Franz Josef Scenic Cruise - 2 Hours
Highlights & inclusions
What you can expect
Experience a wilderness tour in Franz Josef on a captivating Lake Mapourika cruise, where reflective waters meet with staggering scenery. This two-hour scenic journey with Franz Josef Wilderness Tours unveils the untouched beauty of New Zealand's West Coast, offering a unique perspective of the surrounding glaciers and Southern Alps.
Aboard the comfortable Hannah K vessel, your cruise of Lake Mapourika takes you closer to the ancient Jurassic rainforest and native birdlife for which this area is famous. The lake itself, known for its often calm and reflective waters, mirrors the surrounding ancient Kahikatea rainforest, creating a serene environment that feels like a different world. During the cruise, you will also venture into the estuaries of the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary, providing an opportunity to encounter rare wildlife, such as the elusive Rowi kiwi bird, in their natural habitat
As you glide along the lake, your local guide from Franz Josef Wilderness Tours will provide fascinating stories and informative commentary, bringing the landscape’s history and ecology to life. There is complimentary tea and coffee available onboard, or during the summer evening cruises you are welcome to bring your own glass of wine or beer to enjoy on this intimate Lake Mapourika cruise.
Location
What you need to know
- Two-hour cruise on Lake Mapourika
- Complimentary hot drinks on board
- Return transfers from central Franz Josef
- Knowledgeable local skipper
- This experience departs at 9am, 1pm and 5pm in summer (10am and 2pm in winter)
- Please allow 2 hours for this experience
- This experience takes place in Franz Josef, New Zealand
- This experience departs from Franz Josef township - 30 Main Road, Franz Josef Glacier
- A camera, phone
- We provide complimentary tea and coffee on board
- Snacks, or refreshments (optional)
- BYO (bring your own) beer or wine (optional)
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Cancellations within 24 hours - no refund
- Private/Group bookings or Charters incur a 48-hr cancellation policy
- This is specifically advised at the time of booking
- Tours require minimum numbers to operate
- Tour operator reserves the right to cancel tours if numbers are not met or in the event of adverse weather conditions
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
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Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-629E
- This experience is supplied by Franz Josef Wilderness Tours
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