About This Tour
Enjoy a comfortable cruise on our 28 seat super taxi Moutimu and a knowledgeable Kiwi skipper to answer your questions along the way. Cruise through outstanding mountain scenery to the remote Mou Waho Island nature reserve. We are contracted to the Department of Conservation and every guest contributes to funding the conservation work on Mou Waho Island ensuring that it is a predator-free conservation area for our unique native birds and other fauna. Here you can see first-hand results of conservation efforts including the rare flightless Buff Weka (extinct on the mainland since 1920), the Mountain Stone Weta and many other native birds. A two hour self-guided nature walk is included and this will take you up to the natural glacial 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 rated among the best Wanaka walks and hikes.
Photo Gallery
An Attenborough moment with the rare flightless Buff Weka
The very rare glacial lake on top of the island. The Maori name is Moutimu
The Buff Weka went extinct on the mainland in the 1920's and this is its last conservation refuge
It is hard to describe the beauty in mere words and even through a camera!
A visit to Mou Waho Island is often described as the highlight of a trip to NZ
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Meeting Point
You will board your vessel from the Wanaka Lake Front. In between the Old Town Jetty and the Dinosaur Park. Please be at the departure point before 8.45 am. If you are not present at 8.45 am, you may not be able to join the cruise. Parking may or may not be available depending on the season.
Special Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Warm jacket recommended at any time of the year
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather
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Cruise Lake Wanaka Ltd
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