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Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

4.6 (47 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

About this activity

Paddle out to the middle of the wonderfully calm Lake McLaren in a 18 seater canoe if you are from a Cruise Ship, where serenity takes a new name. On days when there is no Cruise Ship in the Port of Tauranga you will be in kayaks

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At a glance

Duration
3 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Waimarino Kayak Tours

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

What is included

Included

  • Included: Full safety briefing with the trip guide
  • Included: All relevant canoe & kayaking equipment

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Food and drinks (some snacks available for purchase at reception)

Itinerary

IF YOU ARE FROM A CRUISE SHIP, THIS TOUR WILL TAKE PLACE IN A 18 SEATER CANOE - NOT IN KAYAKS Enjoy the wonderful calm Lake McLaren where serenity takes a new name. Gently paddle past a multitude of birdlife, literally within paddles' reach. Sheer cliffs break the stark lush native bush as gentle streams enter the lake's edge. Paddle into the stunning Mangapapa canyon with water as deep as the cliffs on the sides, where the native bush appears to touch and form a cave.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Waimarino Adventure Park

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

  • Please meet us in the top car park of Waimarino Adventure Park

End point

  • Please meet us in the top car park of Waimarino Adventure Park

Pickup points

  • Domain Motel
  • Strand Motel
  • City Suites
  • Hotel on Devonport
  • Harbour View Motel & Waterfront Apartments
  • The Tauranga on the Waterfront Motel
  • Durham Court Motor Inn
  • Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
  • Quest on Durham
  • Tauranga Port
  • Harbour City Motor Inn

Using your ticket

  • Dress code is comfortable casual - preferably no denim
  • Call office to confirm departure time

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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • The tour can operate in almost all weather conditions

  • Please dress appropriately for the weather

  • Easy pace scenic tour

  • If Hotel/Accommodation pick up is needed please book the Hotel Pick up option upon checkout.

Options

  • Lake McLaren with Hotel Pickup

    Lake McLaren & Hotel Pickup: Costs Extra

  • Lake McLaren Kayak Tour

    Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour: Standard tour meeting at Waimarino Adventure Park - no transport included

Traveller ratings

4.6 out of 5 · 47 reviews
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Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

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