Glow Worm Magic Paddle

SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER

Join one of the local paddling highlights of the Tauranga region and enjoy an evening of sunsets, impressive glow worms and stars.

Lake McLaren, tucked away in the Kaimai Ranges, offers a sheltered lake full of adventure and mystery. Meeting before sunset at the lake shores at Cherry Bay, we'll prepare ourselves for a night time adventure up the lake and in to the Glow Worm canyon. 

You'll MUST have a head torch, ideally with a red beam option, so you can see without blinding each other.

As the sun fades your eyes will adjust to the dark and you'll become aware of the new smells and sounds that become evident as it gets dark. Paddling up the lake we'll paddle across the flow from the Mangapapa Power station and in to the hidden canyon. Here, the canyon is lit by thousands of glow worms which are truly spectacular. On the way back we'll float back down the lake and enjoy the stars above us. Simply amazing if you've not done it before.


Please wear lots of warm clothing, woolly hat, gloves and bring a change of clothes.
Bring a hot drink for afterwards.

Meet in the Lake McLaren park at the Cafe/Toilets at 5:15pm before we all drive round the park to the launching location in Cherry Bay. Off water by 8:00pm.

Keen to join the adventure? Register with Estelle bop@canoeandkayak.co.nz / 0220918605
All attendees need to be current club members and have completed a 2 day skills course.