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Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef Glacier
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- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore beyond the glacier at Franz Josef with a scenic cruise on Lake Mapourika. See the snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake on a calm, clear day, as you cruise across the lake to a hidden nature trail through the ancient, untouched rainforest. Visit a kiwi sanctuary and look out for other birds along the way.
- Learn more about the area from your knowledgeable guide
- See parts of Franz Josef that many travelers miss as they hurry through
- Coffee or tea will be provided
- A must-do tour for travelers interested in wildlife and nature
What's Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 30 Main Road, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Operated by Franz Josef Wilderness Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Beth_H
Such a fun, interesting, and educational tour! Dale went out of his way to help us when we booke the tour at the wrong time by mistake, and we so appreciated his kindness and friendly personality. Highly recommend!
Reviews
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55 reviews
Sandra_D, May 2024
Very knowledgeable guide sharing details of their conservation work in the area - excellent close encounters with rainforest
Swetal_V, Apr 2024
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.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for the lovely review!!!
Fantastic to hear you enjoyed the tour with Skipper/Owner Dale. He certainly is very knowledgeable when it comes to our Native fauna and flora.
Thank you for joining us!
Dee
Susan_F, Apr 2024
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.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Susan,
Glad to hear you enjoyed your Cruise with Dylan and Joe, they are a great duo on the boat!
The fantails are a highlight of New Zealand bush.
Thank you for joining us.
Dee
valda_S, Apr 2024
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
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for you lovely review!
Great to hear you enjoyed your Cruise and Walk with our skipper Dale. He certainly has a world of knowledge when it comes to New Zealand's culture, flora and fauna!
Thank you for joining us!
Dee
Hasini_M, Mar 2024
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.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks for the great review! Lake Mapourika is certainly a magical place in the evenings!
Safe Travels
Emma
Jane_T, Feb 2024
The young lady taking the tour was excellent, very knowledgeable about the rain forest and very entertaining. It was a small group of only 3 people which made the day.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks for the great review! Rosie certainly is very entertaining and a fantastic skipper and guide!
We hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels!
Thanks
Emma
Robert_N, Feb 2024
Our guide was truly interested in ecology and flora and fauna of New Zealand. He had lots of anecdotes to share about local history and culture, and was very proactive in pointing out many of the hidden gems amidst our rainforest hike. Our expectations were exceeded in the time spent together and it was a most enjoyable morning spent around the Franz Josef area.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you Robert for the lovely review.
Our Skipper Joe is full of knowledge and is very passionate about the area.
Thanks again for joining us!
Dee
Beth_H, Nov 2023
Such a fun, interesting, and educational tour! Dale went out of his way to help us when we booke the tour at the wrong time by mistake, and we so appreciated his kindness and friendly personality. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Beth,
Thank you for the lovely review!
Great to hear Dale was able to help you out, and still get you on a trip!
Safe travels
Dee
BRONWYN_G, Mar 2023
Beautiful peaceful cruise on the lake , saw a white heron, with a walk through kiwi habitat. Great guide, thanks Dale!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thanks for your review! Dale enjoyed the cruise with you as well.
-Happy travels
Bronwyn & Dale
John_G, Mar 2023
Dale was an excellent guide. He was knowledgeable and clearly loved his work. The lake is beautiful and the walk was informative
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Kia ora John,
Thanks for your 5 star review. Totally agree, Dale has immense knowledge about the local area.
Ngā mihi,
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