NEW ZEALAND · KAYAK TRIPS IN ROTORUA
The 11 best kayak trips in Rotorua you can book today, with the price, the run time and who each one suits. The first is first for a reason.
Paddle Lake Karapiro at dusk, then float beneath thousands of glowworms on a guided evening kayak tour near Rotorua.
“Very exciting experience, with 3 brilliant tour guides!!! Tour guides are responsible, patient, experienced and knowledgable. Very much recommended for this unique and unforgettable experience!!!”
Kayak Lake Okareka at dusk, enter glow worm caves, and watch the stars on this beginner-friendly Rotorua night tour.
“Nothing could be improved… highly recommend. Exceeded our expectations.”
Review of Rotorua’s Glow Worm Kayak Tour, with practical tips on gear, caves, stars, price, weather, and who will enjoy it most.
“Wonderful! Worth the late night for the kids. Kayaking over the lake at night was just as magical as the glow worms as it was so serene.”
Kayak Lake Rotoiti at sunset, soak in hot springs, eat a Kiwi BBQ, and see glowworms and crayfish in boat-only caves near Rotorua.
“Great fun, good guide and equipment and relaxed BBQ too. Value for money and perfect way to end a day”
Paddle Lake Rotoiti to boat-only hot pools, enjoy a Kiwi barbecue, watch the sunset, and see glow-worm caves on this Rotorua evening tour.
“This was our favorite activity of our whole trip! Thanks for being so fun and treating us so well!”
Paddle Lake Rotoiti to a glowworm cave, hear Maori legends, and soak in Manupirua Thermal Hot Pools on a guided Rotorua tour.
“The kayak event itself was excellent. Our guide Steven was knowledgeable and personable. The thermal baths were wonderful. However, the front office screwed up the schedule and we ended up starting 1.5 hours late as no guide showed at the scheduled time.”
Paddle Lake Rotoiti by starlight, visit a glowworm cave, soak in hot pools, and enjoy a Kiwi barbecue dinner on this evening tour.
“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 Rotorua after dark to secluded caves glowing with thousands of worms, with Kiwi snacks, tea, transfers, and stargazing.
“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”
Paddle Lake Rotoiti to Manupirua Springs, soak in lakeside hot pools, hear Māori legends, and visit a glow-worm cave near Rotorua.
“This was such a good experience! The lake is beautiful, the hot pools were incredible, and we really did have the opportunity to go into a cave and see glow worms! Justin is an experienced guide and did a great job of taking care of everyone in our group. Communication about the schedule, where to meet, and all logistics was very clear. Also, Justin has a lot of knowledge about the history of the area and of New Zealand, including Māori history and natural history. I learned so much just in the course of the day.”
Kayak Lake Rotoiti to Rotorua’s secret hot springs, hear Māori stories, and enjoy a small-group adventure with gear and transport included.
“No wind No rain No hauling big ass kayaks down and up hills”
Raft Grade 2 to 3 rapids on Rotorua's Tarawera River, with native bush, waterfalls, Māori stories, and all safety gear included.
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