Highlights
- Evening kayak tour on Lake Rotoiti
- Learn about the area's myths & legends
- Paddle through a glowworm cave
- Visit the Manupirua Hot Pools
Description
Nothing beats kayaking along serene New Zealand waterways, especially on an evening Starlight Kayak Tour in Rotorua. This must-do Rotorua activity includes a 2.5 hour kayaking tour, a Manupirua Hot Pools pass & kayaking through a twinkling glowworm cave. Start paddling at dusk and finish the tour under the stars - a truly magical experience in Rotorua.
Your Rotorua kayaking tour will begin with paddling across Lake Rotoiti at twilight. Learn stories about the fascinating myths and legends attached to the area from your knowledgeable Waimarino Kayak Tours guide. Upon entering a secret glowworm cave on Lake Rotoiti’s edge, gaze up at a galaxy of glittering glowworms. Their sticky-threaded snares – which are designed to lure bugs with their attractiveness – sparkle like drops of diamond in the dark; there is nothing quite like seeing these rarities of nature.
From the glowworm caves, the Starlight Kayak Tour takes you past even more beautiful scenery to reach the Manupirua Hot Pools. These famous Rotorua hot pools can only be accessed by water, which makes this experience even more special. As night starts to fall, Lake Rotoiti will transform under the light of the moon and stars, making the perfect backdrop for your return kayak back to Rotorua.
Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour
Add a gourmet BBQ dinner & dessert to your Rotorua kayaking tour for the ultimate experience. The Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour includes a delicious BBQ dinner & kiwi dessert, which you will enjoy at the Manupirua Hot Pools.
Trip Includes
- 2.5 hours of paddling
- Entry to the Manupirua Hot Pools (approx 1 hour)
- Knowledgeable guide
- Light snack & water bottle
- Kayaking & safety equipment
- Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour includes gourmet BBQ dinner & dessert
Duration
- Allow 4 hours (4.5 hours for Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour)
Departures
- Departs between 6:00pm & 7:00pm (depending on sunset)
- Meet at 41C Otaramarae Rd, Rotorua (20km north of Rotorua township) or return transfers from central Rotorua available
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- No child rates available (minimum age of 8yrs)
- Fitness level required: 3/5
- Transport from central Rotorua accommodation available on request (additional cost)
- Tour operates in almost all weathers
- Tour includes: stable, comfortable double sea-kayaks, paddles, spray decks, paddle-jackets & buoyancy aids, dry bags for cameras
- Wear comfortable clothing (no jeans) & casual footwear
- Bring swimwear, towel & small change for the shop (optional)
- Minimum numbers required for tour to go ahead
Normal Retail Prices
- Starlight Kayak Tour:
- Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour:
- Optional extras:
- transfers ex Rotorua (per person) NZD$45.00
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