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If you’re looking for truly extraordinary New Zealand experience then look no further than the incredible Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour.
If you’re looking for truly extraordinary New Zealand experience then look no further than the incredible Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour.
Highlights
- Watch the ducks, swans and other birdlife as you enjoy delicious New Zealand cheeses and refreshments
- 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
- Informative commentary about the life cycle and peculiarities of the New Zealand glow worms
This one of a kind tour combines the pleasure of kayaking with the experience of seeing millions of dazzling glowworms glisten all around you.
Watch the ducks, swans and other birdlife as you enjoy delicious 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.
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Per Person$150.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Per Person$150.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per Person$150.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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Authenticated Reviews
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From Waimarino Kayak Tours - Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Hi Steffi. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed our Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour! It is definitely an incredibly scenic tour and we think it is very unique to be able to kayak in the dark, and see glow worms at the same time! Thank you for your lovely feedback.
Sara M. Graves from United States wrote on 23 January 2026
Excellent tour
It was a great tour and the glow worms are incredible. I only wish I knew the shuttle service to accommodation was available before I booked, and I wish the address was available before I booked. I biked there from my hostel, and saw there was a shuttle going back to town. It was raining by the time the tour was over so I asked for a ride, but the driver said no because it had to be pre booked. So if you don’t have a car just be aware of that!
Hugues Jacquemin from France wrote on 11 January 2026
Connected to NZ beaty !
We realy enjoy our Glow worms tour to Waimarino because of the environemental respect and the sens of humour of our two guides (Tom & Tyron). Because of the beauty of the landscape, sunset, végétation and of course the Glow worms! Very authentic, enthousiastic, beatiful and peaceful excursion... We definitly recomanded it :)
Lisa Evans from New Zealand wrote on 31 December 2024
Epic Experience
Absolutely EPIC EXPERIENCE, I did the evening glowworm experience with my son and we both enjoyed the sights the folk tales and the story behind the glowing, our guides Ellie/Fin/Lucas were absoluetly amazing I cant wait to do it again with the whole family.
From Waimarino Kayak Tours - Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Thank you for your amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your son had an epic experience with the evening glowworm tour. It’s great that you enjoyed the sights, folk tales, and the story behind the glowing, and we're so glad Ellie, Fynn, and Lucas made the experience even more memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you and your whole family for another unforgettable adventure!
Annesophie Lelaidier from France wrote on 25 April 2024
Nice but short
The tour was nice, the team is nice but the canyon with the glowworms is small. They take you for a round trip in it. it’s very nice to see because there are a lot of them and the guides give explanations. It's not worth the 210 but for 80 its ok.
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Steffi from Austria wrote on 12 March 2017
Tolle Erfahrung
Sehr schöne Tour, die Ruhe des Sees und du vielen Vögel in der Dämmerung. Die Glowworms sitzen in einem Canon und waren besonders hell und zahlreich, wunderschön! Kajaken im Dunkeln ist auch nicht alltäglich! Super Tour an einen Regentag! Im Kajak stört es nicht da man super ausgestattet wird mit Jacken und Spritzdecke und der See ist ruhig. Originalpreis meiner Meinung nach aber zu hoch.