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Big Kanu Glowworm Tour - Tauranga

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Join us for a fun tour admiring the beautiful scenery, birdlife and Glowworms from your seat in our Big Kanu.

Join us for a fun tour admiring the beautiful scenery, birdlife and Glowworms from your seat in our Big Kanu.

Highlights

  • Glowworm Canyon
  • Local History
  • Maori Myths and Legends
  • Nature and Wildlife Experience
  • Paddle a Canoe

Launch the Big Kanu at Lake McLaren and paddle through the tranquil waters toward the head of the lake.

While paddling, look up at the canyon walls to discover hundreds of Glowworms lit up like stars. Our guides will teach you about the life cycle and peculiarities of the Glowworms. Our tour is designed to leave at the perfect hour to experience the full luminescent glow from the Glowworms.

This will be a tour you won’t forget!

Available for all ages!

This tour departs from Lake McLaren in the Lower Kaimai ranges- directions to the meeting point will be given upon booking. We do not provide transport to the meeting site for this tour.

Adult $140.00
Child $80.00 (0-15 years)

What's included

  • High Quality Kanu Equipment
  • Buoyancy Aid
  • Cultural Guide and Safety Guide
  • Glowworm Canyon Experience

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • The Operator will provide booking details and confirmation directly to you after booking.

    This kanu tour can operate in almost all weather conditions. Please read our tour Terms & Conditions & contact Waimarino if in doubt.

Available Bookings from 23 Dec to 5 Jan 2025

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  • Adult$98.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$80.00

  • Adult$140.00
  • Child$80.00

  • Adult$140.00
  • Child$80.00

  • Adult$98.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$80.00

  • Adult$140.00
  • Child$80.00

  • Adult$140.00
  • Child$80.00

  • Adult$140.00
  • Child$80.00

  • Adult$140.00
  • Child$80.00

  • Adult$98.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$80.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.8

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sihuanl from New Zealand wrote on 17 January 2023

Nice evening

Very good trip , very helpful, safe and fun experience

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aliscadden from United Kingdom wrote on 22 December 2024

Fabulous!

Big Kanu was a fantastic experience! Totally recommend.

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Makiko from New Zealand wrote on 23 November 2024

New Zealand Experience

I attended with a friend from Japan. There were also other participants who came from Irish and from overseas. People said that they had been recommended this Tauranga kayak tour as the best way to see Glow Worms. It was true. It is a quieter, less crowded, more authentic and natural experience than other Glow Worms Tour in other areas. It was a great activity. The staff member who led the tour gave us details of Maori beautiful history and also explained about native plants and birds that inhabit the area. It was an excellent tour. Thank you so much.

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stephanieb26 from New Zealand wrote on 27 October 2024

A peaceful and surreal journey

Although the weather wasn't great (showers, grey skies, and just a wee bit cold) the glow worm and boat experience was. Our guides were lovely and very informative. They kept us safe, afloat and as dry and warm as could be. The glow worms were beautiful and the lake was so peaceful, it was a very different and quite a surreal experience, that I'm glad I was able to do with my kids. Highly recommend.

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Denan Diep from Australia wrote on 22 September 2024

Great time

Fun and relaxing kayaking experience

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