Mou Waho Island Cruise and Scenic Walk
4 fortnightly payments of $56.25
Highlights
- Luxury catamaran cruise on Lake Wanaka
- Plenty of photo opportunities - it's a photographers dream!
- Visit Mou Waho Island nature reserve
Take a luxury catamaran cruise on Lake Wanaka to Mou Waho Island, a predator free Department of Conservation reserve. Disembark at Mou Waho Island for a guided nature walk to the lake on top of the island and admire the incredible scenery in every direction.
What's Included?
- Lake cruise aboard a luxury catamaran
- Friendly and professional crew
- Guided photo walk on Mou Waho Island
- Incredible scenery in one of the most beautiful locations in the world
Enjoy a luxury big boat cruise on the crystal clear waters of Lake Wanaka to the remote Mou Waho Island nature reserve, home of the lake on an island in a lake.
Mou Waho is a predator free Department of Conservation reserve and home to numerous native birds that are not found on the mainland. Here you can see first-hand results of conservation efforts including the rare flightless Buff Weka (extinct on the mainland since 1920), the wood pigeon and the native falcon.
A one hour guided bush walk is included which takes you up to a lake right on top of the island and magnificent mountain and lake scenery in every direction. This is rated as one of the top activities by visitors to Wanaka and not to be missed.
On returning to the luxury 55 foot catamaran you can partake in morning tea as your guides share some of the fascinating history of this entrancing island.
Session Length
- Please allow 3.5 hours for this experience
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your cruise departure
Guidelines
- Please wear outdoor footwear and bring a warm jacket
- An average level of mobility is advised for this trip
- The island walk is not compulsory. If you wish, you can remain on the boat enjoying the silence and the scenery
- Children under 12 are free; please advise at the time of booking
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy.
- If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee
- If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee
- If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee
- If the trip is cancelled by the operator you will receive a 100% refund
Numbers on the Day
A minimum of two participants is required for the cruise to proceed. The vessel can carry up to 49 passengers.
Weather
In the event of adverse weather the operator may cancel the cruise.
Dress Code
Please wear outdoor shoes and clothing appropriate to the season.
This cruise takes place on Lake Wanaka.
