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Paddle out to the middle of the wonderfully calm Lake McLaren in a 18 seater canoe if you are from a Cruise Ship, where serenity takes a new name. On days when there is no Cruise Ship in the Port of Tauranga you will be in kayaks
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour can operate in almost all weather conditions
Please dress appropriately for the weather
Easy pace scenic tour
If Hotel/Accommodation pick up is needed please book the Hotel Pick up option upon checkout.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Full safety briefing with the trip guide
All relevant canoe & kayaking equipment
An additional cost per person does apply to Hotel pickup/drop off: NZ$40.00pp
Gratuities
Food and drinks (some snacks available for purchase at reception)
An additional fee of $40.00pp for pick up does apply to all travelers
Lake McLaren & Hotel Pickup: Costs Extra
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour: Standard tour meeting at Waimarino Adventure Park - no transport included
Duration: 4 hours: Approximately a 3.5 hour excursion departing from and returning to the passenger entry to the Port of Tauranga.
Departure Point: This tour departs and returns from the Passenger Entry to the Port of Tauranga.
Kanu: This tour is operated in one of our Big Kanu's a unique family friendly and accessible option for all ages.
Pickup included
Operated by Waimarino Kayak Tours
30 reviews
Sarah H,Nov 30, 2024
What an amazing experience! Our tour guide Leo really made the experience. He was knowledgeable, friendly and a great guide overall. The scenery was spectacular, and the size of the group is perfect. Would highly recommend!
Robert O,Nov 24, 2024
Easy kayaking on the river. Beatiful scenery, especially in the little canyon. Guide was friendly, helpful, and knowledgable. Definitely worth it :)
Heather c,Nov 11, 2024
We signed up for a kayak tour, what we got was a large canoe that held 8 other couples. We had to paddle with a heavy oar. Paddling on a kayak would have been much easier and more fun. That being said, the tour guides were wonderful and knowledgeable and insightful. The canyon area was beautiful but since it was daytime we didn’t see glow worms, but this trip wasn’t adversitied to see them so that was expected. If we’d have had kayaks I’d give this 5 stars.
Jeni H,Nov 11, 2024
The lake was amazing. Very serene and amazingly beautiful. Guides were also awesome. Only drawback was this was not the kayaking trip that I expected. It was a large canoe that held all 12 of the guests. I would prefer to have a kayak of my own. For that reason I would not recommend.
Louie G,Nov 5, 2024
our guide was very helpful and friendly. it was a very nice experience because there was only two of us in the tour 😊