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Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner

4.9 (65 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation
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Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner

About this activity

Spend a memorable evening on a kayak tour of Lake Rotoiti with an expert guide. Visit natural hot springs and glowworm caves, and enjoy plenty of time for a relaxing soak, swim, and barbecue dinner. After your meal, paddle into lakeside caves to see glowworms and sometimes Koura - (freshwater crayfish), and take in the sunset as you wrap up your kayak tour.

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At a glance

Duration
6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 16 people
People per booking
1–9
Guide
English
Operated by
Rotorua Kayak Adventures

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Full training
  • Included: Hot Pools Entry
  • Included: Kiwi BBQ dinner
  • Included: Department of Conservation Fees
  • Included: Professional guide
  • Included: All specialist equipment

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Towels can be hired for NZ$2.00 per person
  • Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Transfers are available approximately 45 minutes before the trip, from any commercial accommodation within a 15 minute drive of the central city.

Itinerary

Transfers are available from central Rotorua commercial accommodation. On arrival at the lake you will need to sign in and then we will go through an initial briefing about gear etc. and get geared up. Paddling time to the Hot Pools and back is around 45 minutes to an hour each way.. You will have time to relax in Hot Pools all fed from a natural spring. We will have dinner at the Hot Pools before paddling back to the start point via a hidden Glow Worm Cave

  1. Stop 1

  2. Lake Rotoiti

  3. Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet us in the Carpark by the Boat Ramp at 50 Otaramarae Rd, Okere Falls, Rotorua

End point

  • Meet us in the Carpark by the Boat Ramp at 50 Otaramarae Rd, Okere Falls, Rotorua

Pickup points

  • Manhattan Motel
  • Kowhai and Colonial Motel
  • Accolade Motel
  • Lake Lodge Motel
  • Golden Glow Motel
  • Ibis Rotorua Hotel
  • Kuirau Park Motor Lodge
  • Rotorua Airport
  • Sequoia - Acacia Lodge Motel
  • Aura Accommodation
  • Ambassador Thermal Motel
  • Monterey Motel

and 15 more pickup points

Transfers from central Rotorua commercial accommodation.

We do not pick up from private addresses such as Air BnB

Using your ticket

  • Please bring swimwear, shorts and a towel

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

  • Please bring swimwear, shorts and a towel

  • Maximum of 20 people

  • Minimum age is 5 years

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 65 reviews
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Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner

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