Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour in Tauranga | La Vacanza Travel

Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour in Tauranga

Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Destination: New Zealand, Bay of Plenty, Tauranga
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  • 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Tauranga
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Mount Maunganui and Tauranga are the central areas for this kayak tour - it uses double kayaks on the calm sheltered waters of Lake McLaren. The tour operates in the evening due to the visibility of the glow worms..

Relax on the edge of Lake McLaren with refreshments, while watching the swans and ducks go about their evening’s preparations. Let your guide lead you onto calm Lake McLaren at dusk. Gently paddle into the night and discover the magic of the enchanting glow-worm canyon.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Waimarino Adventure Park, 36 Taniwha Place Bethlehem, Tauranga 3176 New Zealand

this meeting point is also Waimarino Adventure Park Tauranga's longest established tourism attraction where families enjoy the days activities

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: McLaren Falls Park, Tauranga New Zealand

Enjoy light refreshments on the Edge of Lake McLaren prior to departing in double kayaks into the sunset. Here you will discover the birdlife settling for the evening and the gentle splashes of fish (trout) breaking the surface for the final evenings meal. You then paddle to the head of the lake and transition from daylight to darkness through dusk. this is when the stars start coming into view and the glow worms begin to pop from the native bush on the cliffs.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: McLaren Falls Park, Tauranga New Zealand

NZ's second largest arboretum. A multitude of bird life and amazing trees are seen.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Kayak and equipment
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Light refreshments
  • Professional guide
  • Entry/Admission - McLaren Falls Park

Exclusions
  • An additional cost of NZ$40.00 per person does apply to Hotel pickup/drop off.

Additional Info

  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required to commence a tour
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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 30 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

36 Taniwha Place, Bethlehem, Tauranga 3176, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any accommodation provider in the Mount Maunganui, Tauranga city center for an additional $40.00 per person (minimum 2 person required). Please get in touch directly with us to arrange this.


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

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

Duration

3 hours 15 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Johanna_F

14 Apr, 2024

The tour guide did a great job ensuring we were all taken care of. We were fortunate to have a smaller group on the evening I went in April. It was fun to hear about the history of the glow worms. It was an exciting adventure even when it rained a little towards the end. I would go again if I could.

705maggiew

10 Apr, 2024

This evening gloworm tour was magical. We were driven about 20 mins from HQ to the beautiful Lake McLaren. There we had nibbles and soft drinks before a quick introduction to the kayaking gear. We were on the lake just before dusk and were led by very competent guides. We reached to gloworm canyon as it became really dark and our guides gave us plenty of time to see the thousands of twinkling gloworms while they gave us informative and funny accounts of the scientific and mythical explanations of these amazing creatures. Kayaking back in the dark was just so special and we had the added extra of seeing the full moon.

Wynetta_D

09 Apr, 2024

A great tour, however a bit expensive. The 2 guides were very knowledgeable. We had an amazing display of the glow worms. The kayak was peaceful on the lake. We had to find our own way to the meeting point. Which was approximately 15mins from the Tauranga Port. Grateful for the transfer back to the cruiseship. With what we paid transfers should be included in the tour.

Katja_G

31 Mar, 2024

The tour has been very nice! Great nature, great story's while with the glowworms. Dinner is more a snack (crackers, cheese, pineapple, carrots abd one ginger beer). A star leas because it's too pricey for what it is.

dannibees

31 Mar, 2024

Incredible tour. Really well organised and excellent guides. Started off with snacks whilst they were setting up (selection of nice cheeses and crackers, fresh fruit, crisps, drinks etc) and then we set off in our kayaks with the most beautiful scenic views. The glow worms were out of this world and got brighter as the tour went on. Got plenty of time to look at them as them as our guides told us stories about them. Guides were brilliant (shout out to Darragh) and made us first time kayakers feel safe and at ease! Definitely recommend this tour.

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Magical night kayak to see gloworms

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Highlight of NZ

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A must do, unique experience!

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Scenic river canoeing experience

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Awesome

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Glow worm Magic

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A great night out

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Gentle evening paddle

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The highlight of our NZ trip

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Awesome tour! Kajaking on the idylic lake, admiring glowworms and listening to the guides telling interesting storys

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Tranquil evening

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Fantastic kayaking experience

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Family Friendly Glow Worm Kayaking

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The best experience with the greatest guides!

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Fantastic experience- definitely one for any visitors

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Highlight of our trip

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Great tour and guide!

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No experience in canoeing it was the best and satisfying experience ever. A must do in Tauranga. Special thanks to Jono

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Brilliant!

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