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2-Hour Scenic Cruise in Lake Mapourika
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- 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy views of Jurassic rainforests, glaciers, and snow-capped mountains reflected on calm Lake Mapourika on this small-group boat cruise on the lake. Visit a kiwi conservation area and learn more about New Zealand’s native bird. You’ll be cruising for around two hours so bring some snacks or a bottle of wine to drink as you relax and take in the beauty of the West Coast.
- Receive personalized attention on a small-group cruise (max. 12)
- Hot drinks are included and you can BYO wine
- Hotel transfers can be arranged
- Evening cruises are available in the summer
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Lake Mapourika
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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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Featured review
Anne_T
We had a fabulous cruise with Dale and as you can see from the pics the weather was extraordinary too!! It was great to learn so much about the history of the tradition people , the local area, including plants, conservation and so much more! Dale was a great guide and being on the lake itself was like a dream for us. The constant mirror images were breathtaking. We’ll see if we get the flax flowers back into Australia- that was such a lovely gift to leave us with. Thank you!!!
Reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Daniela_P, Mar 2024
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
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hey!
Thanks for the amazing review! We are glad you had such a fantastic experience on Lake Mapourika with our knowledgeable guide.
Lake Mapourika is certainly an incredible place!
Safe Travels!
Emma
Nancy_R, Feb 2024
Very enjoyable afternoon. Guide was passionate about his business and openly shared his knowledge of the area. Thank you for a great time!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you Nancy for the lovely review.
Great to hear you had a good time on the boat with Dale.
Safe travels
Dee
Stephen_H, Feb 2024
Lovely peaceful cruise around the lake with Joe, who was full of local history and knowledge, saw wild birds and native trees, did think from advert that we were going to see a glacier, but could only see where it had been many years ago
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hey!
Thanks for the great review, we are glad you had a great cruise with Joe on Lake Mapourika, he is very full of knowledge and history of the Franz Josef area.
We hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels!
Thanks
Emma
Sandra_M, Jan 2024
We enjoyed our cruise very much.
Very informative and we were well looked after. Beautiful day on the lake !
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for your lovely Sandra.
Kind regards
Dee
Cynthia_B, Dec 2023
Absolutely the best experience! Rose the tour host was amazing. She was so knowledgeable of the area and wildlife.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you Cynthia for the lovely review!
Rosie is a fantastic skipper, glad you enjoyed yourself.
Safe travels
Dee
Jacqueline_D, Nov 2023
Fantastic experience, learnt so much. We were driven to the lake then onto the boat in calm waters. Spotted lots of birds, learnt a-lot about the history and geology of the area. Even got in a tad of fishing where a salmon was caught ( and thrown back need to be 45cm ours was 42 cm).
Really enjoyed it
Thanks guys
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review!
The bird life here is just amazing in the spring! So glad you were able to experience it.
Kind regards
Dee
Alyn_M, Oct 2023
Seeing a hundred year old picture in the place where it was taken with absolutely no change of the view.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Yes we are very lucky here on the West Coast, that a lot of our landscape has been untouched!
Thanks for the review!
Dee
Trinity_C, Jul 2023
10/10 experience. Awesome views, super friendly and accomodating guide made it such a memorable holiday for us!!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Morena Trinity,
Thank you for your review! The views really are something special and glad you could experience them with us!
Safe travels,
Lauren
Bernard_M, Apr 2023
Beautiful flora. Dale had a fountain of local and historical knowledge and made a wicked cup of tea.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hi,
Thanks for taking the time to leave Dale a review! It's great to hear his tea making skills are up to standard! :)
Safe travels,
Teana
Anne_T, Apr 2023
We had a fabulous cruise with Dale and as you can see from the pics the weather was extraordinary too!! It was great to learn so much about the history of the tradition people , the local area, including plants, conservation and so much more! Dale was a great guide and being on the lake itself was like a dream for us. The constant mirror images were breathtaking. We’ll see if we get the flax flowers back into Australia- that was such a lovely gift to leave us with. Thank you!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hi Anne,
Thanks for taking the time to leave Dale a 5 star review! Sounds like you had the perfect day out on the lake, you can't beat the never ending reflections!
Safe travels,
Teana
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