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Daytime Canyon Kayak Tour

Daytime Canyon Kayak Tour

Take a guided canyon kayak tour in the daytime, on the Waikato River. Learn the history of the submerged village and enjoy the serenity of being on the water. Paddle slowly up the Pokaiwhenua Stream and through the canyon carved out by water over many hundreds of years.

From

NZ$ 119.00

Per Person

Highlights

  • Native Flora and Faune surrounding you as you float through a prehistoric like canyon

  • Kayaking on the magical Lake Karapiro

  • Local Maori and European History of the Area

  • Small group tours and private tours available

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Full Description

A relaxing family-friendly adventure where you paddle slowly up the Pokaiwhenua Stream, through the spectacular canyon that has been carved out by water over hundreds of years, and over the submerged Horahora village.

This guided kayak tour begins at our base on Horahora Road as we paddle along the southern edge of Lake Karāpiro and over the submerged village and power station that produced electricity for the early Waihi goldfields.

Enjoy the serenity as your guide explains Horahora’s unique history, before entering the canyon where ferns and trees drape over you and birdsong surrounds.

Includes

Meeting Point

Where to find us

  • Entry at 396 Horahora Road, Piarere
  • Take SH1 south from Cambridge, or north from Tirau
  • 1km south of the SH29 (to Tauranga) & SH1 junction 
  • Watch for the brown Waikato River Trails tourist sign
  • Turn into Horahora Road
  • Entrance is approx 3.9km on right

Or: 

  • Approx 10km from the Arapuni end of Horahora Rd
  • Turn left 200m after the single lane bridge 

If using GPS, please enter:

  • 396 Horahora Road, Piarere

Additional Information

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

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From

NZ$ 119.00

Per Person

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396 Horahora Road, Waikato, New Zealand, 3484

Daytime Canyon Kayak Tours

Ferns & trees drape over you. Birdlife is all around.

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Take a guided Kayak Tour on Lake Karapiro. Starting at Riverside Adventures base on Horahora Road, paddle along the southern edge of Lake Karapiro & over the old submerged Horahora Village & the Dam that produced electricity for the early Waihi goldfields.

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