Lake Rotoiti Guided Hot Pools Kayak Trip
Join us for a guided Kayak trip to the spectacular Manupirua Springs Hot Pools on Lake Rotoiti.
This amazing spot is situated right on the lake edge and only accessible by boat.
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Apr 22, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
Various Hotels & Motels: Complimentary transfers from central Rotorua commercial accommodation
Pickup included
What's included in Lake Rotoiti Guided Hot Pools Kayak Trip
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Join us for a guided Kayak trip to the spectacular Manupirua Springs Hot Pools on Lake Rotoiti. On arrival at our base we will get you kitted up in the paddling gear before a short drive to the lake. After a paddle and safety brief we paddle across scenic Lake Rotoiti to this amazing spot only accessible by boat. Situated right on the lake edge there are a range of hot pools of varying temperatures all fed from a natural hot spring. Paddling time is usually around 1 hour each way, with time to relax and enjoy the hot pools or swim in the lake before enjoying a leisurely return paddle. During the paddle your guide will tell you some of the history of the area and some local Maori legend’s, we also have the option of visiting a cave where you may be able to glimpse a couple of glow worms.
Inclusions
- Full training
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Department of Conservation concession fees
- Professional guide
- All specialist equipment
- Use of Kayak rental
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Towels can be hired for NZ$2.00 per person
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please bring swimwear, shorts and a towel
- Maximum of 20 people
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up from central Rotorua commercial accomodation or the I-Site information centre approximately half an hour before the trip if required. We do not pick up from private addresses such as Air BnB
Meeting / End Points
- Rotorua Airport Hangar 14s, Take the driveway on the left as you come into the airport and follow it until you see our signs. There is free parking out the front of our base.
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• Please bring swimwear, shorts and a towel Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.