Mou Waho Island Cruise & Self-Guided Nature Walk Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Lake Wanaka
Cruise on lake Wanaka NZ with a commentary by your knowledgeable local kiwi skipper. Learn about the origins of Lake Wanaka, its unique islands and geology as you cruise.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Ruby Island
Pass Ruby Island - home of the 1920's dance Hall. Discover the tale of Ruby and the island cabaret where locals went by boat to escape the prohibition laws on the mainland.
3. Mou Waho
Spend 2 hours ashore exploring the predator-free Mou Waho Island Nature Reserve. Home to many native birds, gecko's and unique insects such as the Mountain Stone Weta. See the very rare flightless Buff Weka, extinct on the mainland since the 1920's.
Duration: 100 mins
4. Arethusa Pool
Hike to the famous lake on top of an island. This natural glacial lake will charm you with it's beauty. Hosting islands of it's own which are islands in a lake, on an island in a lake, on an island in a an ocean!
Duration: 20 mins
5. Roys Bay
Cruise on Lake Wanaka back to Roys Bay Wanaka passing the awe inspiring Stevenson's Peninsula. Part of Mount Burke high country sheep station it towers overhead. A keen eye will spot wild Chamois amongst the rocky outcrops.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Department of Conservation Park fees

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Cruise and self-guided Island walk

Local skipper

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Guiding on Mou Waho Island

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Supplied by Cruise Lake Wanaka Ltd

Reviews

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Based on 8 reviews

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