Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour

• Get up to $15 cash back per person when you book with us!
• All kayaking and safety equipment included
• Refreshments included
• Knowledgeable guide 

Please Note: This tour requires a minimum of two passengers to operate.

• Hotel Transfers
• Please bring a fleece top or similar. A hat is recommended in cool or wet weather.

We love this tour because of the unique way it shows off one of New Zealand's most incredible attractions - the glow worms! These guys are already pretty cool, but the chance to see them while paddling on a kayak? That's even cooler!

Are you ready to experience an adventure that's out of this world? New Zealand's gorgeous glowworms are one of the highlights on any trip and this tour just adds to the fun! An evening tour treats you to a stunning sunset before taking you through a canyon of glowworms, this is an experience you won't forget in a hurry! 

Your evening glowworm tour starts at Waimarino alongside the Wairoa River. Watch the glorious sun set over the hills while enjoying delicious refreshments, then at twilight, your guides will lead you to the calm waters to discover the magical glowworm canyon.

The narrow, high-sided canyon at the head of the lake is home to thousands of glowworms. The tour is perfectly timed so that it’s completely dark by the time we get to the glowworm canyon. This means you're able to see the glowworms to the best effect. Enjoy watching these incredible creatures dart around as you explore the mysterious canyon.

As you travel through, your guide will tell you fascinating information about the life cycle and peculiarities of the New Zealand glowworms. 

After about 1 hour and 30 minutes on the water, it's time to make your way back to the river bank. 

This experience is approximately 3-3.5 hours in total. Paddling time is 1.5 hours. The tour is suitable for ages 8 and above with no kayaking experience required.

The tour meeting place is Waimarino Adventure Park, 36 Taniwha Place, Tauranga.

• Two person minimum for all kayak tours to operate.
• 8 years minimum age.

• For Peak season bookings between 26^th December and the end of February -  cancelations made more than 48-hours prior a full refund (less transaction fees) will be made. A postponement to another date with 48 hours’ notice will not incur any charges to the buyer.

• For off peak dates (1^st March-24^th December) -  cancelations made more than 24 -hours prior a full refund (less transaction fees) will be made. A postponement to another date with 24 hours’ notice will not incur any charges to the buyer. 

All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.