Glow Worm Kayaking Experience - NZ Kayaker

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Join NZ Kayaker for an extraordinary journey to New Zealand’s premiere glowworm location.

 

Join NZ Kayaker for an extraordinary journey to New Zealand’s premiere glowworm location!

You’ll start your trip at the beautiful Lake McLaren just after dark, making your way to the secret location as night falls.

A visual wonderland, these spectacular creatures will have you in a trance as they sparkle and shimmer above you.

Marvel at a world of incomparable beauty and unforgettable sights as you cruise this fascinating location.

The Glow Worm Experience is an amazing trip for people of any age or ability level and has fantastic results in any weather conditions.

Suitable for all experience levels - your friendly guide will give you a run down on kayak operation before you head off on your adventure.

A unique and awe-inspiring experience that will be remembered for a lifetime!

 

Price

Per Person: $79

Family: $280 (2 adults + 2 kids)

*Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Departure & Duration: McLarens Falls Bridge. Allow 2.5 - 3 hours

 

Important - Please Note:

  • Customers need to be physically capable of paddling their own kayak. While our tours are designed to be easy, they do require a degree of effort so may not be suitable for people for everyone. Please contact us prior to booking if you have any concerns.
  • Customers need to have a reasonable comprehension of English. For safety reasons we need to insure all participants can understand our instructions.

  • Trips require a minimum of 4 passengers. Single bookings are wait listed to confirm.

  • Communication is key. If you’re running late and do not contact us, if you haven’t responded to emails or phone calls, or if you simply do not follow instructions, we may cancel your trip for the sake of everyone else’s enjoyment.

  • Please be aware that a trip may consist of multiple groups and slots can be in high demand. Once booked we may not be able to change your booking so please choose carefully.

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    Additional Information:

    After purchasing this trip you will be contacted by us to discuss final details. You will be emailed an information sheet which details where we meet, what to bring, and what time.

    Customers will need to provide their own transport and meet their guide at Lake McLaren - a 15 minute drive from Tauranga.

    Due to the variation in sunset times throughout the year, the trip start time varies. The times for each month are:

  • January – 7.30pm
  • February – 7.30pm
  • March 7pm
  • April (1st - daylight saving end) – 6pm
  • May 5pm
  • June – 4.30pm
  • July – 4.30pm
  • August – 5pm
  • September (1st - daylight saving starts) – 5.30pm
  • October – 6.30pm
  • November – 7pm
  • December – 7.30pm
  • Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

    Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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    Jesse from United States wrote on 15 May 2018

    Fantastic Experience -- Highly recommend

    Kayaking to see the glowworms ended up being one of my favorite experiences during out time in New Zealand. It was such a fun and unique was of seeing the glowworms. I loved the small group size. it felt more personal and intimate than the large tourism glowworm caves. When we went, we were the only ones on the water. Our guide was fantastic and really helped to make sure we had a great time.

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    ektaranjank from New Zealand wrote on 03 May 2018

    Fabulous ride

    It was the best birthday gift for my husband. We had this experience for the first time. Our guide was very helpful. I was 35 weeks pregnant. He made sure, I had the safest Kayak and gears. He gave us so much of information on the glow worms. He rowed with my 10-year-old son and my son enjoyed a lot. We received an email explaining every step to be done and he was readily available on phone to solve our queries. Overall an awesome experience.

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    Raltesh Chandra from New Zealand wrote on 29 April 2018

    An amazing adventure

    We had seen glow worms before but we hadn't kayaked at night previously so this was a huge thrill. No experience necessary but it will help if you know how to paddle.

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    Hui Ju Hsieh from Taiwan wrote on 26 April 2018

    Glow Worm Kayaking Experience

    awesome trip and awesome tourist guide! really nice experience:)

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    joanne from Hong Kong wrote on 23 April 2018

    A wonderful experience

    we joined on 2nd April.It was wonderful and exciting. The crew took good care of us even though we had difficulty in moving forward. Recommended for family.

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