Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Bioluminescence is like Pandora of “Avatar” and scenes in “Life of Pi”
Escape with us to the most pure and otherworldly experience that natural New Zealand has to offer.
See the plankton glow in the dark from your first paddle stroke on the bioluminescent kayak tour. As the night grows dark, step into your very comfortable kayak and get ready for a personal encounter with this remarkable phenomenon.
Our professional guide will lead you to the best spots where the glowing algae accumulates. You will be enchanted by how every stroke of your paddles leaves behind a glowing swirl of bluish light, and fish light up their path like shooting stars in the water.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Life jacket, kayak, paddle
Toilets
What To Expect
Okura
Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour. Experience Bioluminescent Night Cruising. Be one of the few to see this natural phenomenon known as ‘Sea Sparkle’ or ‘Marine Aurora’. This bioluminescence kayak tour in Auckland is an inspiring night paddle. Watch as your kayak leaves a glittering wake behind you of luminous plankton.
Options
Waiake Beach Tour Location
Meet at Waiake Beach
Starting point:
Waiake Beach, Tāmaki-makau-rau 0630, New Zealand
Okura River Tour Location
Meet: end of Okura River Road
Starting point:
1 Okura River Road, Okura, Auckland 0792, New Zealand
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Glowing glowing great!
alexdF9122ZU,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I visited from the United Kingdom and we were wowed by the Social Nature Movement Bioluminescence Kayak Tour. Brilliant guides who were very informative and ran a slick operation. Thanks we will be recommending :-)
Great tour
Warren C,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with amazing and friendly guides. They were very informative and found us and area with the bioluminescence area within a couple of minutes. Had a nice experience.
We thoroughly enjoyed...
Brian M,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and put everyone at ease on the water
Just….. wow
Dafsj,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow, just wow. Kayaking on shimmering blue water, with the stars above, through thick dark mangroves. Beautiful! Indescribable! Brilliantly led by Hayley and Jonty ❤️
Magical lights with SNM
V2276XGhelenj,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing winter paddle for our special group, we are so grateful you made an exception and that indeed we saw the glowing sparks.
Fantastic company, great guides and brilliant bioluminescence
Culture49076347835,
May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely unforgettable! I gave this 5-stars because this bioluminescence kayak tour in Auckland blew us away. We paddled through calm waters lit up by four different types of glowing organisms—each more mesmerizing than the last. From sparkling plankton to glowing jellyfish, every stroke of the paddle created a trail of magical light. Our guides Hailey and Lucas were knowledgeable, passionate, and made the experience feel both safe and inspiring. Stargazing and storytelling added a beautiful touch. This was more than just a tour—it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that left us in awe of nature’s wonders. Highly recommend Social Nature Movement and the SNM team to anyone visiting Auckland!
Bucket list tour
camilapZ1062WL,
May 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience, great knowledgeable guides. The bioluminescence was spectacular, so much bluer and brighter than I expected. I recommend this to anyone with time in Auckland. Once in a lifetime experience!
must try!
mybuzzmy,
May 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My whole family went on the trip and I was teamed up with my husband who also didn't have any experience on kayaking. We struggled at the beginning, but with consistant help we were able to enjoy and come back safely. The guide had abundant knowledges about bioluminence as well as stars.
Awesome tour guides, amazing experience and 100% recommend Social Nature Movement
Adventure15231144545,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome experience during our pre-booked tour with Social Nature Movement, and we are glad to site a 10/10 experience of bioluminescence phenomenon. Our tour guide Paul and his team-mate were extremely helpful, informative, cooperative and knowledgeable. Keep up the good work guys and we surely recommend Social Nature Movement.
This was a great...
Heidi S,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience for us coming from the northern hemisphere. Not only was seeing the bioluminescence amazing but we got to learn more about why it was available to see when we visited. And we also got a little stargazing lesson too which was exciting because we got to see the Milky Way and southern cross
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