Waimarino is situated on the banks of the Wairoa River 10 minutes from Tauranga city.
This tranquil paradise is based around the sport of kayaking and over the past 30 years Waimarino has become Tauranga’s premier kayak/canoe location. Why not try New Zealand’s only glow-worm kayaking trip?
Activity Options
Glowworm Tour
- Relax on the edge of Lake McLaren, watching the swans and ducks
- Enjoy a New Zealand cheese board & fruit platter with NZ wines at sunset (standard tour) or…
- Enjoy a full sit down gourmet dinner with New Zealand wines & juice (full gourmet dinner tour)
- Let your guides lead you onto Lake McLaren at dusk to discover the glowworm canyon
* Fully guided. 1.5 – 2 hour paddle (3.5 hour trip). All ages welcome. Moderate fitness required.
Scenic Lake Rotoiti, Thermal Hot Pool & Glowworm Tour
- Enjoy a scenic sea kayak past the cascading native bush
- Explore the lake edge with abundant birdlife
- Leave behind the bush as you enter the glowworm cave
- Finish off the tour by relaxing in the natural thermal hot pools
* Fully guided. 2 hours paddle (3.5 hour trip). All ages welcome. Moderate fitness required.
Wairoa River Tour
- Explore the upper reaches of the Wairoa River from Omanawa
- No prior experience required for this picturesque flat water paddle to Waimarino
- Enjoy the peaceful wildlife as you float past in your sea kayak
- Stop en route for a snack or just simply relax on the side and watch time drift by
* Approximately 10 km flat water paddle. 2.5 – 3 hour trip. All ages welcome. Moderate fitness required.
Sea Kayak Tour
- Explore the wildlife surrounding the Tauranga Harbour in the comfort of a sea kayak
- Paddle past old Maori pa sites above the majestic white cliffs of Motuhoa Island, see the sights of Te Puna as you explore the waterways developed by the old Maori taniwha Te Pura and Poripori
* Fully guided tour. Easy pace. Tidal and weather assisted. Moderate to good fitness required.
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
- Enjoy the wonderful calm Lake McLaren as you gently paddle past birdlife, native bush and streams.
- Paddle into the stunning Mangapapa canyon with water as deep as the cliffs on the side.
*Full guided tour. Easy pace. Moderate fitness required.
Other Information
- 2 Person minimum for all tours
- Double sea kayaks, paddles, spray decks, buoyancy aids & paddle jackets all included.
- Return transport is included in the tour prices from Waimarino to the activity launch site.
- Tours can operate in almost all weather conditions, please contact Waimarino if in doubt.
- The cooler or wetter the weather the more equipment Waimarino provides for the client.
- Please inform Waimarino of any dietary issues or medical conditions.
- Pick up/drop off vehicle transfers are available to/from your accommodation to Waimarino/launch site. Vehicle transfers to/from your accommodation in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui are $25 per vehicle per collection point. Papamoa or Katikati areas are $50 per vehicle per collection point.
Location
36 Taniwha Place, Bethlehem, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
