WHERE TO PADDLE · ROTORUA KAYAKING TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 rotorua kayaking tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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 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!”
Paddle Lake Rotoiti to lakeside hot pools, enjoy a Kiwi barbecue, then watch sunset and glow-worms on this six-hour Rotorua adventure.
“It was a magical paddle across the lake… the return with sunset was even better. Justin was an amazing guide: cluing us into how to paddle more efficiently along with regaling us with tales of the Maori. We particularly liked the thermal baths. Icing on the cake: glow worms! Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to New Zealand. Highly recommend this activity! Dont miss this, after 2 weeks of amazing adventures this was a highlight!”
Kayak Lake Rotoiti, visit a glowworm cave, hear Māori legends, and relax in Manupirua Thermal Hot Pools for $101.
“Une matinée formidable en famille! Les berges du lac sont magnifiques ! Nous avons beaucoup apprécié également nous baigner dans les piscines d’eau chaudes et découvrir la grottes secrète et ses vers luisants. Inoubliable.”
Paddle Lake Rotoiti by starlight, visit a glowworm cave, soak in hot pools, and enjoy a Kiwi barbecue dinner for $209.
“Thoroughly enjoyed our evening kayak trip with Cian. He was fun, knowledgeable and told us Māori creation stories in a magical glowworm cave. The hot pools were really lovely and dinner was delicious. The weather gods were kind and we had the moon and stars reflecting off the glassy lake on the way home. Can totally recommend 😊”
Kayak across a Rotorua lake at night, enjoy Kiwi snacks, and enter glow-worm caves with a small group and local guides.
“This is probably the best activity I've ever done anywhere, was looked after so well by the team, Sarah took the group I was in and was so exited and knowledgeable about everything and when she didn't know found out. The glowworms are unreal I didn't know how many we would we but there was so many it was amazing. If your on the fence book it you won't regret it”
Walk Waimangu Volcanic Valley, then kayak beneath steaming cliffs on Lake Rotomahana with a small Rotorua group.
“The Waimangu volcanic area is amazing. It was great having a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide to explain about the nature of the area and point out interesting features. Well worth doing, especially if you love nature.”
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