Mou Waho Island Cruise & Self-Guided Nature Walk
About This Experience
Enjoy a comfortable cruise on our 28 seat super taxi Moutimu and a knowledgeable Kiwi skipper to answer your questions along the way. Cruise through outstanding mountain scenery to the remote Mou Waho Island nature reserve. We are contracted to the Department of Conservation and every guest contributes to funding the conservation work on Mou Waho Island ensuring that it is a predator-free conservation area for our unique native birds and other fauna. Here you can see first-hand results of conservation efforts including the rare flightless Buff Weka (extinct on the mainland since 1920), the Mountain Stone Weta and many other native birds. A two hour self-guided nature walk is included and this will take you up to the natural glacial lake right on top of the island and magnificent mountain and lake scenery in every direction. This is rated as one of the top activities by visitors to Wanaka and rated among the best Wanaka walks and hikes.
What's Included
- ✓Department of Conservation Park fees
- ✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- ✓All taxes, fees and handling charges
- ✓Cruise and self-guided Island walk
- ✓Local skipper
What's Not Included
- ✗Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗Guiding on Mou Waho Island
Practical Details
Duration
3h
Cancellation
Check operator for cancellation policy
Meeting Point
You will board your vessel from the Wanaka Lake Front. In between the Old Town Jetty and the Dinosaur Park. Please be at the departure point before 8.45 am. If you are not present at 8.45 am, you may not be able to join the cruise. Parking may or may not be available depending on the season.
Operator
Cruise Lake Wanaka Ltd
Good to Know
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Boarding is at 8.45 am. You may not be admitted if you are not present at this time.
- •This experience requires a minimum of 4 adult bookings to run
- •An average level of fitness is required for the walk
- •Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
per person
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