About Rotorua Kayaking
Rotorua Kayaking is a specialist kayak tour operator based on the shores of Lake Rotoiti at Okere Falls, approximately 20 kilometres north of Rotorua city centre. Nestled at the inlet to the Kaituna River, their lakeside base provides direct water access to one of the most scenic paddling environments in the North Island, complete with geothermal hot pools, glowworm caves, and pristine native bush.
Their guided kayak tours traverse Lake Rotoiti to destinations only accessible by water, including the natural geothermal Manupirua Hot Pools where guests can soak in mineral-rich waters surrounded by native forest. They also offer kayak hire for independent paddlers, glowworm cave tours by kayak, and evening paddles. Tours cater to all experience levels — no previous kayaking experience is required, and guides provide full instruction and equipment.
The magic of Rotorua Kayaking lies in the destinations they access — Manupirua Hot Pools and the glowworm caves are hidden gems that most visitors to Rotorua never see because they're only reachable by boat. Paddling across the calm, clear waters of Lake Rotoiti surrounded by native bush is a world away from the tourist bustle of central Rotorua, offering a peaceful counterpoint to the city's high-adrenaline attractions.
