Rotorua Wildlife Tours

Rotorua Wildlife Tours

Rotorua's wildlife ranges from New Zealand's national bird to glowworms found nowhere else on earth, across working farms and the lakes surrounding the city. Our Rotorua wildlife tours cover the National Kiwi Hatchery, the Agrodome farm show and glowworm kayaking and canoeing after dark.

Kiwi Conservation and Farm Animals

The National Kiwi Hatchery Experience gives a close look at eggs and chicks at the facility working to protect New Zealand's national bird, and the Farm Tour & Sheep Show at Agrodome covers working farm animals and a longstanding sheep show.

Glowworm Kayaking and Canoeing after Dark

The Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour and Guided Canoeing Tour on Lake McLaren both paddle out at night to see Arachnocampa luminosa, the glowworm species found only in New Zealand, while the Evening Gourmet Kayak Tour & Hot Pools Entry pairs the same glowworm paddle with dining and a hot pools soak.

Daytime Wildlife on Lake Rotoiti

The Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour covers the lake's birdlife and scenery by daylight, a gentler alternative to the evening glowworm tours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I see kiwi birds in Rotorua? The National Kiwi Hatchery Experience gives a close look at eggs and chicks at the facility working to protect New Zealand's national bird.

What are the glowworms seen on Rotorua's evening kayak tours? They are Arachnocampa luminosa, a glowworm species found only in New Zealand, visible from a kayak or canoe on the Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour and Guided Canoeing Tour on Lake McLaren.

Is there a wildlife tour suitable for a relaxed daytime outing? Yes, the Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour covers the lake's birdlife and scenery during the day rather than after dark.

What animals will I see at the Agrodome? The Farm Tour & Sheep Show at Agrodome covers working farm animals with a longstanding sheep show as the centrepiece.

Does the Evening Gourmet Kayak Tour include more than glowworm viewing? Yes, it pairs the glowworm paddle with dining and entry to hot pools afterward.