Bioluminescence Kayak Tour: Evening Magic

Experience the magical light show of bioluminescence on a thrilling kayak tour in Auckland’s Okura Waters. Glide through the glowing hues and leave a sparkling wake behind you. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Canoe & Kayak Adventures - Enjoy a night paddle in the protected waters of the Long Bay - Okura Marine Reserve.
What's Included
  • Stable sea kayaks or sit-on-tops are used
  • All tuition from our experienced qualified kayak guides
  • All kayaking and safety equipment
  • 1-6 Ratio (Guide-Guest)
  • Guaranteed good time!
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover nature’s most captivating light display with our 2-hour bioluminescence kayak tour. As the sun sets, join the group for a peaceful and awe-inspiring evening paddle, where the enchanting glow of the tiniest marine life will amaze you.
Paddle through calm waters beneath a starlit sky and experience the otherworldly bioluminescence up close. Ideal…

Location
2/20 Ascension Place
Ascension Place
The tour will take place within a 10km radius of the North Shore Canoe & Kayak shop at 2/20 Ascension Place, Mairangi Bay. THIS IS NOT THE TOUR LOCATION, THE LOCATION WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU BEFORE 3.30PM ON THE DAY OF YOUR TOUR.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Georgia
Jun 3, 2025
Absolutely Magical Experience! - Safe, fun, interesting magical experience! It was something out of my dreams! Imagine paddling down an absolutely still water creek, reflecting the trees and stars like a mirror. You hear an owl hooting quietly in the distance, then your tour guide directs you to the mangroves along the edge where the water softly glows with bio. As you quietly paddle away, you notice the ripples from your paddle glow and sparkle. Just beautiful! Paul, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and fun! We saw 4 kinds of bio! Peter was great to work with as weather demanded a change of time.
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Nushp7
Apr 12, 2025
Kayaking with friends and fam - We had a lovely time with Santiago..he took the time to explain the kayaking specifics to those of us who were new to it and guided us along the tour as well..he always made sure that our group was together and safe... We came across some great patches of different bioluminescence.. He even took time to show us which planets were which (it was a pretty clear evening).. had a lot of fun!!
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Nausheen_y
Apr 1, 2025
Luminosity varies... - Luminosity varies depending on the circumstances but overall it was a great experience and highly recommend. I do wish communication prior to the day was a bit better.
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Freedom551496
Apr 1, 2025
Fantastic Tour - This was a fantastic experience. Eloise was great. Very friendly and informative. She clearly had a thorough knowledge of kayaking and safety. She gave us great tips to make the most of our tour. She was also fun. The bioluminescence was so magical. The water sparkled!!! It was so awesome. Thank you so much.
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Jeanettec_w
Mar 31, 2025
This was a fantastic... - This was a fantastic experience. Eloise was great. Very friendly and informative. She clearly had a thorough knowledge of kayaking and safety. She gave us great tips to make the most of our tour. The water sparkled!!! It was so awesome. Thank you so much.
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Matt-13600
Mar 26, 2025
Sky and starry water - We were guided by Josh for the evening and it was just splendid. The time to observe the bay and Josh explain a little about its history and the surrounding islands at night has fallen and we could fully enjoy the experience! It was magical! Thanks again to Josh for having was the guide of our evening!
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Honor_c
Apr 1, 2025
Magical - Kayaking at night, with the stars twinkling above and sparkles in the water around the paddles, was a magical experience. The guide explained the bioluminescence to us, and gave us an enjoyable experience
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Curious08949165325
Mar 26, 2025
Unsafe and seemingly unaware - I participated in this tour as a solo traveller. I went with the other operator where we unfortunately didn't see much bio due to bad luck, so I tried these guys and wished I didn't. The kayaks are sub-standard with not back support and you sit in a pool of water, the guides comparitively say very little about the organisms. Worst of all I agree with other reviewers where they turn the kayak lights off just a couple hundred meters from shore which is bizzare at night in the dark other boats could hit us and I presume it is more riskier and harder to manage the people for the guide. 2 stars because the bio was luckily a bit better this time.
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Jeanette_s
Mar 26, 2025
Not as bright as photos show - Kayaking was fun however the glow Of the water was underwhelming to my husband… and we could Not get photos and videos like we would have expected! However guides were both very friendly
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Scenic02186392956
May 11, 2025
Try another time - I went on this tour in May and it was miserably cold and the glowing sparkles were not visible, likely due to the cold and the Moon was very bright. Not recommended at least not in colder months or when moon is in the sky
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From $71
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).