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Kepler Track Water Taxi
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From $18.47
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 15 minutes
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Overview
The Kepler Track is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks, running from the shores of Lake Te Anau to Lake Manapouri and back via majestic alpine vistas. Start your trek off with this private water taxi across Lake Te Anau to Brod Bay. From there, stroll back to Te Anau along the lake’s limestone bluffs or, for more of a challenge, hike up Mount Luxmore, a summit with impressive views of Te Anau basin.
- Experienced hikers can keep going: Kepler is designed as a four-day hike
- Listen out for native birds like the morepork and, perhaps, the iconic Brown Kiwi
- Plenty of departure times means you fit your hike in around your day
- Find out more about the Te Anau region from your water taxi’s pilot
What's Included
- One-way private transfer
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- N/A
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Fiordland Outdoors - Kepler Water TaxiLakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600, New Zealand
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
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Operated by Fiordland Outdoors Co.
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.
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Peter_D
Great way to start the Kepler Track walk, the boat trip was smooth and the skipper was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Reviews
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35 reviews
Cindy_C, Mar 2024
Great taxi service to access hiking trails. Trail to left along lake flat and easy, taking 2 1/2-3 hours at leisurely pace, returning to Te Anau
Anneke_R, Feb 2024
Fast and friendly. The customer service replied almost immediately. We finished earlier and that wasn't an issue to take us back earlier.
Mantas_C, Jan 2024
I was charged 52nzd, instead of 32nzd on my final price, because of an absurd conversion rate, that was never mentioned during purchase. Very misleading… Travel itself was quick and ok.
Norman_W, Dec 2023
Nice ride across the lake to Brod Beach from Te Anau with a friendly captain. Boat made a second trip to pick up me and a boat load of others so we left about 9:15 rather than the advertised 8:30. NP for me since I was hiking to Rainbow Reach. Even though I was prepaid and the 1st one at the dock I was not on the captain's list so was not allowed on the 8:30 trip, probably either because I didn't book until about 4pm the previous day or because I booked via Viator rather than the trip provider. Would be best if better track was able to be made of qty of bookings because it would have been discouraging if I was trying to hike to Luxmont & back by 4:30pm
Jana_A, Dec 2023
Great way to get to Brod Bay and back. Recommended to be there a few minutes earlier. I liked that you could pay by credit card and hop on spontaneously. The only thing I missed was a timetable/schedule/sign at Brod Bay confirming the water taxi times, but the lady on the phone was very helpful, so was the lady captain. Totally enjoyed and would do again!
Cynthia_S, Dec 2023
The wind was intense so the water was very choppy and this water taxi ride was more thrilling than expected. Captain was excellent! Recommend making reservations ahead as taxi was full at our crossing and several people had to wait an hour for next ride to Kepler Trail. Great way to start a magnificent 10k hike.
Peter_D, Nov 2023
Great way to start the Kepler Track walk, the boat trip was smooth and the skipper was very friendly and knowledgeable.
StephenandJanet_G, Mar 2023
Booked in advance on what turned out to be a horrible morning weather wise. Boat was lovely and warm and protected passengers from the elements. Journey was great and driver professional and informative. Fortunately weather cleared up and we had a great walk back to Te Anau.
Response from Host, May 2023
Great to hear we kept you warm getting over to Brod Bay and pleased you found our skipper and service as they should be :) thank you for your review.
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