Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk
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Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk • A “must see” in Wanaka, take a 30 minute cruise to the remote, predator free Mou Waho Island, home to the rare and flightless Buff Weka (extinct on mainland NZ). • Optional one hour return guided bush walk, taking you up to reveal the island’s secret- a lake on top of the island! • Morning (or afternoon) tea supplied, overlooking both lakes. • Plant a native tree on the island as part of this unique eco-experience! • Departures 9.00am and 1.30pm, allow 4 hours.
Your experience
Stop 1
Enjoy a 30 minute cruise each way on Lake Wanaka.
Stop 2
Step off the boat and onto Mou Waho. This predator free island is a nature reserve for the Buff Weka, extinct on mainland NZ. Enjoy a guided walk to the top of the island where you will discover the Lake on an island, on a lake, on an island! Enjoy morning or afternoon tea, and help us give back by planting a native tree!
What’s included
- Professional local guide
- Morning tea or Afternoon tea
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Plant a Tree!
Not included
- Private transportation
Meeting and pickup
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure to check-in. Our boats leave promptly at the confirmed departure time. There is 4 hour parking at the marina, or on road parking further up lakeside road.
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guests MUST be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure to check-in.
- A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- If you have any dietary requirements, you must let us know ahead of time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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