
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.
🏆 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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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Pinkman Pictures
9 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
9 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!”
Chloe Wang
6 months ago
“Booked a Kayak tour for my parents (in their 50s first time in Tauranga) and they loved it so much they told me to make sure to write a review. Even though they were running late, the company was kind and understanding. They were lucky enough to have perfect weather and only one other kayak with them. They really appreciated their tour guide Eoghan who kept them safe and informed and entertained the whole time. A beautiful relaxing experience, highly recommend!!”
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Based on Google review tagsKayaking
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Bbq facilities
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Glow worms
12 reviews
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8 reviews
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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.






