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Lake McLaren Serenity: Canoe & Kayak Adventure
4.7
35 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
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Lake McLaren - If you are arriving from a cruise ship, please note that this tour will be conducted in an 18-seater canoe, not in kayaks.
Experience the tranquil beauty of Lake McLaren, where serenity is redefined. Glide smoothly past an array of birdlife, close enough to touch with your paddle. Towering cliffs contrast with the lush native bush,…
- Lake McLaren - If you are arriving from a cruise ship, please note that this tour will be conducted in an 18-seater canoe, not in kayaks.
Experience the tranquil beauty of Lake McLaren, where serenity is redefined. Glide smoothly past an array of birdlife, close enough to touch with your paddle. Towering cliffs contrast with the lush native bush, as gentle streams flow into the lake’s edge. Paddle into the breathtaking Mangapapa Canyon, where the water is as deep as the cliffs, and the native bush seems to 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
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (some snacks available for purchase at reception)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (some snacks available for purchase at reception)
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
Please meet us in the top car park of Waimarino Adventure Park
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
(35 Ratings)
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Flowerbloss
Feb 8, 2025
Excellent Canoe Trip on the McLauren River - Wonderful, relaxing & informative canoe trip with Leo & Ewan - both of them kept us entertained on this trip - would highly recommend if visiting Tauranga!
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M3061dkamyd
Feb 4, 2025
A must see event!! - We had a kayak trip with a visit to the glow worm cave as well as a visit to the hot springs. The whole experience was unbelievably amazing!
I highly recommend this as long as you can paddle a kayak for sustained amounts of time.
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1barbarar
Jan 18, 2025
Fabulous - Fabulous experience. I had a perfect experience kayaking, seeing the gloworms and relaxing in the hot pools. Aaron was an amazing guide and we kayaked past beautiful scenery. The gloworm cave was a highlight. Double kayaks made the experience accessible for everyone snd we did the 10 km adventure easily. If you get the opportunity to take this your - just do it.
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Sarah_h
Nov 30, 2024
Spectacular scenery with a great guide. Amazing! - What an amazing experience! Our tour guide Leo really made the experience. He was knowledgeable, friendly and a great guide overall. The scenery was spectacular, and the size of the group is perfect. Would highly recommend!
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Robert_o
Nov 24, 2024
Lake McLaren on kayaks - Easy kayaking on the river. Beatiful scenery, especially in the little canyon. Guide was friendly, helpful, and knowledgable.
Definitely worth it :)
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Louie_g
Nov 5, 2024
Lake McLaren Tour - our guide was very helpful and friendly. it was a very nice experience because there was only two of us in the tour 😊
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20terresab
Jan 7, 2025
Great experience!! - Great views, loads of amazing photos! Thanks to our great team of experts. Felt very safe. Loved the glow worms and the beautiful moss covered rocks.
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Shawn_c
Jan 1, 2025
It’s just a lake - We did the canoe version, not by choice, it was just the one we ended up with after booking the tour. Couple of points,
1) it just a lake.
2) you’ll be looking at some ducks and trees (see point 1).
3) if you’re not skinny or small (I’m 6’2” 240lbs) and end up at the back or front of the boat it’s very narrow so you’re going to be quite uncomfortable hour or two.
Five stars for the tour guides. Great people. Engaging. Friendly. They’re top tier.
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Jeni_h
Nov 11, 2024
Beautiful but……… - The lake was amazing. Very serene and amazingly beautiful. Guides were also awesome. Only drawback was this was not the kayaking trip that I expected. It was a large canoe that held all 12 of the guests. I would prefer to have a kayak of my own. For that reason I would not recommend.
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Heather_c
Nov 11, 2024
Not what was advertised - We signed up for a kayak tour, what we got was a large canoe that held 8 other couples. We had to paddle with a heavy oar. Paddling on a kayak would have been much easier and more fun. That being said, the tour guides were wonderful and knowledgeable and insightful. The canyon area was beautiful but since it was daytime we didn’t see glow worms, but this trip wasn’t adversitied to see them so that was expected. If we’d have had kayaks I’d give this 5 stars.
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