks so much to the staff for taking such good care of us all!
Sharon Surawski from Australia wrote on 14 November 2025
Great experience
Great experience
royce yu from Australia wrote on 06 November 2025
Amazing activity
Had to battle my partner on the kayak but we had an amazing time. The talk about what’s happened in around the area and obviously info on the glowworms was very engaging and informative. The kayak back from the little break area (waiting for sunset) was mesmerising, like natures Christmas lights. Would recommend to everyone to do.
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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 !