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Depart from the Rotorua i-SITE information center and kayak on a lake from dusk into the night to find a glowworm cave. Enjoy local Kiwi snacks and hot tea on a secluded lakeside beach reachable only by water, then paddle after dark to a hidden cave where thousands of glowworms light up the walls. If the sky is clear, you may see stars and the Milky Way stretching over the lake on your way back. Tours run in small groups, and return transportation from the Rotorua i-SITE is included.

Depart from the Rotorua i-SITE
and head to the lake
Meet the Taiao Adventures team at the Rotorua i-SITE in central Rotorua and hear about the evening ahead. After a 25-minute shuttle ride to the lake, gear up and receive a safety briefing tailored to your group.
Paddle across the lake at dusk
and rest on a lakeside beach

As you paddle across the lake, watch the colors change as the day fades. Your first stop is a secluded lakeside beach reachable only by water, where you get out of your kayak to enjoy local Kiwi snacks and hot tea.
Find glowworms
in a hidden cave after dark

Paddle along the shore to a hidden cave that comes alive after dark. Inside, thousands of glowworms light up the walls, and your guide gives you quiet time to take it in and answers your questions.
If the sky is clear, paddle back under the stars and the Milky Way stretching over the lake. After helping pack up the gear, your guide takes you back to Rotorua.
※ Glowworms and stars depend on natural conditions and weather, so viewing is not guaranteed.
※ This tour is for intermediate paddlers.
Meeting point:
Rotorua i-SITE information center
1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Meeting point information:
Meet in front of the Rotorua i-SITE information center on Fenton Street. Look for the Taiao Adventures guide. You will be dropped back in Rotorua after the tour.
1167 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand