Rotorua

Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour

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Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools and Glowworm Cave Kayak Tour from Rotorua
  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Soak in the thermal spring-fed pools of Lake Rotoiti and paddle into a glowworm cave on a half-day kayak tour from Rotorua. With an expert guide, explore the tranquil waters of the mountain lake as you take in the stunning scenery in the Bay of Plenty region, and experience caverns and hot springs accessible only by water. Kayak equipment and a light snack are included.
  • Kayak tour on Lake Rotoiti to glowworm cave and thermal hot pools, from Rotorua
  • Paddle along peaceful Lake Rotoiti and learn about the abundant plant and bird life from your expert guide
  • See glowworms (in the daytime!) in caves that are only accessible by kayak
  • Relax in natural thermal hot pools on the shore of Lake Rotoiti with a spectacular view
  • All kayak equipment and a light snack are provided

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Use of kayak rental and safety equipment
  • Snacks
  • Hot Pool Tickets
  • If Hotel Pickup is required please select the Hotel pick up option.
  • An additional cost of NZ$45.00 per person does apply to Hotel pickup/drop off.

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • 41C Otaramarae Road, Okere Falls 3074, New Zealand

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We pick up from any accommodations in Rotorua Central and Rotorua iSite for an extra fee

What To Expect

This kayak tour delivers you across the pristine waters of Rotoiti, a picturesque mountain lake in the Bay of Plenty region that is home to caves and hot pools only accessed via the waterway.

After meeting your experienced guide in Rotorua, you’re taken to the launch site at Lake Rotoiti where you’re provided with kayak equipment and safety instructions.

Once you’re comfortably situated in your kayak, follow your guide past lakeside vacation homes dotting the cliffs and coves of this serene location. Hear Maori tales and learn about the plant life as you spot pohutukawa trees — commonly referred to as New Zealand Christmas trees for their spiky red flowers and evergreen foliage.

When you reach the lakeside cave, gaze with awe at the glowworms on the surrounding walls; the tiny creatures emit a soft light as you drift along the dark cavern — a rare sight in the daytime.

Then continue your kayak tour to man-made hot pools fed by natural thermal springs at the edge of Lake Rotoiti. Enjoy a well-deserved soak in the thermal waters of this lakeside paradise, taking in the alpine landscape as you unwind.

After about 45 minutes here, you’ll paddle back to the launch site and be returned to the original meeting point where your half-day tour ends.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Due to the route of this tour, cruise ship passengers are not recommended to participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Departure times can vary when cruise ships have scheduled arrivals and you will be informed of any changes
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Minimum of 2 adults is required per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please bring bathing suit, towel, sunscreen and hat
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Not for cruisers!
Anne_T, Feb 2024
We had to cancel because the pick-up and drop- off point was a 45 min drive from the cruise port. There was no way to reasonably arrange transportation to/from the ship and still have time for the activity. Otherwise, we had very much hoped to do this.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi there, Thanks for your review. We do offer a variation of this tour that is sold onboard your cruise ship only for cruise ship clients to help avoid this issue as the tour you have tried to book does operate in a separate city (Rotorua). Alternatively we do operate a range of other kayaking and kanu experiences in Tauranga which is near the Port of Tauranga and transport can be booked through our website or office for a small charge.
The glow worm cave was very small...
Melita M, Sep 2017
The glow worm cave was very small and pretty disappointing. We were not given the water and snack or the dry bag for our cameras and phones as advertised. The tour guide gave us heaps of information on the glow worms but none on the wildlife or Rotorua also as advertised. The view of the lake however, was amazing but I felt that the tour was very overpriced for what we got.
Very nice to get out on the water in...
Gayle L, Feb 2017
Very nice to get out on the water in a kayak for this adventure. Area is beautiful. Glow worm cave was very small. The area where the glow worms are is large enough only to wedge your kayak into - take a look and back out again. The hot pools are a series of large cement pools that are fed by the hot springs. I envisioned swimming in a more natural setting.
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