Free cancellation: Get a full refund of ticket price up to 48 hours in advance
One of New Zealand's premium glow worm experiences, the Glow Worm Kayak Tour with Taiao Adventures is designed to create a magical and special trip for every customer. Every night we explore the Rotorua Lakes in a truly unique evening kayak tour. From the excitement of kayaking in the dark, the exquisite bioluminescent glow worms, stargazing below the southern hemisphere skies, a truly wonderful adventure for everyone!
Per Person
Live Availability with Instant Confirmation
Only 15 minutes from Rotorua
All necessary equipment will be provided, plus a safety briefing
Free cancellation (up to 48hrs before experience starts)
Incredible Glow Worms!!!
Perfect for all ages (5+ yrs)
Fun for solo travelers, couples, and groups!
Our shuttle service runs from and to the Rotorua Information Centre: 1167 Fenton Street Rotorua (included in the tour price)
What to bring:
For kayaking in summer (November - February), we recommend wearing lightweight clothing. Shorts/pants/leggings for your bottom half and at least two layers for your top half. Water-friendly shoes are recommended, but are provided free of charge if needed.
For Kayaking outside of summer (March - October), please wear warm clothing (thermal if possible). Pants/leggings for your bottom half and a minimum of three layers for your top half (which are preferably thermal, fleece, or wool). Please also bring a warm hat and gloves. During our coolest months, you will be provided a wetsuit to wear over your clothes. Water-friendly shoes are recommended, but are not provided
free of charge if needed.
Extra Items:
A towel
A water bottle
A rain jacket if it looks likely to rain
A change of clothes (just in case)
A sense of fun and adventure!
Other Notes:
The kayaks are ‘two-person sit-on-top kayaks’; they do not have an enclosed hull, which means that you do get
a little wet during the tour. Bathroom facilities are located a short walk from the departure beach.
Full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before activity starts.
Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
All participants are required to read and sign a "Risk Disclosure" form at arrival, prior to taking part in any "Adventure Activity" by NZ law.
Please view this form now before booking. No action is required now other than to read it to make sure you are happy to sign at arrival.
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