Kayaking

Rotorua's lakes offer paddling by day and by night, from a calm daytime tour on Lake Rotoiti to an evening kayak or canoe timed around the region's glowworms. Our Rotorua kayaking and canoeing tours cover evening glowworm paddles, a gourmet kayak and hot pools tour, and a scenic daytime kayak on Lake Rotoiti.

Evening Glowworm Kayaking and Canoeing

The Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour paddles into glow worm caves after dark, and the Guided Canoeing Tour on Lake McLaren covers the same evening glow worm outing from a canoe instead of a kayak.

An Evening Kayak with Dinner and Hot Pools

The Evening Gourmet Kayak Tour & Hot Pools Entry pairs a guided evening paddle with gourmet dining and a hot pools soak to finish, turning the kayak into a full evening out rather than just the paddle.

Scenic Daytime Kayaking on Lake Rotoiti

The Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour covers the lake's abundant birdlife and scenery by daylight, with hot pools relaxation built into the tour, a gentler pace than the evening options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a kayak tour that includes glow worm caves? Yes, the Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour paddles into glow worm caves after dark.

What is the difference between the kayak and canoe glowworm tours? Both cover the same evening glow worm outing, with the Guided Canoeing Tour on Lake McLaren using a canoe instead of a kayak.

Does any kayak tour include hot pools? Yes, both the Evening Gourmet Kayak Tour and the Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour include hot pools relaxation as part of the experience.

Is there a daytime kayaking option in Rotorua? Yes, the Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour runs during the day and covers the lake's abundant birdlife.

What does the Evening Gourmet Kayak Tour include besides paddling? It pairs the guided evening kayak with gourmet dining and hot pools entry to finish the night.