Auckland Bioluminescence Kayak Tour at Waiake Beach
- 2hDuration
- Max 12 peopleGroup Size
- EnglishSpeaking Guide
- Mobile ticketAccepted
About this experience
See the plankton glow in the dark from your first paddle stroke on the bioluminescent kayak tour. Our professional guide will lead you to the best spots where the glowing algae accumulates. You will be enchanted by how every stroke of your paddles leaves behind a glowing swirl of bluish light, and fish light up their path like shooting stars in the water. No Prior Kayaking Experience Needed.
Highlights
- Professional guide with local knowledge and safety expertise
- All kayaking equipment : double kayaks, paddles, and comfortable lifejackets
- Pre-tour briefing covering safety, kayak operation, and what to expect
- 1 hour 15 minutes of guided paddling through bioluminescent waters
Itinerary
- 1Safety & Kayak Briefing (20 minutes) How to safely use your kayak and paddle efficiently. Fitting your lifejacket and adjusting your seating. Safety protocols and communication signals. Your guide will answer any questions before you head out.
- 2On-Water Exploration (1 hour 15 minutes) Launch your kayak into the water as twilight settles in. Paddle gently through the calm, darkening waters. Watch as each paddle stroke ignites the sea with sparkling blue light. Explore hidden corners and glowing hotspots known only to your guide. Listen and learn as your guide explains these natural wonders of the sea. Take moments of stillness to absorb the surreal natural beauty. (Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon and we cannot guarantee we will see it).
What's included
- Professional guide with local knowledge and safety expertise
- All kayaking equipment : double kayaks, paddles, and comfortable lifejackets
- Pre-tour briefing covering safety, kayak operation, and what to expect
- 1 hour 15 minutes of guided paddling through bioluminescent waters
- Kayak Storage, dry bags not included
- Toilets – There are toilet facilities at the launch site
What's not included
- Food and drinks – Please bring water and eat beforehand
- Towels or change of clothes – You will get wet, bring your own if desired
- Dry bags – Not provided, please bring your own if needed for small items
- Photos – Photos are not included
Before you go
<ul><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 2 hours</li><li><strong>Ages / group size:</strong> Minimum age 13</li><li><strong>Languages:</strong> English</li><li><strong>Cancellation:</strong> 100% charge less than 24 hours before departure; 0% charge more than 24 hours before departure</li><li><strong>What to bring:</strong> Warm, comfortable clothing suitable for nighttime outdoor activity (quick-dry or thermal layers recommended); Footwear that can get wet (e.g. sandals, water shoes, or old sneakers)</li><li><strong>Good to know:</strong> Weather conditions including cold, wind, rain, or changing visibility; Minor to serious physical injury (e.g. slips, falls, strains); Any required medication (e.g. asthma inhalers, allergy medication)</li></ul>
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