Waimarino Kayak Tours - Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour

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If you’re looking for truly extraordinary New Zealand experience then look no further than the incredible Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour.

If you’re looking for truly extraordinary New Zealand experience then look no further than the incredible Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour.

Highlights

  • Watch the ducks, swans and other birdlife as you enjoy delicious New Zealand cheeses and refreshments
  • Launch your kayak into the picturesque lake at dusk and paddle to the mysterious glow worm canyon
  • Enter the narrow, high-sided canyon and marvel at the constellations of glow worms all around you
  • Informative commentary about the life cycle and peculiarities of the New Zealand glow worms

This one of a kind tour combines the pleasure of kayaking with the experience of seeing millions of dazzling glowworms glisten all around you.

Watch the ducks, swans and other birdlife as you enjoy delicious New Zealand cheeses and refreshments.

Our knowledgeable guides will provide a safety briefing and help you get acquainted with your kayak. No experience is required.

Feel the anticipation build as you launch your kayak into the picturesque lake at dusk and paddle to the mysterious glow worm canyon.

Enter the narrow, high-sided canyon and marvel at the constellations of glow worms all around you.

Kayaking in the dark allows you to see the glow worms at their full effect. Your professional guides will be with you every step of the way and you’ll also get to enjoy fascinating & informative commentary about the life cycle and peculiarities of the New Zealand fungus gnat (glow worms).

Join us for a spectacular journey and a memorable adventure that’s simply not to be missed.

Per Person $225.00

What's included

  • Delicious light refreshments while watching the sunset
  • Double sea-kayaks, paddles, spray decks, paddle-jackets & buoyancy aids. (Fleeces will also be provided if required).
  • Insect Repellent

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 8
  • - There is a two-person minimum for all Kayak tours to operate.

    - There is a four-person (2 Adults and 2 Children) minimum for all Big Kanu tours to operate.

    - Payment in full at the time of booking is required; this is to ensure availability on the tour and because tours require preparation in advance.

    - A booking will only be confirmed once full payment is received. Please see our full terms and conditions in our confirmation email.

Notes

  • The Operator will provide booking details and confirmation directly to you after booking.

    Duration: Approximately 1 hour kayaking. Total tour duration: 3 hour tour.

    Departure Times:

    January: 7:30pm

    February: 7:30pm

    March (1st - 15th): 6:45pm

    March (16th - 31st): 6:00pm

    April (1st - daylight saving end): 6:00pm

    April (daylight saving end - 30th): 4:45pm

    May (1st - 15th): 4:15pm

    May (16th - 31st): 4:00pm

    June: 4:00pm

    July: 4:15pm

    August: 4:45pm

    September (1st - daylight saving starts): 5:00pm

    September (daylight saving starts - 30th): 6:30pm

    October: 6:30pm

    November: 7:00pm

    December: 7:30pm

Available Bookings from 19 Jan to 1 Feb 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$225.00

  • Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$225.00

  • Per Person$225.00

  • Per Person$225.00

  • Per Person$225.00

  • Per Person$225.00

  • Per Person$225.00

  • Per Person$225.00

  • Per Person$99.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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yudanj from China wrote on 31 July 2016

刺激的夜晚探险

我们乘车抵达了大坝水边,享用了美味的果酒和奶酪之后,就穿好救生衣等等装备,顺流划进了湖区,越划天色越黑,后来几乎就什么都看不见了,在划进有萤火虫的区域之前,导游把我们一行两条kayak绑在一起,由他带队,逆流划过电站,一路十分刺激,之后观赏也是两船捆绑一起,由导游牵引漂着前行的。萤火虫很漂亮,像星空一样灿烂,它们生长在峡谷一样的山崖两壁间,只有划船才能进入它们生长的区域进行观赏。对我来说是非常特别的一次体验,很棒!

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garyh11 from New Zealand wrote on 26 February 2022

Lost in space

This is a great tour to do very tranquil, when you’re in the canyon it’s like paddling thru the universe. Our guide was both informative & hilarious he made the whole experience very easy.

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Kristie Collis from New Zealand wrote on 19 July 2021

Was a lovely evening tour, but a bit pricey

We really enjoyed the tour, sunset over the lake was spectacular, the guides were friendly and great to chat to.

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Lisa Evans from New Zealand wrote on 31 December 2024

Epic Experience

Absolutely EPIC EXPERIENCE, I did the evening glowworm experience with my son and we both enjoyed the sights the folk tales and the story behind the glowing, our guides Ellie/Fin/Lucas were absoluetly amazing I cant wait to do it again with the whole family.

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Thank you for your amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your son had an epic experience with the evening glowworm tour. It’s great that you enjoyed the sights, folk tales, and the story behind the glowing, and we're so glad Ellie, Fynn, and Lucas made the experience even more memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you and your whole family for another unforgettable adventure!

Annesophie Lelaidier from France wrote on 25 April 2024

Nice but short

The tour was nice, the team is nice but the canyon with the glowworms is small. They take you for a round trip in it. it’s very nice to see because there are a lot of them and the guides give explanations. It's not worth the 210 but for 80 its ok.

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