Duration
6:30 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Setting off from the pier, enjoy a scenic drive from Tauranga to Lake Rotoiti. Upon arrival, and after a safety briefing and instruction, you’ll step aboard your 2-man kayak. As you paddle out onto the lake, admire the beautiful surrounding scenery.
You’ll paddle your way into the glow-worm cave, a little known cave with a hidden entrance around 20 metres deep. Look around and admire the bioluminescent lights of tiny glow worms.
Afterwards, you’ll paddle across to the Manupirua hot thermal pools for a well-earned break. The pools are only accessible by water and offer a unique experience. Enjoy a 30 minute soak in the pools and relax your mind, body and soul. A light snack box lunch will be offered, before paddling back to base for the return drive to Tauranga.
At a glance*
Duration: Full day guided tour
Activity: High level of activity
Transport: By coach and on foot
Why Book? Kayak Lake Rotoiti and view the glow worm cave, and take a dip in the Manupirua hot thermal pools.
Itinerary*
Transfer shipside to Lake Rotoiti > Arrive at Lake Rotoiti Kayak bases > Safety briefing > Kayaking (including lunch break and hot pool soak) > Return to shipside
What's included*
Scenic views
Lunch
Essential information
Please note the coach ride from the Port to Lake Rotoiti is approx. 1 hour 15 minutes each way. This excursion will be operated by bus and kayak. Picnic-style lunch box will be served at the lakes edge.
No previous kayaking experience is required, but a very good level of fitness and mobility are needed. Participants should be competent swimmers and physically fit, and not suffer from any back problems. Pregnant women and children under eight may not participate.
You will be paddling for two hours, sometimes in breezy conditions. 45 minutes is spent at the hot pools for an optional swim.
Wear your swimsuit under your clothing; bring a towel, reef-safe/biodegradable sunscreen, light clothing to act as a full cover-up for further protection from the sun, and a hat. Bring a change of clothing, as you may get wet. Please wear clothing suitable for kayaking, shorts are advised (jeans are not permitted). Water shoes are recommended, however, you may be requested to remove your shoes whilst in the kayak. You’ll be required to wear a life jacket.
This tour operates come rain or shine, however on occasions due to high winds it may be deemed unsuitable to visit the Glow Worm Cave, and an alternative lake will be visited.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.