Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef Glacier
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy exclusive access to our private rainforest trail, only accessible by boat! The rainforest trail journeys through a Kiwi Conservation region and some of Westland's oldest untouched rainforest.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Coffee and/or Tea
What To Expect
Journey across the lake and enjoy exclusive access to our private rainforest trail through the Kiwi Sanctuary. Step off the boat and into a journey through another world! Experience Westland’s oldest Jurassic-like rainforest and meet curious native birdlife. This trip our premium cruise, suitable for all ages. Difficulty of the walk: Please note the guided walk is designed to keep the rainforest in it’s pristine state, as the region is part of the Westland National Park. This means there’s some roots throughout the track, and a couple of big steps early on. Your skipper & tour guides walk the track with the group, and can lend a hand to assist during the walk. There’s many stops throughout to discuss the rainforest and the conservation. There’s a couple of set handlines and walking poles available if you require them. The track itself is 400 meters, and if often only enjoyed 1 way (you’re skipper will pick you up at the end). For any other questions about the guided walk, feel free to contact our friendly team!
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Cruise & Rainforest Walk - Franz Josef Glacier
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely interesting tour
Sue O,
Mar 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Joe shared his great knowledge and love of life. A very interesting and informative tour catering for different mobility levels
This tour goes rain or...
saraplanton,
Mar 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour goes rain or shine and it was raining for our tour. The rain did not take away anything! The tour was so enjoyable. Nicole is so knowledgeable and passionate about the rainforest and the preservation of New Zealand. She made the experience very enjoyable. There was a fun little bird that she named Freddie who followed us on the tour😊
Amazing even in the rain....
Megan G,
Mar 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing even in the rain. Great guide with loads of interesting information on the area. Well worth the visit.
Wonderful, magical tour!
Helen P,
Oct 31, 2024
- Viator
5.00A wonderful morning spent with Joe exploring the beautiful Lake Mapourika and its surrounding incredible rainforest. Whatever the weather this excursion has to be high on your list. A real up close encounter of what keeps South Island one of the wonders of the world. Oh, another plus, Joe makes a grand cup of tea! Thank you Carole, Dom & H
A different adventure
Sandra D,
May 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable guide sharing details of their conservation work in the area - excellent close encounters with rainforest
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