Private Tour

Glenorchy Island Safari departing Queenstown

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Come and enjoy a kayaking tour to a wildlife sanctuary not able to be accessed by the general public. Unless you have a kayak in your back pocket, you will not be able to access Pigeon Island. These Islands are fantastic places with wildlife, beaches surrounded by mountains, and away from the crowds

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

All participants must be able to speak English

Not suitable for children under 8yrs old

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Cake and a hot drink

Guide

What To Expect

After a full safety and equipment briefing on a secluded beach, we kayak across Lake Wakatipu to Pigeon Island. A bird sanctuary in the heart of the Southern Alps. We stop on the beach for morning/afternoon tea and a short walk where we hopefully see some of the flightless birds that call the island their home, before paddling back along the wild shorelines overlooked by glaciers crowding the mountain peaks.

Options

Glenorchy Island Safari departing Queenstown

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A nice way to spend a Morning
ShireAlan,
Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A nice way to see another part of Queenstown. Not a long paddle but very scenic. The guide was very helpful and informative.
Great Experience
racava,
Feb 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The weather was perfect (sunny and no wind), so kayaking to and from Pigeon Island was a dream. Our guide, Amanda, was informative and professional as well as very personable. Totally recommend this activity if you are looking for some serenity and relaxation close to Queenstown.
Fun excursion
srinivasum2019,
Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went as a family of 6 with 4 kids aging from 11-16. Was a fun experience to have the lake to ourselves and kayak to the island. We were picked up from Queenstown and the road is windy and bumpy but has great views. The owner and guide were very patient and I would highly recommend the trip