
Waimarino Water & Adventure Park
📍 Bethlehem, Bay of Plenty
Outdoor water park with inflatable slides and jumping pillows for full-day hire, plus guided glowworm kayaking tours on scenic Lake McLaren. Guides are praised for professionalism, storytelling, and making every tour feel personal.
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Waimarino and its team Jordan, Jack, and Uchie for making the kayaking and glowworm experience absolutely unforgettable! Their professionalism, friendliness, and passion really made our trip special. From clear guidance on the kayak to pointing out the best spots to enjoy the glowworms, everything was handled perfectly. I’d highly recommend their service to anyone looking for an amazing adventure. Thanks again for an stunning experience!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
The glowworm kayaking tour is a genuinely memorable experience — reviewers describe guides who bring the landscape to life with storytelling and make even nervous paddlers feel confident on the water. Book online and arrive ready for a full day.
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Pinkman Pictures
2 months ago
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Waimarino and its team Jordan, Jack, and Uchie for making the kayaking and glowworm experience absolutely unforgettable! Their professionalism, friendliness, and passion really made our trip special. From clear guidance on the kayak to pointing out the best spots to enjoy the glowworms, everything was handled perfectly. I’d highly recommend their service to anyone looking for an amazing adventure. Thanks again for an stunning experience!”
Line Bundgaard Keijsers
3 months ago
“Today we had the privilege and honour to have a scenic Lake McLaren kayak tour with the best guide with the worst sense of humour, Eoghan! We were expecting a tour group, but it turned out to just be the two of us, real chill. The tour was obviously breathtaking, but Eoghan's storytelling abilities took it to a whole new level. Five stars doesn't cover how great of a time we had. Eoghan if you're reading this, we're still giggling about what the chicken did. Cheers mate!”
Clare Rosser
3 months ago
“We were lucky enough to be part of the glow worm kayaking tour on New Years day. It was a memorable experience with the glow worms putting on a spectacular show. The whole trip ran very smoothly and we felt very comfortable with the professional and fun guides. An experience not to be missed! A special shout out to Olivia at Reception who make the whole booking experience so easy and to Eoghan for being an outstanding, fun and knowledgeable lead guide.”
Holly Jackson
a year ago
“I would love to highlight the experience we had. Easy to book on line. Lovly starf who were all so polite. Had huge smiles and looked they like loved working there. They were kind and observant with watching the people in the water. I think the price was worth it. Lots to do. And not over crowded, my 10 year old and partner loved It. We will definitely be back and I would recommend Visiting if you havnt yet., 100⭐️s Thanks for the awsome day. :)”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Waimarino combines a water park with inflatable slides, kayaks and paddleboards available for full-day hire, and evening glowworm kayaking tours on Lake McLaren. Tours run in small groups, with guides navigating by starlight and pointing out glowworm clusters along the waterway. Staff provide clear paddling instruction for beginners, and the booking process is straightforward online.



