4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary | La Vacanza Travel

4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: New Zealand, West Coast, Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
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  • 4 hours
  • Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier! Paddle across the calm, reflective waters and take in the panoramic views of NZ's tallest peaks and Glaciers. Follow your guide through the rain forest trail and enjoy coffee and tea while taking in the views. Plus, FREE photos (emailed after tour)

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

Dip your paddle into Lake Mapourika's glassy waters and set foot upon the ancient soils in the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary. This is your chance to get up close and personal with South Westland's oldest untouched Jurassic age rainforest.

Stop At:

• Lake Mapourika, State Highway 6, Westland Jetty Bay, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7886 New Zealand

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • National Park fees
  • Beverages (tea/coffee)
  • Local guide
  • Equipment
  • Complimentary photos
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions
  • Meals (please pack your own small snack or lunch)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum child age is 4 years
  • Wear loose comfortable clothing, jeans are not recommended. We do our best to keep you dry.
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

30 Main Road, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

bdcrane

18 Apr, 2024

Even with the mountains hidden by clouds, the lake is really beautiful and the forest walk was fascinating. Our guide was very knowledgeable, and we were fortunate to see several different kinds of birds close up.

tai_hkg

30 Mar, 2024

We were a small group of 3. The kayak and other equipment were well maintained. The lake was beautiful and the hike was nice - our guide Laura is very knowledgeable and could explain everything 😁 Bonus: we saw three Keas!

Anonymous

29 Mar, 2024

The kayaks were stable and easy to use. Our guide, Sydney, was friendly, informative and efficient with setup. The hike was really nice, and I really appreciated the hot coffee during our rest. The eels were really cool too!

jamescX4573LC

26 Mar, 2024

Our guide, Laura, was very friendly and helpful in getting us set up with our kayaks and sharing interesting facts about the area and nature reserve / sanctuary. We were a small group and the weather was a bit choppy at first, but thoroughly enjoyable with all the equipment provided. Would highly recommend.

ria_moheko

18 Mar, 2024

Our whānau spent the day on Lake Mapourika, kayaking and adventuring on a beautiful nature walk. We learned that "Mapourika" roughly translates from Te Reo Māori to English as the "Flower of the Dawn". We felt it was a fitting place to be on the day of the new year, welcoming in 2023. We kayaked to a small island in the middle of the lake, and our guide took us on a tour of the island, speaking about the native flora and the different manu (birds) that have frequented the area over hundreds of years. Afterward, we enjoyed a cup of tea and biscuits, and received some pictures of our whānau together, which was a lovely way to remember the experience.

User's Picture Gallery

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Beautiful lake paddle and forest walk with the birds.

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Relaxing lake kayaking and hiking experience

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Active and interesting afternoon

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Mapourika - Flower of the Dawn

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So much fun!

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Must do in Franz Josef!

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Fabulous lake and forest trip for the family

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Very nice tour

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Fun time kayaking

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Nature at its finest

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Excellent kayak and forest hike

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Franz Josef must-do

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great guides and well organized

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Amazing!

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Top kayak trip

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Fabulous trip

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HORRIBLE PEOPLE

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Great morning kayaking

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Terrific kayak and hike tour

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Peaceful surroundings and beautiful lake

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Lake Mapourika & hike

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Wonderful landscape!

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Beautiful Kayak with great company

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Great view, wonderful guides, suitable for family with small kid

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