Franz Josef Glacier Country Kayaks
Feel the fresh air from the surrounding mountains, experience the phenomenal scenery, and paddle to your hearts content. Lake Mapourika acts as a perfect place for the outdoor activity of kayaking.
Lake Mapourika is located approximately five minutes drive north of the Franz Josef township. Many years ago during the last ice age period this lake was a glacier, carved out by an enormous mass of ice. Today it is the largest of the West Coast lakes and drains into the Okarito Lagoon. It is a fresh water lake so the water may be consumed.
Glacier Country Tours & Kayaks provide an outstanding service to experience the dynamic alpine environment and West Coast rainforest that surrounds the lake.
The trip starts on the eastern side of the lake where the guides will brief the group on safety, and ensure everyone is equipped with the correct gear for the journey ahead. Each individual will be questioned about their previous experience kayaking, this helps the guides to establish what level everyone is at. No prior knowledge of how to kayak is required.
The adventure really begins when everyone is on the water and are astonished by the reflection of the unruffled lake, the harmony of the birds chirping and the fresh aroma in the air. The duration of the trip is 3 hours which includes paddling over to the western side of the lake and up a creek to a kiwi sanctuary. The guides are very knowledgeable about the local town they live in and also the surrounding environment so it would be worthwhile asking questions.
The cost of the trip is $105 per person which is a reasonable price considering the length of it. They also have a great family deal of $235 which includes 2 adults and 2 children.
Remember to dress for the occasion and enjoy a trip that many others have appreciated!
The adventure really begins when everyone is on the water and are astonished by the reflection of the unruffled lake, the harmony of the birds chirping and the fresh aroma in the air. The duration of the trip is 3 hours which includes paddling over to the western side of the lake and up a creek to a kiwi sanctuary. The guides are very knowledgeable about the local town they live in and also the surrounding environment so it would be worthwhile asking questions.
The cost of the trip is $105 per person which is a reasonable price considering the length of it. They also have a great family deal of $235 which includes 2 adults and 2 children.
Remember to dress for the occasion and enjoy a trip that many others have appreciated!
