4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary

Name: 4-hour Lake Mapourika Kayak and Hike adventure, with Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary
Price: 169 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.91 (111 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore all that Lake Mapourika has to offer in this half day guided Kayak & Walk excursion - just minutes away from Franz Josef Glacier! Paddle across the calm, reflective waters and take in the panoramic views of NZ's tallest peaks and Glaciers. Follow your guide through the rain forest trail and enjoy coffee and tea while taking in the views. Plus, FREE photos (emailed after tour)

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum child age is 4 years

Wear loose comfortable clothing, jeans are not recommended. We do our best to keep you dry.

Comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Dip your paddle into Lake Mapourika's glassy waters and set foot upon the ancient soils in the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary. This is your chance to get up close and personal with South Westland's oldest untouched Jurassic age rainforest.

What‘s Included

Equipment

Beverages (tea/coffee)

Local guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

National Park fees

Coffee and/or Tea

Complimentary photos

Meals (please pack your own small snack or lunch)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

4hr Kayak and Walk Tour

Reviews

4.91

111 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

107

Kayaking and nature guide with Sarah
Dream49211749730,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Guide Sarah was great. The explanations were perfect, the equipment was very good and we had a great time.
Wonderful Experience
H899DFscottw,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fantastic morning on the lake and hike. Max was our guide and he was great. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and humorous, He was never in a rush, answered all or questions, and had lots of stories of the history of the area and it's wildlife. To top it all off he even made us coffee, and tea while we sat on the edge of the lake before our paddle back home. I would highly recommend this adventure!
Excellent Hosts & Guides
CarolynH5192,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Farrah, Marcel, and Rowi were wonderful! They communicated clearly and helped with all the gear available to keep dry. They figured out ways to address all issues with docking for the walk, since the usual landing was flooded. Taking pictures throughout the adventure as well as serving a cup of hot chocolate after the hike were extra special. We had a great time. Thank you
Highly recommended
Sue G,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Farrah was brilliant. She was knowledgeable and very engaging. The weather was beautiful and the views were breathtaking. We were the only people on this trip so it was great to have such a personalised experience.
Rejuvenating experience at Lake Mapourika
Nomad01589733968,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Max of Wilderness Tours is an extremely knowledgeable guide. He and his colleague were lucid in their instructions, engaging in their conversations and helpful in every aspect of the kayaking and nature walk. Had a wonderful time at this beautiful lake of Mapourika. Highly recommended
Beautiful and peaceful morning kayaking on Lake Mapourika and a fascinating walk through unique Okarito rainforest.
N9597RQsimonk,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a superb morning kayaking on Lake Mapourika. There were only two of us on our tour so I initially thought it might be awkward but the tean leading the trip were super friendly and welcoming and really did their best to make the day special for us. Ollie, who led the group, was a superb guide. He was really involved throughout the kayaking and walking tour and his passion for plants, wildlife and New Zealand life really shone through. The trail through the forest was excellent and we encountered so many cool plants and unique features of the Okarito forest. And thanks to Ollie’s superb insights we learned loads on our trip. We were extremely lucky to go kayaking on a beautiful sunny and clear morning so we had wonderful reflections on the lake and great views of the glaciers behind us. And we were lucky to see a white heron twice in the morning. Overall would recommend this activity and a big shout out to Ollie and everyone else on the team who made it into a fun morning for the two of us.
Not just in a magazine…we were there
555kyliej,,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
WOW! Our first time seeing snow and this is how we experience it. The lake was amazing, our guide was knowledgeable on the area which made our hike even more enjoyable. The nature we smelt, saw and touched was like it had never had contact with humans before. Defiant recommend this experience.
Good trip
Caitlin P,,May 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nice peaceful trip kayaking on the lake. Only saw a couple of other people& good walk through natural NZ forest. Kurt was a good guide!
Excellent Kayak & Hiking Adventure
W5210JPdianak,,May 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went kayaking on a beautiful lake that reflected the mountains and clouds like a mirror. Hiked through a lush and peaceful forest listening to bird song. Dale made sure everyone was safe. This adventure is highly recommended.
Just that it is awesome!...
Valerie E,,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Just that it is awesome! We were fortunate to have perfect weather! Our guide Max was amazing. He was very knowledgeable about the lake and the rainforest hike.