Bioluminescentie-kajaktocht - Est. 1994
Beschrijving
Ervaar de meest betoverende lichtshow van de natuur met onze 2 uur durende bioluminescentie kajaktour. Terwijl de zon onder de horizon zakt, ga je mee voor een serene en ontzagwekkende avondpeddel, waar je getuige bent van de betoverende gloed van de kleinste zeedieren. Zweef door rustige wateren onder de sterrenhemel en zie buitenaardse bioluminescentie van dichtbij. Perfect voor families, vrienden of solo ontdekkingsreizigers. Het is zeer zeldzaam dat we niet minstens één type bioluminescentie zien. In het zeldzame geval dat bio niet zichtbaar is, bieden we 50% terugbetaling of een gratis herhalingstour. Geschikt voor kinderen vanaf 11 jaar onder begeleiding van een volwassene. Neem voor het boeken rechtstreeks contact op met Canoe & Kayak als u jongere kinderen wilt meenemen. Onze tour heeft een verhouding van 1 Gids TOT 6 KLANTEN, waardoor veiligheid de prioriteit is en elke deelnemer een uitstekende persoonlijke service krijgt. * Gebrek aan bio moet worden geverifieerd door de Gids op de nacht. Zie onze website voor tour FAQs.
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
Geniet van een nachtelijke peddel in het beschermde water van het Long Bay - Okura Marine Reserve.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met ruggengraatletsel
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Neem een handdoek, sneldrogende kleding, geschikt schoeisel en andere kleding mee voor na de tour
- Kajakken is een natte sport – je mag verwachten dat je nat wordt. Draag kleding die tegen spatten kan
- Al onze tourlocaties zijn toegankelijk met Uber/Taxi. Of gebruik AT Journey Planner als je gebruik maakt van het openbaar vervoer.
- Maanlichtbericht : Maanlicht beïnvloedt deze tour en hoe helder je bioluminescentie zult zien. Als de maan helderder is, kan de gloed subtieler zijn, maar nog steeds zichtbaar. We raden aan om te boeken bij een nieuwe maan of op nachten met latere maansopkomst voor het beste effect. Controleer de Maankalender voordat u boekt. In november–april is de gloed vaak sterk genoeg om op de meeste nachten van te genieten. Deze populaire data lopen wel snel vol, dus vooruit boeken is een goed idee.
- DE LOCATIE WORDT U OP DE DAG VAN UW TOUR VOOR 10.00 UUR GEMAILD. ZORG ERVOOR DAT U TOEGANG HEBT TOT HET E-MAILADRES DAT U VOOR DE BOEKING HEBT GEBRUIKT.
Beoordelingen(204)
If you ever get the chance to experience the bioluminescent waters off Auckland’s North Shore—take it. And if you can do it with Canoe & Kayak Adventures, even better. What made this night truly unforgettable wasn’t just the surreal glow lighting up every paddle stroke—it was Paul and Matt. These two didn’t just guide a tour; they elevated the entire experience into something that felt personal, effortless, and genuinely special. From the moment we arrived at Waiake Beach, their energy was calm, welcoming, and quietly confident—the kind that instantly makes you feel like you’re in the best hands possible. Out on the water, they struck that rare balance: giving us space to soak in the magic while also sharing just enough insight, stories, and humor to deepen the moment without ever overwhelming it. Every question was met with enthusiasm, every detail handled seamlessly, and every guest made to feel like part of something unique. And then there was the bioluminescence itself—like paddling through a sky full of stars that had somehow slipped into the ocean. Every movement created this glowing ripple, and somehow, Paul and Matt made sure we experienced it in the most immersive, unhurried way possible. This wasn’t just a tour. It was one of those rare experiences that stays with you—equal parts awe, peace, and quiet excitement. Massive thanks to Paul for turning a beautiful natural phenomenon into something truly unforgettable. If you’re even thinking about it—just go. And hope you get these two legends as your guides.
Wow! What an awesome review. This means a lot. We’re glad you got to experience the magic of the bioluminescence...it really is something special out there. Even better to hear that Paul and Matt helped make the night feel relaxed, personal, and memorable. I'll be happy to pass this message on to them.
I'm not sure what your justification will be for yet another bad moon experience after reading many of the others complaining about the same issue. This was the only date we could do it with the other company unavailable so we gave it a go anyway, with regret. The moon was indeed big and bright, the water shines so much and you can barely see specks. Unless you guys can take us into caves or something i'm not sure how rafting us up to make shadows helps a bad situation when you are mostly thinking about being wet, cold and mostly unsatisfied.
