Relax on the shores of tranquil Lake McLaren, enjoying locally sourced refreshments as you watch the ducks and swans prepare for the evening. At dusk, our kayak guides will take you out on the lake to watch the sun set over the hills. Paddle your kayak gently at night and discover the magic of the magical firefly canyon…
If any of the above words describe the activity you and your group are looking for, then a Glowworm kayaking tour is for you.
This is a truly unique experience; while you can see glow worms elsewhere in New Zealand, and you can sea kayak in many places around the world, this is the only place where the two come together for a magical and truly unique experience. This glow worm kayaking tour is great fun with great snacks, beautiful views, fantastic birds and incredible fireflies.
Enjoy delicious drinks on the shores of Lake McLaren. Our kayak guides will prepare and teach you how to kayak efficiently before sending you out on beautiful Lake McLaren at dusk to kayak to the mysterious Firefly Canyon.
The glowworms are located in a narrow canyon with high slopes at the top of the lake, not in a cave, so our kayaking tour only leaves once a day before sunset, so when we reach the glowworm canyon it’s already completely dark, just right for the best view of the glowworms.
You may have tried kayaking before, but you probably haven’t kayaked at night (we provide headlamps) and certainly haven’t kayaked in the dark to see firefly constellations. This is a fully guided kayaking tour where our professional guides will lead your group and provide a fascinating and informative brief about the life cycle and characteristics of the New Zealand mushroom mosquito (firefly).