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Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Location Tauranga, North Island, New Zealand
$163.73
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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..

As the evening unfolds, begin your journey with a short scenic drive through rolling countryside, you’ll arrive at the breath taking Lake McLaren. Here, you’ll be welcomed with “Te Reka O Te Whenua- the Taste of the Land” a curated tasting session featuring flavours unique to Aotearoa. Savour the flavours of New Zealand Cheeses, sweet RewaRewa honey, and other artisanal delights, perfectly paired with locally brewed kombucha. In the cooler months, sip on warm, spiced 0% mulled wine to keep you warm.
2023/24
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Other
  • Professional guide
  • Kayak and equipment
  • Light refreshments

Meeting point
Meet at Waimarino Adventure Park, and check in for your tour at reception. There is plenty of free parking on site.
Return details
Meet at Waimarino Adventure Park, and check in for your tour at reception. There is plenty of free parking on site.

  • Waimarino Adventure Park
    this meeting point is also Waimarino Adventure Park Tauranga's longest established tourism attraction where families enjoy the days activities
  • McLaren Falls Park
    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.
  • NZ's second largest arboretum. A multitude of bird life and amazing trees are seen. (pass by)

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required to commence a tour
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
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    Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

    Location Tauranga, North Island, New Zealand
    $163.73
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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