Twilight Kayak Glow worm Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Twilight Kayak Glow worm Tour

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: New Zealand, Waikato, Rotorua
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Rotorua
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This is a once in a life-time experience and different from any other Glowworm Tour you'll go on!

Our adventure begins late afternoon / early evening at Riverside Adventures' base in South Waikato. Paddle along the southern edge of Lake Karapiro, over the old submerged Horahora Dam that produced electricity for the early Waihi goldfields.

Learn the history of the Horahora village and enjoy the twilight & silence of being on the water as the day draws to an end.

As night arrives over the lake , paddle slowly up the Pokaiwhenua Stream and through the canyon carved out by water over many hundreds of years. Native ferns & trees drape over you, bird life is all around.

When darkness falls we float silently back downstream, being guided by the glow worms on either side sparkling like Christmas lights.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Riverside Adventures Waikato, 396 Horahora Road, Piarere 3484, New Zealand

Come along on a daytime canyon kayak tour, a glowworm tour, bike tour or more.

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions
  • Kayak, PFD, Splash Pants/Jackets, Wetshoes

Exclusions
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • You need to have a moderate level of fitness and be able paddle yourself for 1 hour at a time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    Departure Point

    396 Horahora Road, Waikato 3484, New Zealand


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    3 hours 30 minutes


    User's Reviews

    Danawayfromhome

    08 Apr, 2024

    Lofty, Dan and crew showed our family group of 16 an amazing kayaking experience. Our ages ranged from 9 years old to 80! The paddle in was leisurely with history stops along the way. We disembarked for a quick snack, drink and briefing for the twilight part of the paddle. I was impressed with how eco-friendly the snacks and drinks were; no footprint left except our own. The safety measures for the night paddle to view the glow worms were excellent. The crew were there to help and guide if you got a little stuck. The glow worm experience was incredible…. like paddling through Pandora!

    L460WVsamc

    06 Apr, 2024

    Absolutely amazing! what an experience. For anyone visiting the area, I would highly recommend everyone to try this activity out!

    TucsonOrganizer

    31 Mar, 2024

    The glow worm hunting was one of the top 3 things we’ve done in New Zealand (Milford Sound and Hobbiton were other 2). Thank you to Riverside Adventures - Waikato for an amazing evening. We couldn’t take photos of the glow worms because they hide from light. The rest of the tour was beautiful and the weather could not have been better, chilly but no rain or wind. After the sun went down, the moon was also down so we had clear star viewing and could even see the Milky Way. Dan and the other team guides were helpful and gave so much interesting information about the area, glow worms, and stars! We loved every minute. Highly recommended!

    shancanuck

    30 Mar, 2024

    We did the glow worm tour and then rented e-bikes. We have done a lot of adventures all over the country and this one was right up there. Well organised, professional team. The booking agent was super helpful and responsive in planning the whole thing. Really enjoyed the experience.

    Fred_S

    20 Mar, 2024

    We really had a great time! The weather was perfect and the guides knowledgeable. Would highly recommend. Thank you

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