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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.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please bring swimwear, shorts and a towel
Maximum of 20 people
Minimum age is 5 years
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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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.
Pickup included
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cathy S,
Mar 19, 2024
- Viator
Beautiful lake to kayak across, great hot springs to soak in, delicious bbq and an awesomegloworm experience. Excellent attentive abd knowledgeable guide with the best equipment.
Linda W,
Apr 28, 2023
- Viator
Wonderful time on our kayaking trip! The equipment was all in excellent condition and the meal was delicious too!
Andra B,
Apr 13, 2023
- Viator
We had an amazing time on this Kayak tour! Our family of four enjoyed every moment from beginning to end (even the rainy moments). Swimming at the lake by the hot pools was a highlight for our 14 year-old, and our 15 year-old still talks about the stories we got to hear as we paddled from place to place. Thank you River Rats for such a great day!
Christine C,
Mar 15, 2023
- Viator
Our tour was changed to morning due to not enough people. We had a great time kayaking across the lake beautiful weather. Spent an hours soaking in the hot springs, so relaxing. Our guide Justin was so helpful and gave a great commentary on our tour. Thank you Justin.
debbie f,
Mar 5, 2023
- Viator
It was a lovely trip. We were lucky with the weather, the shower happened whilst we were in the hot pools.
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