Kayak & Walk (4hr)

Explore the best of Franz Josef Glacier’s wilderness on our small group Kayak & Walk tour, combining the calm waters of Lake Mapourika with an exclusive rainforest experience within a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. After paddling across the lake, surrounded by alpine and glacier views, you’ll step ashore into the predator-free Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary.

Led by our qualified local guides, follow a private, custom-built rainforest track developed and maintained by our team. Accessible only by water and used exclusively by our tours, this is a truly unique and uncrowded way to experience one of New Zealand’s most protected environments.

Walk beneath towering kahikatea and rimu, some over 1200 years old, in a peaceful forest alive with native birdlife. With small group sizes and a remote setting, you’ll often feel like you have the area entirely to yourself.

This guided Kayak & Walk experience combines the tranquillity of kayaking with an intimate walk through a thriving conservation area, leaving you with a genuine sense of connection to Franz Josef Glacier’s wilderness and the efforts being made to protect it for the future.