Private Tour
Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option
Overview
Available languages
4 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
Not suitable for children under 8yrs old
All participants must be able to speak English
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Cake and a hot drink
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, Self-drive option
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing day on the lake!
Quoc T,
Feb 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was an amazing and lovely day on the water with our friendly guide Grace! She was knowledgeable, funny, warm and a great storyteller! We loved hanging out with her kayaking around the lake. It was a beautiful day and the water was so nice and peaceful. Highly recommend! Thank you again Grace for an amazing day ❤️
Amanda was a fantastic...
Angie M,
Feb 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amanda was a fantastic tour guide and has excellent knowledge to share! We had a great time kayaking with her and thoroughly enjoyed this experience!!
The lake was beautiful....
ShuRanMichael L,
Feb 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00The lake was beautiful. Amanda our guide did admirably in teaching two novices to kayak, and teaching us about the surrounds. Strongly recommended!
A must do in Queenstown!
Jack B,
Feb 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was one of the highlights of our stay in Queenstown. Amanda is fantastic and super knowledgeable. She was happy to shape the tour to whatever we wanted and it was great to chat away while we paddled. Highly recommend!!
Lovely afternoon on the lake.
Rachel S,
Jan 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00We ended up with a private tour which was fantastic. I went with my 8 year old niece who was too young for white water rafting with her brother and my teenaged kids so I volunteered to take her kayaking instead of going with my kids. Our guide Amanda was very friendly and supportive and very patient with my niece. The sea kayaks were comfortable and well looked after and we were able to paddle across to pig island despite quite a stiff breeze. Saw some native birds there and it was so peaceful having a private beach to ourselves.
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