Evening Gourmet Kayak Tour & Hot Pools Entry

Nothing beats kayaking along serene New Zealand waterways, especially on an evening Starlight Kayak Tour in Rotorua. This must-do Rotorua activity includes a 2.5 hour kayaking tour, a Manupirua Hot Pools pass & kayaking through a twinkling glowworm cave. Start paddling at dusk and finish the tour under the stars - a truly magical experience in Rotorua. 

Your Rotorua kayaking tour will begin with paddling across Lake Rotoiti at twilight. Learn stories about the fascinating myths and legends attached to the area from your knowledgeable Waimarino Kayak Tours guide. Upon entering a secret glowworm cave on Lake Rotoiti’s edge, gaze up at a galaxy of glittering glowworms. Their sticky-threaded snares – which are designed to lure bugs with their attractiveness – sparkle like drops of diamond in the dark; there is nothing quite like seeing these rarities of nature. 

From the glowworm caves, the Starlight Kayak Tour takes you past even more beautiful scenery to reach the Manupirua Hot Pools. These famous Rotorua hot pools can only be accessed by water, which makes this experience even more special. As night starts to fall, Lake Rotoiti will transform under the light of the moon and stars, making the perfect backdrop for your return kayak back to Rotorua.

In addition to the kayaking tour, you'll also enjoy a gourmet dinner, making this the ultimate Rotorua experience. The Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour includes a delicious BBQ dinner & kiwi dessert, which you will enjoy at the Manupirua Hot Pools.