Overview
Escape with us to the most pure and otherworldly experience that natural New Zealand has to offer. See the plankton glowing in the dark from your first paddle stroke on the bioluminescent kayak tour. As the night grows darker, step into your very comfortable kayak and get ready for a personal encounter with this remarkable phenomenon. 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.
What you will be doing
Meet your guide and check clothing, gather equipment, land learn how to use your gear.
Paddle around to find the bioluminescence before paddling back to shore.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: 1 Okura River Rd, 0792 Auckland, NZ
🗺️ Instructions: Meet at 1 Okura River Rd, 0792 Auckland, NZ
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
The best time to see bioluminescence is during warmer weather & water! Peak Auckland bioluminescence season is October-April
Please note there is no toilet on-site
If you didn't see bioluminescence, we will offer a return trip at half price.
The rise in ocean temperatures can favour the growth and distribution of bioluminescent organisms, leading to an overall increase in bioluminescence. However, while this phenomenon is noteworthy, it does not outweigh the severe negative consequences of climate change, including ocean acidification, rising sea levels, and biodiversity loss. Efforts to mitigate climate change and protect marine ecosystems are crucial for maintaining a sustainable and balanced environment.
Inclusion ✅
Instructor
Kayaks/ Paddles/ Canoes
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
Pick up and drop off transport
Restroom onboard
About your host
Social Nature MovementWe’ve made it our mission to help people discover better ways of living and working by delivering outdoor experiences that encourage and nurture human-nature relationships. We provide stimulating experiences that combine the three most important aspects of life, being social with others, getting moving, and connecting with nature. We offer almost any type of outdoor adventure and experience you can think of, with qualified and friendly staff, we help you discover more of New Zealand’s great outdoors.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.