Overview
Spend a memorable evening on a kayak tour of Lake Rotoiti with an expert guide. Visit natural hot springs and glowworm caves, and enjoy plenty of time for a relaxing soak, swim, and barbecue dinner. After your meal, paddle into lakeside caves to see glowworms and sometimes Koura - (freshwater crayfish), and take in the sunset as you wrap up your kayak tour.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Full training
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Kiwi BBQ dinner
Department of Conservation Fees
Professional guide
All specialist equipment
Hot Pools Entry
Gratuities
Towels can be hired for NZ$2.00 per person
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Hangar 14s, Take the driveway on the left as you come into the airport. Go past the first few hangars and you will see a big raft & kayak on the side of the building and free parking out the front.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Please bring swimwear, shorts and a towel
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
What to expect
Transfers are available from central Rotorua commercial accommodation.
On arrival at our base you will need to sign in and then we will go through an initial briefing about gear etc. and get geared up, then we will transfer you 10 minutes to the lake.
At the lake we will go through a safety briefing before paddling for around 1 hour to the hot pools.
You will have time to relax in Hot Pools all fed from a natural spring.
Then we will paddle around 1 hour back to the start point and transfer you back to the base to change and return you to where we picked you up from if required.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Auckland).
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner
Can I cancel Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Hangar 14s, Take the driveway on the left as you come into the airport. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Full training
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Kiwi BBQ dinner
- Department of Conservation Fees
- Professional guide
- All specialist equipment
- Hot Pools Entry
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Towels can be hired for NZ$2.00 per person
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
The minimum age is 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by River Rats Raft Kayak
