Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Our amazing Glow Worm Kayak Tour is an evening adventure that takes you along the beautiful shorelines of the Rotorua Lakes in a guided scenic kayak tour during sunset/dusk.

Once night sets in you discover hidden small caverns home to galaxies of glow worms, exploring these caves is a once in a lifetime experience. This tour is one of the most unique and magical ways to see New Zealand’s glow worms.

Glow Worm Kayak Tour Details

Our evening glow worm kayaking tour is one of New Zealand’s premium glow worm experiences. The combination of incredible glow worms, night time adventuring and stars on a clear night really does create magic and it is our pleasure to share these moments with every single person that joins these tours.

Your friendly guide will pick you up and shuttle you from Rotorua, past the iconic Redwood forest as you make your way to our base on the shorelines.

Upon arrival, you will gear up and prepare for an epic night out with all activity equipment provided.

Your guide will then run through safety and basic kayak instruction before you take the helm on the water.

During the Tour:

Begin exploring the shoreline and embracing the weather conditions of the evening as you follow your guide around the lake edge as nightfall sets in.

Discover your adventurous side as your guide leads you inside small hidden caves, home to galaxy formations of glowing worms.

Take ample time to enjoy the magical moments inside the caves, surrounded by Mother Earth’s beauty.

Weather and Night Sky:

If it is a clear night, the magic continues as the stars come out and the cloudy appearance of the Milky Way fills the sky.

After the Tour:

Upon returning to the base, you will feel like you have been in another world for the past few hours and will likely have made some new friends through the wonder of this shared experience.

Waimangu Valley Tour
The Waimangu Valley Walk & Steaming Cliffs Kayak Tour is a spectacular guided journey by foot through the worlds youngest geothermal system, leading you to a unique kayaking tour along the wonderous steaming cliffs of Lake Rotomahana.

This experience is exclusive to Taiao Adventures thanks to Waimangu Valley.

Waimangu Valley Walk & Steaming Cliffs Kayak Tour Details

Our steaming cliffs kayak on Lake Rotomahana and walking experience in Waimangu Valley is an incredible exploration into unique geothermal landscapes. Fumaroles, geysers and boiling lakes combined with regenerating native vegetation showcase an amazing natural location where land and water breathe together.

The tour begins when your friendly guide picks you up and shuttles you from Rotorua out to the enriching Waimangu Volcanic Valley.

You then journey through the heart of the Waimangu Valley, a dynamic volcanic area that stands testament to Rotorua’s amazing geological history.

Your knowledgeable guide is available to answer any questions about the unique landscapes, native forest, colourful terraces, and geothermal features.

During the Tour:

Your walk will lead you to Lake Rotomahana, where the adventure part of your activity begins.

Your guide will provide you with all necessary equipment, then run through safety and basic kayak instruction before you take the helm on the water.

From here, you will kayak a short distance before being lost in a spectacular geothermal display of steaming cliffs and colourful landscapes.

From your kayak, you will have a unique vantage point and perspective of the raw beauty and power these geysers create.

Guide Insights:

Your guide will share the story of the valley along with insight into Maori culture and heritage.

After the Tour:

This is an activity you will never forget!