Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour

There’s no better way to explore New Zealand’s gorgeous waterways than by kayak – this calm, quiet and relaxed mode of transport allows you to truly take in your surrounds.

Waimarino’s kayaking tours are the only tours in the world who offer the unique combination of glow worm sighting and sea kayaking. Launching out into the crystalline waters of Lake Rotoiti, you will see the glorious cascading native flora, full of bustling birdlife and other native creatures. Luxury holiday homes dotted along the coves and cliffs indicate the popularity of the sought-after view, while the ruby-red vibrancy of the native NZ Christmas trees (Pohutukawa) enhances the vista.

During your kayaking tour, you will briefly enter a glow worm cave for a taste of these glittering creatures. To see more glowworms, we recommend checking out the Starlight Kayak Tour on Lake Rotoiti.

You will wind down your relaxing experience with scenic views of Lake Rotoiti, luxuriously thick natural bushland and more wildlife encounters. You even have the option of finishing up your tour with a therapeutic and relaxing dip in the Manupirua natural thermal hot-pools! Definitely a perfect end to your day.

This two-hour paddle is a truly tranquil yet fascinating tour. All equipment is provided as well as a light snack, so all you need to bring is a sense of wonderment and a smile. The tour includes commentary on the myths and legends of the lake and how it relates to the Maori people.