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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
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Per person$89.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$149.00
- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$89.40 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Per person$149.00
- Per person$115.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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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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You're so welcome! Thanks for coming along
Paul Hurley from New Zealand wrote on 23 June 2025
Glow Worm Kayak trip
Awesome evening to do this glow worm kayak trip on the Karapiro. Jess, our instructor for the trip was very informative & a pleasure to do this trip. Well worth the experience!!
louisels from France wrote on 19 June 2025
A great experience
It was surreal to kayak at night on the riverside of Waikato! You start just before sunset to enjoy it, go through a man-made lake, before going to a little stream that goes through a lovely canyon. Our guide, Mac, was perfect, guiding us through the history of the site and kayaking on top of a submerged powerhouse! Crazy! It was a bit cold, but nothing that couldn't be cured by some hot drink and snacks (included in the service). And you finish by cruising through the canyon where all the glowworms are, incredible! And bonus, we were only 3 during our tour, so it felt really special. Thnaks again!
jenniferb4 from New Zealand wrote on 12 June 2025
Beautiful Sunset Glow worm paddle
The sunset glow worm kayak tour was fabulous. We were lucky to just have a small group of 3. Our guide was excellent, informative and helpful. The paddle up stream was serene and cruisy. The glow worms in the canyon put on a marvelous show too! Highly recommend this activity! Thank you!
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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 !