Franz Josef Classic Kayak Adventure with Walk Combo Upgrade Highlights
- Get up to $15 cash back per person when you book with us
- 3 hr kayak tour upon the reflective waters of Lake Mapourika, with access to the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary
- Use of all equipment including dry bags, wet weather gear, sunscreen & insect repellant for a safe & comfortable journey
- Friendly & knowledgeable guide who'll provide fascinating insights into this beautiful region
- Convenient return transfers from Franz Josef, if required
- Optional upgrade to include a guided walk along the private rainforest trail within the Rowi Conservation area
Where we Visit:
- Lake Mapourika
- Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary
What to Expect
Embark on a premium Franz Josef kayak adventure, set upon the reflective waters of Lake Mapourika. It's a unique and unbeatable kayak experience!
The lake sits to the north of the township and is the largest one in the Westland Tai Poutini National Park....
Frequently Asked Questions
Bring a snack, a water bottle, camera (if you want your own photos as well as our FREE photos), sunglasses and sunscreen. We recommend no denim, just comfortable pants and footwear.
If they fit our life jackets, they can come along! The youngest explorer we’ve had to date was 1 year old. We always recommend the morning trip times when booking with young children as this is the calmest time of day for paddling. Infants (under 3 years) must join one of our Kayak Discovery Tours.
Yes, this is fine and very common. We will fit you with a PFD suitable for your size. Our guides are trained and qualified in all aspects of paddling instruction and your safety on the water. Our company is Safety Audited through Outdoorsmark NZ. It’s extremely unlikely that you might end up in the water.
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Policies
- Tours require minimum numbers to operate
- The Operator reserves the right to cancel tours if minimum numbers are not met or in the event of adverse weather conditions
- The Operator assumes no responsibility for injuries, delays caused by breakdowns, accidents, adverse weather...
- Cancellations/date changes must be made a full 24 hours prior to the trip time
- Cancellations made within the 24 hour time frame cannot be refunded
A Refundable Booking is available at checkout. This will provide 100% refund for one of the many reasons included via our terms - including adverse weather, sickness or delays with transport.
All customer cancellation & refund requests are also subject to our website’s own refund conditions.