WHERE TO PADDLE · NIGHT KAYAK TOURS IN NEW ZEALAND
Flat water, swell, tide and daylight all change what a paddle is worth. These 7 night kayak tours in New Zealand are compared on all four, with prices.
Paddle Lake Karapiro at dusk, then drift through the Pokaiwhenua Stream beneath thousands of glowworms and stars.
“To see the glowworms, I tried the Waitomo tour, with the caves. I much preferred seeing them through this kayak tour. We go up the river before nightfall, on the way, we meet wild geese and the guide tells us a little about the history of the Read more”
Kayak Lake Okareka at dusk, then enter glow-worm caves beneath the stars on this beginner-friendly Rotorua night tour.
“It was so worth it! One if the greatest things I've ever done! 100% recommended :)”
Review of Rotorua’s Glow Worm Kayak Tour, with practical tips on gear, caves, stargazing, price, weather, and who should book.
“The girl guide was v informative and caring. We’ve got to see a lot of glowworms closely inside caves. The lake is calm and the sky is really starry and beautiful”
Paddle Lake McLaren at sunset, then see glowing worms beneath Tauranga’s cliffs on this guided evening kayak tour.
“It was a wonderful experience, we had a small group , and our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. It was a beautiful evening.”
Paddle Auckland’s dark coastal waters as bioluminescent plankton glow beneath the stars on this guided small-group kayak tour.
“Really enjoyed the evening, Paul and Conrad were knowledgeable and were keen for us to find the bioluminescence.”
Paddle Auckland’s Long Bay at night and watch bioluminescent plankton sparkle, with friendly guides, safe kayaks, and a small group setting.
“Awesome experience with the bioluminescsnt water, great team and super easy to kayak, no need for skill.”
Paddle Lake Rotoiti at sunset, soak in hot springs, spot glowworms, enjoy a BBQ, and return to Rotorua with gear and transport included.
“We had an amazing day kayaking to the hot pools, delicious dinner, glow worm caves, and night kayaking under the stars. Highly recommend!”
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