2-Hour Scenic Cruise in Lake Mapourika: Discover West Coast Beauty and native birdlife

72 Ratings

Franz Josef / Waiau

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Embark on a 2-hour scenic cruise on Lake Mapourika and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the West Coast. Discover native birdlife, explore a kiwi conservation area, and enjoy a relaxing evening cruise with a glass of wine.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Lake Mapourika - Discover the true beauty of the West Coast in a small personalized cruise on Lake Mapourika. The Jurassic rainforest fringed bays which reflect the surrounding Alps and Glaciers will leave you in awe of its beauty. Explore a kiwi conservation area with your knowledgeable local skipper and enjoy watching curious native birdlife in the surrounding rainforest shoreline.

What's Included

Tea and coffee included

Additional Information

Experience the genuine splendor of the Western Seaboard on a intimate cruise through Lake Mapourika. The prehistoric rainforest-fringed edges that mirror the nearby Alps and Glaciers will leave you marveling at its magnificence. Embark on a journey through a kiwi preservation region with your well-informed local captain and delight in the sight of…

Location

30 Main Road

Main Road

Please check-in at our office 15 minutes prior to your trip departure time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Explorer41034527440

Sep 27, 2024

Great experience! - Thanks Gill and Pickles for such an amazing experience. Taking us to unique locations, explaining the history and relevance of the culture. Also great photographers! Great experience to see another part of FJ

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R2507veelizabethm

Jul 15, 2024

Amazing experience - Went kayaking on Lake Mapourika with a school group and had an amazing time. The guys and gals were extremely knowlegable and patient with the students, including feeling very safe and at ease in such capable hands. 10/10 would recommend this experience.

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Flyer34177531687

May 13, 2024

Serene Informative and just a great time thank you Joe for a memorable couple of hours it was a pleasure to meet you thank you s - What a fantastic experience it was our guide Joe was a fabulous host the information he provided was informative passionate and very worth while. Would definitely do it again we had a marvellous time it really went way to quick and would definitely recommend it to others also had a warm cuppa listening to bell birds just of the shore line. If you want a piece of serenity then this is a must.

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Yinhar_c

May 8, 2024

a small group tour is great 👍 - the beautiful lake and the mountain walk., and the tour guide looked after the group well. We have hot drink as well. Thanks.

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G0rg0nite

Mar 28, 2024

Fantastic cruise on the lake. - Fantastic cruise on the lake, you get to see the surrounding landscape from a different perspective. The walk through the rainforest was beautiful, it’s a whole other world in there. Run by a local who was really nice and very knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend you go!

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V1347aegordons

Mar 19, 2024

Relaxed and informative - The location and unspoilt wilderness is breathtaking. Our guide was also top class being able to provide informative local perspective of the area along with the NZ environment and landscape in general. If you are after a slower pace, NZ wilderness experience, we would highly recommend.

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Tonyd2860

Mar 15, 2024

Tranquility - Excellent two hours spent in the company of Rosie who knew her stuff and made the experience very interesting. Weather was amazing, so quiet and peaceful on the lake.

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Daniela_p

Mar 14, 2024

The best cruise we did in NZ - Lake Mapourika was stunning - The stillness of the lake was amazing. Our tour guide was well versed with all aspects of the flora, fauna and waterways. He made the tour truly memorable. It was a wonderful tour and much enjoyed by all. We were worried as it was very low cloud and drizzly but we even got to see the glacier - the best!!! Loved it even more than Milford Sound, Thank you so much

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Ian

Mar 13, 2024

Good intro to the National Park. Excellent guide, interesting background to the area and interesting fungi - Our short tour was led by Joe, who turned out to be both very amiable and knowledgeable. It was great to get up close to the flora and fauna

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Nancy_r

Feb 22, 2024

Guide passionate about his business. Very enjoyable afternoon. - Very enjoyable afternoon. Guide was passionate about his business and openly shared his knowledge of the area. Thank you for a great time!

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From $74

up to 15 guests

1 Adult