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Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour
Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
$84.94
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Overview
Mou Waho Island, located in the stunning Lake Wanaka, offers a unique experience with an island on a lake, on an island. This protected nature reserve is a sanctuary for native New Zealand birds, including the curious Weka.
- 🚤 Water taxi departs from Wanaka Marina twice daily, covering 15km up Lake Wanaka to Mou Waho Island.
- 🌄 Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Arethusa Pool, Lake Wanaka, and the surrounding peaks after a short, steep hike to the island's summit.
- 🐦 Encounter native wildlife, including the flightless Weka, as you explore the island's natural beauty.
- 📜 Knowledgeable skipper provides fascinating insights about the geology of the Alps and the glaciers that shaped the lake during your cruise.
- 🗺️ Experience a 1.5+ hour freedom walk on the island, allowing you to explore at your own pace without a guided tour.
- 💬 Extensive live commentary is provided onboard the boat, enhancing your understanding of the area's history and ecology.
- 🏨 Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience, making your visit hassle-free.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible options are available for those who prefer to enjoy the boat trip without hiking.
- 🕒 Total duration of the tour is about 3 hours, ensuring a fulfilling experience on the water and the island.
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Mou Waho Island Tour
Mou Waho Island Tour: Enjoy fascinating insights from your skipper en route, then explore the island on your own
Duration: 3 hours: 3-3.5 hours
Mou Waho Island Tour: Enjoy fascinating insights from your skipper en route, then explore the island on your own
Duration: 3 hours: 3-3.5 hours
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Landing and facility fees
- Extensive live commentary onboard the boat
- About 2 hours freedom walk on the island
- Guide on the island
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
We depart from the newer jetty with the silver bridge in the Wanaka Marina.
Parking in the marina is on the sealed area only. If this is full, you can drive 200m past the marina to where the road splits and you can park on the left side of both roads right after the split.
Return details
We depart from the newer jetty with the silver bridge in the Wanaka Marina.
Parking in the marina is on the sealed area only. If this is full, you can drive 200m past the marina to where the road splits and you can park on the left side of both roads right after the split.
- We will meet you on the jetty. From here we will boat 15km up the lake to the scenic reserve, Mou Waho Island. Your skipper will inform you about the history and geology of the lake while cruising the sparkling waters of Lake Wanaka (pass by)
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Lake WanakaOur favourite place on Lake Wanaka, Mou Waho Island! Where you can find an island, on a lake, on an island, on a lake, on an island on the sea! Mou Waho Island is a protected nature reserve and is home to many native New Zealand birds including the curious and flightless Weka. A short, steep walk takes you to the top of the island where you will be exposed to breath taking panoramic views of the Arethusa pool, Lake Wanaka and its surrounding peaks. Our water taxi leaves Wanaka Marina twice-daily travelling 15km up Lake Wanaka, passing Mou Tapu Island and the steep cliff of fisherman's cove to Mou Waho Island. Your friendly and knowledgeable skipper will inform you of the fascinating geology of the alps and the glaciers that created the lake as you travel along its sparkling waters. Stay for 1.5 hours on the island to explore at your own pace.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
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Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour
Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand
$84.94
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!