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Magical & Healing Experience
Kaiyin from
NZ
Magical & Healing Experience
Kaiyin from
NZ
Magical & Healing Experience
Kaiyin from
NZ
A must have kayak trip in New Zealand
Mengying Zhang from
NZ
A must have kayak trip in New Zealand
Mengying Zhang from
NZ
A must have kayak trip in New Zealand
Mengying Zhang from
NZ
An awesome experience
Johanna Willi from
Switzerland
An awesome experience
Johanna Willi from
Switzerland
Goooood
qiyuw1 from
China
Goooood
qiyuw1 from
China
Goooood
qiyuw1 from
China
Magical experience
Alex F from
NZ
Awesome tour to see nature at night
Iju Chen from
United States
Awesome tour to see nature at night
Iju Chen from
United States
Awesome tour to see nature at night
Iju Chen from
United States
The magical Glow worms that aren’t worms!
Jenny Bissex-Carter from
United Kingdom
The magical Glow worms that aren’t worms!
Jenny Bissex-Carter from
United Kingdom
Tolles Erlebnis!
Hannes Kropp from
Germany
Exceptional and informative tour
Tahlia Timms from
Australia
Exceptional and informative tour
Tahlia Timms from
Australia
Exceptional and informative tour
Tahlia Timms from
Australia
oh so lovely!
ericn8 from
United States
Surreal
Priyanka from
NZ
Surreal
Priyanka from
NZ
A great evening!
jamesm17 from
United Kingdom
Amazing!
janakaw from
Australia
Amazing!
janakaw from
Australia
Paddle & Stars
G_LAMAYO from
NZ
Awesome glow worm tour
michellem55 from
Australia
Awesome glow worm tour
michellem55 from
Australia
Glow-worm Treat
rachelm24 from
NZ
Glow-worm Treat
rachelm24 from
NZ
Glow-worm Treat
rachelm24 from
NZ
Worth every cents!
Dhrumil RIBADIYA from
NZ
Worth every cents!
Dhrumil RIBADIYA from
NZ
One of a kind
jwl from
NZ
An evening to be remembered
Peter Whitwell from
NZ
An evening to be remembered
Peter Whitwell from
NZ
An evening to be remembered
Peter Whitwell from
NZ
Wonderful
MarcLester Comia from
NZ
Awesome Tour
Mia from
NZ
Definitely a 5 Star Experience
Jessica Harris from
NZ
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour - Waikato
Thank you so much for your lovely message! We’re really glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I’ll be sure to pass your kind feedback on to Neil, he’ll be thrilled to hear it. We’re also pleased the halfway treats were a nice surprise! Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to see you back out on the water again sometime.
Kaiyin from New Zealand wrote on 17 July 2026
Magical & Healing Experience
Did the Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour with Rossi and honestly it was one of the best things I’ve done in NZ. He really knows his stuff ！He shared so much about the river, the glowworms, the whole ecosystem, and you could tell he genuinely loves what he does. But it wasn’t just a pretty paddle. Being out there in the dark, completely silent, surrounded by tiny lights above and below you… it does something to you. My body was tired but my mind felt so clear and calm afterward. Hard to explain unless you’ve done it. If you want something that’s not just a tourist activity but actually leaves you feeling different, do this one. Ask for Rossi if you can - he made the whole night.
lenab10 from New Zealand wrote on 23 May 2026
Unforgettable Experience - worth it!
My husband and I booked this kayak tour during our honeymoon vacation in November 2025. We can highly recommend the Kayak Glowworm Tour to everyone! We had a great time paddling along the Waikato river in the evening lights, observing the bird life and hearing stories about the area and the glowworms. The night was very mild and not too cold (though the second layer - as recommended by the guides – was definitely necessary), the mosquitoes stayed away most of the time due to the “homemade mosquito lotion” and the moon was full and bright in all its beauty. But the highlight of the tour were the glowworms that we could see when we were flowing slowly through the old canyon – it was a most magical atmosphere! We just enjoyed the view and the silence. I have not often experienced such a peaceful and harmonious moment. Our expectations were definitely surpassed. The guides were really friendly, helpful and open to all kind of questions. They created a very pleasant atmosphere with their humorous and easy-going nature (including jokes about orcs and elves descending from Tolkien’s fantastic world). So, don’t hesitate and enjoy this unforgettable experience – you will not be disappointed.
jaeyoungl3 from South Korea wrote on 12 March 2026
Refund Recommendation for Kayaking Activity
Subject: Refund Recommendation for Kayaking Activity We were advised by the activity coordinator that, due to safety concerns, it would be best to proceed with a refund for the kayaking activity. The coordinator will also be contacting you directly regarding the refund. However, we are sending this email as well to reconfirm and ensure the refund process is arranged smoothly. Please let us know if you need any further information from our side. Thank you for your understanding. Kind regards, [JAEYOUNG LEE] Email: gkahd9001@gmail.com
Prathamesh Nair from New Zealand wrote on 17 May 2026
100% recommend
Had an amazing time — it was worth every dollar. Our guide was fantastic, and the information and stories she shared were really interesting. We also felt very safe while kayaking. Would 100% recommend!
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mariop1 from Canada wrote on 05 March 2026
Just Amazing!
What a wonderful experience. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Neil was a fantastic guide and the treats half-way through our journey were most unexpected and appreciated!