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Bioluminescence Night Kayak Tours

Two kayaks on dark Okura estuary water, mangrove silhouettes against a starlit sky and faint blue-green wake sparkles

Four kayak tours, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $53 to $67.52.

Four guided bioluminescence night kayak tours around Auckland run 1.5 to 2 hours and cost from $53 to $67.52 per person. A 24-paddler cap is the only stated group maximum among the four, and free cancellation applies on all four. Launch points include Okura Boat Ramp, Waiake Beach and the North Shore, with two tours emailing the exact spot on the day, and weather decides whether a departure goes ahead.

Common Questions

How Much Do Bioluminescence Kayak Tours Cost?

Prices run from $53 to $67.52 per person across the four tours. The Optional Bio-Bus tour starts at $53, the Okura or Waiake start at $62.42, the 2 hour tour with no hotel pickup at $66 and the North Shore start at $67.52. Prices are per person and do not vary by group size.

How Long Are The Tours?

Three tours run 2 hours on the water, and the Optional Bio-Bus tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours. Weather decides whether a departure goes ahead, so times on the night can depend on conditions.

What Is Included And What Should I Check?

Free cancellation applies on all four tours, and hotel pickup is not included on the 2 hour North Shore option, which also sets a minimum age of 7. Meals and pickups on the other three are not stated. For the North Shore starts the exact spot is emailed on the day, and for the Optional Bio-Bus tour the departure point is chosen at booking.

How Do I Choose Between The Tours?

The Optional Bio-Bus tour is the most reviewed, with 329 reviews and a 4.9 rating, and starts at the lowest price, $53. The Okura or Waiake start carries a 5 rating from 46 reviews. The North Shore starts suit larger groups, one capped at 24, with ratings of 4.1 from 207 reviews and 4.5 from 67 reviews, and both email the meeting spot on the day.

Compare The Four Kayak Tours Side By Side

TourLengthFromRating
Optional Bio-Bus, 1.5 To 2 Hours1.5 to 2 hours$53 per person★ 4.9 (329)
North Shore Start, 2 Hours2 hours$67.52 per person★ 4.1 (207)
No Hotel Pickup, 2 Hours2 hours$66 per person★ 4.5 (67)
Okura Or Waiake Start, 2 Hours2 hours$62.42 per person★ 5.0 (46)

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From $53 · ★ 4.9 (329) · free cancellation up to 24 hours before Get Your Spot →