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Daytime Canyon Kayak Tour

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Take in the beauty & unique history of Horahora while you paddle up the serene Pokaiwhenua Stream!

Take in the beauty & unique history of Horahora while you paddle up the serene Pokaiwhenua Stream!

Highlights

  • Family friendly adventure
  • Set your eyes on spectacular canyons carved out by water over hundreds of years ago
  • Learn about Horahora's unique history
  • Surround yourself with trees and birdsong

Looking for a serene adventure?

Take your friends and family on a guided tour and set eyes on beautiful nature & learn about Horahoras’ rich history.

We’ll start this tour at our base on Horahora Road, slowly make our way along the southern edge of Lake Karāpiro, then over the submerged village and power station that produced electricity for the early Waihi goldfields.

Enjoy the beautiful ferns and trees draped over you while birds sing and feast your eyes on the amazing canyon carved out by water over hundreds of years. This tour is nothing short of spectacular.

Also, check out our Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

Per person $109.00

What's included

  • We provide you with over pants, splash jackets and wet shoes
  • Kayaks & gear
  • Secure storage facilities where you can leave any additional belongings
  • Changing Facility

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • 396 Horahora Road
  • Waikato 3484
  • New Zealand

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 5
  • Minimum 4 passengers are required for booking this experience and to confirm tour departure.

    Advertised weight limit for kayaking is 120kg.

    Every single child under 15 is to be accompanied by a capable adult. I.e. If you have 2 children under the age of 15, they will also have to be accompanied by 2 capable adults.

    A moderate level of fitness and will be required to paddle yourselves for approx 1 hour at a time.

    The tour is ran in English and for health and safety all participants must be able to understand English or have a translator with them.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • If weather conditions are adverse and we need to reschedule your tour, we will work with you to arrange a new date that suits.

    Please Note: Minimum 4 passengers are required for booking this experience and to confirm tour departure. Single bookings will be waitlisted to be confirmed.

    Advertised weight limit for kayaking is 120kg.

    Every single child under 15 is to be accompanied by a capable adult.

    I.e. If you have 2 children under the age of 15, they will also have to be accompanied by 2 capable adults.

    Fitness Level and Health & Safety:A moderate level of fitness and will be required to paddle yourselves for approx 1 hour at a time.

    The tour is ran in English and for health and safety all participants must be able to understand English or have a translator with them.

  • Cancellations: No refunds will be given to cancellations within 48 hours of the tour.

Available Bookings from 30 Mar to 12 Apr 2024

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  • Per person$69.30

  • Per person$109.00

  • Per person$79.20 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per person$109.00

  • Per person$79.20 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per person$109.00

  • Per person$109.00

  • Per person$69.30 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per person$109.00

  • Per person$69.30 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per person$79.20 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per person$109.00

  • Per person$109.00

  • Per person$69.30 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per person$79.20 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per person$69.30 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per person$109.00

  • Per person$79.20 Less than 6 at this price!

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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marliesv from New Zealand wrote on 11 March 2024

Awesome tour

Beautiful nature, informative and fun.

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katel27 from New Zealand wrote on 10 April 2023

Wonderful day

Lovely 2.5h trip, easy kayaking great for children and as a first time. Wonderful scenery. Sally and her team are the best.

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From Daytime Canyon Kayak Tour

Thanks for coming along. Glad you all had a great time. :)

katel27 from New Zealand wrote on 10 April 2023

Do not hesitate, go for it

Fantastic experience with Sally and her team. Lovely, easy kayaking, great with children as a first time experience.

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Thanks so much. Glad you all had a great time. :)

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