Maunga to Awa Adventure

Ancient forest, river kayak magic & a glow worm wonderland.

Wamder Maungatautari’s sanctuary of native wildlife and lush New Zealand bush, before a magical twilight kayak on the river where glow worms light the way.

Duration

6.5-7 hours.
Private return shuttle (shared seats).

Interest points

Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain, Kayak Tour, Canyon, Glow worms

Cost

From $366pp
(group pricing applies)

Includes:

Return shuttle, Maungatautari Sanctuary tour, twilight kayak tour

What’s Included

Private return shuttle (shared seats)
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari self-guided tour
Twilight Kayak Glow Worm Tour

Important: Bring packed food/snacks

Pricing

2 adults: $366pp
Got a group?
Reach out to us for a group discount

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Itinerary

13:00 Shuttle Departure — Grassroots Trust Velodrome, Cambridge
A scenic shuttle to Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari with interesting driver commentary on the landscape, local wildlife and the area's history.

13:45 Arrive at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari

14:00 Explore Sanctuary Mountain (self-guided experience)
Wander the peaceful tracks of one of Aotearoa's most impressive ecological sanctuaries for native birds and plants.

16:00 Shuttle to Riverside Adventures Base (Horahora Rd)
Relax on a short transfer to the Waikato River, where your kayak adventure begins.

16:20 Arrive at RAW (Riverside Adventures Waikato) — Kayak induction
Meet your friendly tour guides and prepare for a magical evening paddle where thousands of glow worms await you in the Pokaiwhenua canyon.

16:30 Twilight Kayak Glow Worm Tour begins (4 hrs)

20:45 Return shuttle to Cambridge Velodrome

21:15 Arrive at Grassroots Trust Velodrome

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