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Lake McLaren Kayak Tour: Serene Waters Adventure
4.7
28 Ratings
Tauranga
For those arriving from a cruise ship, enjoy paddling to the center of the beautifully tranquil Lake McLaren in an 18-seater canoe, where peace is redefined. On days when there is no cruise ship docked at the Port of Tauranga, kayaks will be used instead.
For those arriving from a cruise ship, enjoy paddling to the center of the beautifully tranquil Lake McLaren in an 18-seater canoe, where peace is redefined. On days when there is no cruise ship docked at the Port of Tauranga, kayaks will be used instead.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lake McLaren - Enjoy the wonderful calm Lake McLaren where serenity takes a new name. Gently paddle past a multitude of birdlife, literally within paddles’ reach. Sheer cliffs break the stark lush native bush as gentle streams enter the lake’s edge. Paddle into the stunning Mangapapa canyon with water as deep as the cliffs on the sides, where the native bush appears to touch and form a cave.
- Lake McLaren - Enjoy the wonderful calm Lake McLaren where serenity takes a new name. Gently paddle past a multitude of birdlife, literally within paddles’ reach. Sheer cliffs break the stark lush native bush as gentle streams enter the lake’s edge. Paddle into the stunning Mangapapa canyon with water as deep as the cliffs on the sides, where the native bush appears to touch and form a cave.
What's Included
- Full safety briefing with the trip guide
- All relevant canoe & kayaking equipment
- Full safety briefing with the trip guide
- All relevant canoe & kayaking equipment
What's Not Included
- 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
- 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
Additional Information
- 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.
- 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.
Location
Waimarino Water & Adventure Park
Taniwha Place
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(28 Ratings)
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James_e
Mar 24, 2024
McKaren Kayak - The steep canyons, mist hovering over the river and the sun filtering through the trees and ferns.
Jes was a wonderful guide adding much about the area.
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Robert_h
Mar 2, 2024
A Pleasurable actvity in a Relaxing, Picturesque Environment. - David was an excellent guide for a wonderful time on the waters of Lake McLaren. From the pick up point, his reassuring, relaxed and informative manner assisted us to totally enjoy a day of great fun and immersive scenery. Throughout the excursion we felt safe, relaxed and completely looked after. David's happy, caring disposition was appreciated and the experience and scenery was truly memorable.
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Kelly_t
Feb 23, 2024
Easy, peaceful kayak excursion for all ages. - First time kayaking and it was super easy. Guide was informative and the scenery was awesome. Was picked up and dropped off from cruise port. Highly recommend as a day excursion when your ship is in port.
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Lisatamblyn11
Feb 20, 2024
Beautiful day - Had a great day at Lake McLean. The scenic drive was beautiful and the kayaking was great! Shout out to our guide Christie, who looked after us. He was terrific - really informative.
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Bryan_h
Feb 17, 2024
So happy for this experience! - This was a fabulous experience right from the beginning with our guides being so friendly and welcoming! Both guides seemed to be very knowledgeable about the area and they were also very helpful. The paddling of the kayaks was approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours which was a little long for me, but I would highly recommend this tour just to see the beauty of Mcclaren lake and to learn about the glow worms. Thank you to Darough (spelling???) & Kris…excellent guides!
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Traceymg3315dg
Jan 29, 2024
Fun Easy and Beautiful Scenery! - A fun and beautiful experience. As newbies to kayaking it was easy to learn from our guide Christy. Wonderful experience highly recommended if you are in Tauranga!
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Beachbabereading
Jan 21, 2024
A great activity - even for the over 50’s ! - As two novice kayakers, we booked this and were met at the port and taken swiftly to Waimarino for a pit stop and to collect the Kayaks. Our guide Crispy was really considerate and explained things as we went along. Our small group, 7 in total carried on up to Lake McClaren, quickly got the kayaks and safety gear on the water. Spent the time going around the lake, then up two rivers, estimated total of 4km, very smooth and relaxing. Highly recommend.
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Paul
Jan 21, 2024
Relaxed starter experience to kayaking - Tom our instructor was superb, whilst I’ve kayaked for a number of years my wife has not, this was a great starter experience for her with some stunning scenery as well. Would highly recommended this experience.
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Passport00531695504
Dec 2, 2023
Fun Family Kayak Tour - This was a perfect kayak tour for our family. We are a family of five with boys ages 13, 10, and 6. Our guide David was great. He answered our questions and shared information about the area. The lake was beautiful.
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Sharnee_j
Nov 15, 2023
A MUST DO - Hannah our tour guide made the experience beautiful with the amount of knowledge of the area she had. The beautiful scenery and peaceful area really made the experience. We were able to organise this tour from the cruise ship terminal. Highly recommend.
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