There is always a level of uncertainty when working with natural phenomena. We cannot simply cancel tours based on the moon phase alone. For example, a small crescent moon can sometimes be very bright depending on atmospheric conditions, while a full moon may not rise until late in the tour or may be obscured by clouds. Our team monitors conditions closely and uses experience and judgement when making decisions about whether to run a tour. In many cases, we have delivered excellent bioluminescence experiences under a wide range of moon conditions. Because these factors can vary from night to night, we now label full moon dates on our booking calendar so guests can make an informed choice about when they would prefer to join us.
I was reluctant again because I already try this last season, but my friends make me try one more. Still no improvement. Once a mistake, twice a coincidence...I won't be back third time
We take comments like yours seriously and are always working to improve our service each season. During the week this review was posted, our guides reported strong bioluminescence sightings on multiple tours, so we would like to better understand your specific experience. Could you please contact us directly with your tour and booking date so we can investigate further? For transparency, we do offer a 50% refund or a complimentary repeat tour if bioluminescence is not seen, provided this is verified by your tour guide on the night. This helps ensure fairness for all guests, as conditions can vary naturally.
Amazing experience! A must do! Seeing the big blue was just ocean magic! Purple team was a vibe on Saturday night and I can’t thank Keith enough for being the best tour guide! His leadership, kindness, knowledge on EVERYTHING. Was truly mind blowing and learnt so much from you. Also thank you to Jane who I paired up with she was a blessing to me. Thank you Keith for making this experience the most memorable 🫶🏼 Purple 5 signing out 💜
What an absolute joy it was hosting this experience for you and your friends. Keith will be super happy to hear this support and feedback from you.
A very well organised and safety conscious activity. Great, friendly and experienced guides. The group max of 6 is the perfect number out on the water. I would recommend going to anyone who has never experienced kayaking in the dark. A really great gift idea (we took 2 kids for their 16th birthday).
It was a pleasure bringing your family out kayaking. Thanks for joining us and leaving a review!
We saw the bioluminescence! It was amazing! Beautiful sky also. Great night!
Thanks for letting us share it with you! We hope to see you on a day tour :)
It was an incredible night! Josh was super cool and had all sorts of tricks that really helped us see more blue! The stars were out in full view as well. Seriously couldn't have asked for better. Make sure you bring shoes you don't mind getting wet though, and please read the instructions on the email! 🙂
Thanks for the review. I'm glad your guide showed you our tricks for creating different displays of bio. It's great when you have a clear sky - stars in the water and the sky!
It was a fantastic night paddle conducted by a well-organised and friendly crew. We felt in absolutely safe hands! We went with our pre-teenage grand children, and they found it very exciting. Even for us locals it was awesome to be out on the water in front of Long Bay/Torbay in the dark, enjoying the bioluminescence as well as the night sky.
Thanks for the review! Sounds like you had a nice, cruisy tour. I'm glad you were well taken care of. Thanks for joining us.
Only nice thing on our tour was the moon, but that's not what we paid for and it made for poor viewing so the guides tried to get us to bunch up to make dark shadows so we could only just see it in the water with some sparse sparkles
We’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations. Bioluminescence is a natural phenomenon and levels can vary from night to night. Our guides use a range of techniques to help bring it out — including finding darker areas, using natural features like cliffs for shadow, and helping your eyes adjust so you can get the best possible view on the night.
I’d give it five stars but there wasn’t enough info about gear for when I was packing. 1. You don’t need to be super fit, if you can sit on a low bench and get back up, you are good, 2. You will get wet and a bit muddy, you can still get an uber (they give you a garbage bag to sit on), 3. Plastic slides, crocs, water shoes are a must, 4. Clothes that dry quick are best. Other than that, you will stay in the estuary and not go out to sea, there are zero scary wildlife situations, 5. The guides are lovely and the water is spectacular.
Thanks for the review and for sharing your tips — we’re really glad you enjoyed the experience, especially the guides and the time on the water! Just to clarify for future paddlers, we do send out a detailed gear list before the tour and include guidance like expecting to get wet (it is kayaking after all!), suitable footwear options (old shoes, water shoes), and wearing quick-dry clothing — no jeans, plus warm layers like fleece or merino, and a windproof or rain jacket. We also operate across a few different locations, so while some tours are in sheltered estuary environments, others are along the coastline where we stay close to shore.
