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Waimarino Adventure Park & Kayak Tours

36 Taniwha Place | Bethlehem, Tauranga 3172 , New Zealand
64 7 576 4233
Ranked #1 of 13 tours in Tauranga
5.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Waimarino Adventure Park is situated on the banks of the Wairoa River just 10 minutes from Tauranga city. This tranquil paradise is based around the...... more » Owner description: Waimarino Adventure Park is situated on the banks of the Wairoa River just 10 minutes from Tauranga city. This tranquil paradise is based around the sport of kayaking and over the past 35 years, Waimarino has become Tauranga’s premier kayaking & recreation location. Waimarino Adventure Park has New Zealand's only kayak slide, The Blob, kayaks, rock climbing, diving boards, Italian Pedallos and plenty more. Grab your swimwear and visit us for a great day of action & fun.Waimarino Kayak Tours offer a great range of kayak tours in Tauranga & Rotorua region including magical glow-worm experiences, fantastic scenery, lake-edge thermal hot pools, catering and transport.Enjoy light refreshments & NZ wine on the edge of Lake McLaren at sunset, surrounded by the ducks &swans. Glide across the calm waters at twilight, before entering our enchanting glow-worm canyon. Our glow-worm kayak tour is truly unique, and a fantastic ‘must do’ experience while in NZ. This glow-worm kayak tour experience is not available in any other location globally. ONLY in Tauranga!Enjoy our kayak tour on scenic Lake Rotoiti, paddle past pohutakawas, (NZ’s Christmas tree) cascading native bush& abundant birdlife along the lake edge. Classic kiwi holiday homes nestle amongst the cliffs & coves. Enjoy the myths and legends of the Maori people linked to Lake Rototiti, before entering the glow-worm cave. Cross the lake to the Manupirua natural thermal hot-pools to relax and reflect on your exhilarating experiences.Please see our website for more information about our park and kayak tour options. « less
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Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We've been to Waimarino for school trips and family birthday parties and each time everyone has had loads of affordable fun. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This is an absolute must do on a sunny day with your friends and family. We went to the park and took a picnic with us for the day. I am still nursing bruises from the blob and replaying the day through the videos we took but it has to be one of the funniest days I have ever had.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Awesome time! We went in early fall and had the whole lake and tour to ourselves. Even though it was just my wife and I, they didn't skimp on anything. Mulled wine to sip as the air chilled and we watched the sunset, delicious cheeses and olives and salami, and then an amazing tour with a friendly, informative, fun guide.... More

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Hobart, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

What an amazing way to see NZ glow worms! Rang and booked for same day. Husband and I arrived and were greeted by Dave, our guide. We were the only booking so after a short drive to Maclarens Lake, mulled wine, cheese, olives, dip and crackers we set off in our kayaks. After a leisurely 1500m paddle we entered a... More

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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Are you ready for an amazing and unforgettable evening??? Ask and book in waimarino Glowworm Kayaking tour... It s just the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful night and be in a dream!!! Good instructors, comfortable equipments, snaks and wine,everything was more than allright...it was Totally awesome!!! we did Te Anau glowworm caves ( was allright) and Waitomo ( too... More

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Auckland, NZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

To quote Monty Python - "...and now for something completely different." And, it is a wonderful experience. We are NZers and didn't know about this superb activity until recently! The evening we went, it was my wife and I plus guide. To start: lovely wine, cheese, crackers and fruit by the lake - a veritable feast. All the gear you... More

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Drew Copestake, General Manager at Waimarino Adventure Park & Kayak Tours, responded to this review
25 March 2012

Hi, Thank you for an absolutely brilliant review. You have summarised our Lake McLaren Glow-worm Kayak Tour beautifully. It is truly a fantastic experience for both Kiwi & International guests with wine, cheese birds, great guides & equipment & thousands of amazing glow-worms. Thanks for taking the time to write your review. Regards, Drew More

Salford
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

My wife and I went on the evening Glow Worm trip in McClarens Falls Park. The trip was well organised and punctual and the start location was very scenic. There was good instruction on what we would be doing and how to use the equipment and once dusk was upon us the sight of the glow worms was quite amazing.... More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

A superb attraction on the bank of the Wairoa River. Great for all ages. Things to do include jumping off diving boards, kayaking, rope-swinging, rock-climbing and (my favourite) blobbing. Unless you are immune to the cold, a wetsuit is essential. A camera is also very important, as the the blob can provide many funny (and embarrassing) photo oppurtunities. More

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Tauranga, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

We had 2 guides, Sean and Jade who worked for our school today. They could not have done more. They supported the students, paddled the students, made sure that the students were safe and in a safe area. Way to go Waimarino, you continue to provide the best in the Bay of Plenty with kayaking! More

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Bowen, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

We went on a daytrip when our ship docked at Tauranga. Our guide - Tim, was super helpful. The kids had a great time - it was hard to peel them away from the thermal pools and they certainly slept well that night after all the paddling! Thanks for a great experience. More

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