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Cruise & Rainforest Walk at Franz Josef Glacier: Exclusive Rainforest Trail Access
5.0
58 Ratings
Franz Josef / Waiau
Experience privileged entry to our secluded rainforest path, reachable solely by boat! The rainforest path ventures through a Kiwi Conservation area and some of Westland’s most pristine, untouched rainforest.
Experience privileged entry to our secluded rainforest path, reachable solely by boat! The rainforest path ventures through a Kiwi Conservation area and some of Westland’s most pristine, untouched rainforest.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Franz Josef Highway - Journey across the lake and enjoy exclusive access to our private rainforest trail through the Kiwi Sanctuary. Step off the boat and into a journey through another world! Experience Westland’s oldest Jurassic-like rainforest and meet curious native birdlife. This trip our premium cruise, suitable for all ages.
- Franz Josef Highway - Journey across the lake and enjoy exclusive access to our private rainforest trail through the Kiwi Sanctuary. Step off the boat and into a journey through another world! Experience Westland’s oldest Jurassic-like rainforest and meet curious native birdlife. This trip our premium cruise, suitable for all ages.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- Tea and coffee
Location
30 Main Road
Main Road
Please check-in at our office 15 minutes prior to your trip departure time. We are located in the building next to The Landing Restaurant.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(58 Ratings)
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332garyf
Sep 29, 2024
A perfect way to spend a couple of hours in beautiful Franz Josef! - The boat ride and hike were fantastic. Our guide was phenomenal. The pace was perfect on a single somewhat challenging (for adults) trail. Hiking poles were provided that were of tremendous help. Highly recommended!
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Relax43406649554
Aug 29, 2024
Highly recommended - The cruise was beautiful and peaceful, and the guided rainforest walk was extremely informative. We learnt about invasive species, trapping methods, and the various plants in the verdant rainforest. Dale, our guide, was funny and knowledgeable, and ensured we were well taken care of throughout the cruise and walk. Highly recommended!
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Paradise402603
Jul 16, 2024
An Absolute Must. If you want to experience the best this country has to offer with an incredibly personable guide book! - Went with slightly low expectations. Joe our guide was amazing and a memorable trip. Super informative and we caught a monster trout.
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Sandra_d
May 6, 2024
A different adventure - Very knowledgeable guide sharing details of their conservation work in the area - excellent close encounters with rainforest
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Blondiesmp
Apr 26, 2024
Awesome lake and nature walk - We had a wonderful cruise and nature walk.
Dale is a great guy very knowledgeable and fun. Was an awesome trip. Had hot chocolate and shortbread on board . Lots of laughs and a very memorable time. Diane & Sharon
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Swetal_v
Apr 17, 2024
Amazing Experience - Amazing Experience.
We were only 3 of us family members that day as it was raining.
It started with sailing in a motorboat and going to the other end inside the rainforest. There we get down and go inside one of the densest rainforest, where trees are there untouched since millions of years.
The moment we entered we were welcomed by a small Fantail bird, which remained around us throughout our stay in the jungle. It looked like it was really happy to have us and waiting for us.
Dale was our guide. He gave us a glimpse of the vegetation, plants, their historic and holistic significance. It was lovely to be in the woods for 30 minutes odd and then return back to our motorboat for the return.
Dale is fantastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommended expedition.
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Susan_f
Apr 9, 2024
Cruise & Nature Walk -Franz Josef - We got an amazing day for it!
Lovely cruise across the lake with great information on the area from both Joe & Dylan...choice to stay on the boat for some fishing or get off and do a short nature hike, we took the walk & learnt all about conservation efforts in the area as well as being stalked by a fanned tailed bird :)
Enjoyed a hot beverage before taking the boat back...lovely experince for my mam as well, would recommend for those looking for low impact walks etc.
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Valda_s
Apr 5, 2024
fun and informative - Dale was a great guide full of knowledge and a few jokes to lighten the mood. It was a great tour and I learnt alot about NZealand culture, flora and fauna
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926annb
Mar 24, 2024
Super Tour - Excellent tour our guide Joe was very knowledgeable and interesting we had brilliant time. Would highly recommend. Hot chocolate stop was unexpected and very welcome.
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Hasini_m
Mar 8, 2024
Such a peaceful evening - It was way more fun than I even expected, so worth spending an evening being out there in this gorgeous place. Didn’t think I’ll learn so much or I’d have such a great time.
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