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Relax ~ Enjoy ~ Experience
Kayak the Bays’ waterways with Waimarino’s quality tours |
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| Relax on the edge of Lake McLaren, watching the swans and ducks go about their evening’s preparations. Let our guides lead you onto calm Lake McLaren at dusk. Gently paddle into the night and discover the magic of the enchanting glowworm canyon. |
"A truly wonderful, unique and magical NZ experience. If I had only experienced this one glory then this two weeks in NZ would have been justified."
Bruce Elder
Sydney Morning Herald |
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Glow Worm Tour |
Standard Snack Option
- per person |
$110 |
Gourmet Dinner Option
- per person |
$155 |
Transport from accommodation
- available upon request |
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- Fully guided and transported from Waimarino.
- Double sea kayaks, paddles, spray decks, buoyancy aids, fleeces, paddle jackets and flashing vest all included.
- Approx. 1½-2 hour paddle (3½ hour tour).
- Enjoy light snack and drinks (Standard Lake McLaren Glow-worm Tour).
- Enjoy a BBQ dinner with drinks (Lake McLaren Glow-worm Tour full dinner).
- All ages welcome. The youngest person to enjoy the tour to date was an eight-year old who fell asleep in the kayak with his father.
- Moderate fitness required.
- This tour can operate in fair weather conditions. Please contact Waimarino if in doubt.
- The cooler or wetter the weather the more equipment Waimarino provides for the client.
- Transport is available from Waimarino Adventure Park to the activity launch site. Transport from accommodation is quoted for Tauranga. Please add $15 for transport from Mount Maunganui or Katikati areas.
- Please inform Waimarino of any dietary issues or medical conditions.
- 24-hour booking notice is required.
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| 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 one of our sea kayaks. Stop enroute for a snack or just simply relax on the side and watch time drift by. This is a must trip for anyone visiting Tauranga. |
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| Adult - Sea Kayak |
$75 |
| Child - Sea Kayak |
$55 |
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- No experience necessary.
- The trip is unguided.
- Approx 10 km flat water paddle.
- Transport from Waimarino to river entry; kayak and relevant equipment provided .
- Approximately 2 ½ -3 hour trip.
- All ages welcome. The oldest person to enjoy the tour thus far was an 84-year old woman and the youngest was six months.
- Moderate fitness required.
- The tour 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.
- Transport is available from Waimarino Adventure Park to the activity launch site. Transport from accommodation is quoted for Tauranga. Please add $15 for transport from Mount Maunganui or Katikati areas.
- Please inform Waimarino of any dietary issues or medical conditions.
- 24-hour booking notice is preferred.
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| 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. |
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| Sea Kayak Tour - per person |
$110 |
| Transport from accommodation and return only - per vehicle |
$55 |
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- Fully guided tour.
- Easy pace scenic tours. Modified to clients’ abilities.
- Tidal and weather assisted.
- Fast, dry and stable double sea kayaks used, but singles available upon request. Paddles, spray decks, buoyancy aid, and paddle jackets provided.
- Moderate to good fitness required.
- This tour operates in fair weather conditions. Wind conditions are extremely important and Waimarino does not operate sea kayak trips during winds over 20 knots. Please contact Waimarino for trip reports.
- The cooler or wetter the weather the more equipment Waimarino provides for the client.
- Transport is available from Waimarino Adventure Park to the activity launch site. Transport from accommodation is quoted for Tauranga. Please add $15 for transport from Mount Maunganui or Katikati areas.
- Please inform Waimarino of any dietary issues or medical conditions.
- 24-hour booking notice is required.
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