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Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Waikato

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Kayak into the night to experience the natural wonder of glowworms as they light up in the dark!

Highlights

Be mesmerised as thousands of glow worms light up in the dark!
Expertly guided kayak tour through an ancient canyon
Enjoy paddling along the tranquil waters of Lake Karapiro and the Pokaiwhenua Stream
No experience necessary

Join Riverside Adventures Waikato for a magical evening kayaking the calm waters of Lake Karapiro and the Pokaiwhenua Stream.

Starting our paddle from the southern edge of Lake Karapiro, your guide will fill you in on the interesting history of the Horahora village as the sun begins to set.

We will make our way slowly up the Pokaiwhenua Stream and through a canyon hundreds of years old whilst enjoying stunning views of native trees and ferns.

Once darkness falls - the magic begins - as thousands of glowworms come to life, sparkling on either side of you like constellations in the night sky.

Also, check out our Daytime Canyon Kayak Tour

Per person $149.00

What's included

Guided kayak tour
Quality kayaks and life jackets
We provide overpants, splash jackets & wetshoes

Duration

Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

396 Horahora Road, Piarere.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 8
There is a minimum of 4 customers to confirm a trip departure.
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

Getting here:
From Rotorua - Approximately a 1-hour drive.
From Hamilton - Approximately a 40-min drive.
Please Note: Minimum 4 passengers are required for booking this experience and to confirm tour departure.
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 20 Nov to 3 Dec 2025

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laetitiak from France wrote on 24 March 2025

Incroyable expérience

Une virée magique avec un excellent guide, départ avec la lumière du coucher du soleil et retour dans la nuit sous des étoiles de vers luisants, merci pour cet incroyable moment !

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Florian Onde from France wrote on 26 February 2024

Expérience unique et géniale !

Une expérience inoubliable lors de notre voyage en nouvelle Zélande. Nous ne sommes pas prêt d’oublier ces moments avec les vers luisants ! Merci

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Sharon Surawski from Australia wrote on 14 November 2025

Great experience

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royce yu from Australia wrote on 06 November 2025

Amazing activity

Had to battle my partner on the kayak but we had an amazing time. The talk about what’s happened in around the area and obviously info on the glowworms was very engaging and informative. The kayak back from the little break area (waiting for sunset) was mesmerising, like natures Christmas lights. Would recommend to everyone to do.

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Ziggy from United Kingdom wrote on 30 October 2025

Fab evening tour

Can highly recommend this tour. Was a bit apprehensive as I did this tour on my own but joined two other couples and our guide for an evening tour and really loved it. Had to paddle my own kayak rather than being in a double (which I preferred). Great to learn the history of the lake and then, if I’m honest this is the coolest way of seeing glow worms that I’ve ever seen. So magical and a good work out on the arms too! Totally worth doing especially at this fab discounted price! Thanks to the team for a great evening.

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