Glow Worm Kayak Tour: Rotorua Lakes

Experience a family-friendly adventure in Rotorua with a unique glow worm kayaking tour. Explore nature, learn kayak skills, and create lasting memories with our friendly guides.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rotorua isite Visitor Information Centre - Your friendly guide will pick you up and shuttle you from Rotorua, past the iconic Redwood forest as you make your way to our base on the lake shorelines. Upon arrival you will gear-up and prepare for an epic night out with all activity equipment provided. Your guide will then run through safety and basic…
What's Included
  • All equipment provided, no experience required, perfect for all ages (5+ yrs)
  • Incredible Glow Worms experienced by kayak
  • A Sunset/Dusk/Night Adventure with Star Gazing (if clear skies)
  • Pick-up & drop-off transfers from Rotorua Information Centre included: 1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua
  • Experience our Taiao Adventures values, connection,…
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Discover the enchanting Rotorua Lakes with a truly unique kayaking experience. This incredible evening adventure offers a guided scenic kayak tour along the lake shorelines, where you can explore small caverns illuminated by a galaxy of glow worms. As one of New Zealand’s top glow worm experiences, this tour is crafted to provide a magical and memorable…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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268bf
Feb 10, 2026
Do see glow worms! - This is a unique experience. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed gliding across the still lake and then into the glow worm caves. No kayaking experience needed. Jacob is an excellent guide. Taiao is a very professional group.
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Frederic_d
Feb 8, 2026
Night, Magic! - It is really the dark night that gives this activity an unforgettable experience! With the wind that night, we had to paddle harder! Guides on top, thank you Masha
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Escape41227120444
Feb 8, 2026
Excellent, highly recommended. - Totally immersive experience. Loved every single minute of it with my family and the guides and driver were brilliant - passionate, experienced, kind and funny.
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Sandi
Feb 8, 2026
A unique and wonderful experience! - This was a fabulous experience! The company is well organized and very safety conscious, leading to a first rate experience. Kayaking at night on a dark lake where the Milky Way and Southern Cross shine bright is a magical experience all on its own, but add in the glow worm caves and it takes it to a whole other level. The caves shone with the tiny worms and the light was reflected in the water. Don’t miss this experience!
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Kim_f
Feb 3, 2026
This was amazing.... - This was amazing. Kayaking the lake at night under the stars was wonderful. Going into the caves and seeing so many glow worms raised the experience even higher. The guides were excellent and very supportive of novice kayakers.
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Heather_e
Feb 2, 2026
Great Glow worm tour - We had an amazing time! Ellie was a great guide and just being out on the lake and stargazing was wonderful, but the glow worms were really interesting and beautiful.
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Carolynpv1307xu
Jan 31, 2026
Cool NZ adventure - Great leader who did a nice job explaining the phenomenon of the glowworms. Easy kayak, mid-trip treats, and gear to keep us warm. Highly recommend!
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Maryre4208ro
Jan 31, 2026
Fabulous and fun! - I really didn’t know what to expect but it was beyond all expectations! I learned so much and the night was so clear the stars were lit up just like the caves full of glow worms! A must do!
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Anita_z
Jan 30, 2026
Very interesting trip.... - Very interesting trip. Great experience. Perfect option in Rotorua. Highly recommended. Enjoyable, fun and very relaxing.
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Annemarie_l
Jan 28, 2026
We were able to enter 4... - We were able to enter 4 glow worm caves, each one of different character. All of the staff, from the bus drivers to the guides, were very friendly and informative. It was a great adventure and we highly recommend.
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From $115
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).