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• Best kayak and walk

  DebbyS79,May 6, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Guide Ollie was amazing. The scenery spectacular and information was great. A wonderful experience I would highly recommend. Do the walk with the kayak experience

  

  

• Highly recommend

  Mairi33,Apr 11, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Great experience even though it was raining - guide Farrah was excellent- very knowledgeable and fun.

• A nice day out

  kitteridgem,Apr 11, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The guides were super-kind and the shop is well-run.

• Loved the blue mushrooms

  MrsBB2000,Apr 3, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Well organised and informative guides about the wildlife and nature of the area, blue mushrooms were spotted which was a highlight, excellent equipment, a great tour and i highly recommend it.

• ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A fantastic morning on the water

  anikasH7371IW,Mar 29, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I had an amazing time on the morning kayak tour in Franz Josef. The lake was calm and beautiful, and paddling through such a stunning landscape was a real highlight of my trip. A huge thank‑you to our guide, Farrar, who made the experience even better. Her knowledge of the lake, the local wildlife, and the surrounding nature was incredible. She shared so many interesting insights along the way, and you could tell how passionate she is about the area. It added so much depth to the tour and made the whole morning feel special. The pace was relaxed, the atmosphere was peaceful, and I came away feeling both energised and grounded. I’d highly recommend this tour — especially with Farrar as your guide.

• Great experience

  Freedom40631149469,Mar 27, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  Really nice tour. The staff were very knowledgeable and the lake was stunning. They take photos for you so you don’t need to bring your phone or anything. The only thing I would say is to be aware you have to share a kayak, so bear this in mind if you’re travelling solo. Being on the lake is a unique way to enjoy the views and wildlife around Franz Josef and I leant a lot about the geography and nature in the area.

• Awesome Afternoon on the Water

  travellinggal168,Mar 22, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Ollie was an amazing guide! He made our trip fun and interesting as he knew so much about the local birds and plants. He also gave us great tips for the rest of our trip to New Zealand. The water was calm and the sun was out…. Couldn’t have asked for a better outing! Thanks Ollie!

  

• Highly enjoyable kayak tour and experience of the native wildlife and fauna

  alasdairsteele,Mar 17, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Highly enjoyable kayak tour on Lake Mapoutika with our professional and informative guides, Marcel and Farrah. Small group meaning we were on the water quickly and supplied with all equipment to keep us dry, despite the rain coming in on the lake. Good selection of wildlife, including a White Herron, and experience of native, untouched, rainforest with photos taken by Farrah and shared with the group afterwards, avoiding the risks of camera damage in the rain.

• Fantastic experience in Franz Josef!

  Emma M,Mar 10, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Fantastic experience in Franz Josef! Small tour of 16 people with 2 guides, professional photos taken on the water, wet weather gear provided and good value for money. A great way to experience the native flora and fauna.

• Perfect

  RonVogel,Mar 7, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Could NOT have been better. Excellent experience. Excellent guide (asked us to call him Pickles). Beautiful scenery. Great weather. Fantastic location. Great free pictures provided (102 shots). Just the right amount of strenuous activity (thanks to Pickles tied up to us helping us get across against the wind). Thankfully ran tour with just the two of us

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