Wanaka Water Taxi Mou Waho Island Tour
Overview
Our water taxi leaves Wanaka Marina twice-daily travelling 15km up Lake Wanaka, passing Mou Tapu Island and the steep cliff of fisherman's cove to Mou Waho Island. Your friendly and knowledgeable skipper will inform you of the fascinating geology of the alps and the glaciers that created the lake as you travel along its sparkling waters.
Trip includes a 1.5 hour freedom walk on the island.
Inclusions
- Live commentary on board
- 1.5 hour freedom walk on the island
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Wanaka Water Taxi and Wanaka 4x4 Explorer, Wanaka 9305 New Zealand
We will meet you on the jetty. From here we will boat 15km up the lake to the scenic reserve, Mou Waho Island. Your skipper will inform you about the history and geology of the lake while cruising the sparkling waters of Lake Wanaka
Stop At: Lake Wanaka, Wanaka New Zealand
Our favourite place on Lake Wanaka, Mou Waho Island! Where you can find an island, on a lake, on an island, on a lake, on an island on the sea!
Mou Waho Island is a protected nature reserve and is home to many native New Zealand birds including the curious and flightless Weka.
A short, steep walk takes you to the top of the island where you will be exposed to breath taking panoramic views of the Arethusa pool, Lake Wanaka and its surrounding peaks.
Our water taxi leaves Wanaka Marina twice-daily travelling 15km up Lake Wanaka, passing Mou Tapu Island and the steep cliff of fisherman's cove to Mou Waho Island.
Your friendly and knowledgeable skipper will inform you of the fascinating geology of the alps and the glaciers that created the lake as you travel along its sparkling waters.
Stay for 1.5 hours on the island to explore at your own pace.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum numbers apply
- A 20/30 minute walk up hill is involved. (Optional)
- Due to uneven surfaces and the steepness in places, the walk is not recommended for those with walking disabilities but they are more than welcome to join us on the boat trip and skip the walk and stay at the bottom of the island.
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Contact tracing QR code on board
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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This is a must do while your in Wanaka. Wanaka Water Taxis are second to none. Learnt so much on the boat ride to and from the Island. Highly recommended.
This is a must do while your in Wanaka. Wanaka Water Taxis are second to none. Learnt so much on the boat ride to and from the Island. Highly recommended.Had a lovely time on Mou Waho. About a 45 minute trip there with a few sight seeing stops on the way. Went with two kids, both enjoyed the wildlife and scenery.
Had a lovely time on Mou Waho. About a 45 minute trip there with a few sight seeing stops on the way. Went with two kids, both enjoyed the wildlife and scenery.Amazing! The best thing to do in wanaka.. incredible views, great team on board, we will be back for sure. Thank you for having us.
Amazing! The best thing to do in wanaka.. incredible views, great team on board, we will be back for sure. Thank you for having us.Great tour, knowledgable skipper, beautiful, region, climb up to small lake not too hard, great value, highly recommended
Great tour, knowledgable skipper, beautiful, region, climb up to small lake not too hard, great value, highly recommendedA brilliantly sunny warm day for a trip with Brent our skipper and Krystle our hostess. Krystle passed on to us her great knowledge of Lake Wanaka and its islands as we travelled out into the lake. First stop Ruby Island where it’s history was explained by Brent. An interesting dialogue. On to M...
A brilliantly sunny warm day for a trip with Brent our skipper and Krystle our hostess. Krystle passed on to us her great knowledge of Lake Wanaka and its islands as we travelled out into the lake. First stop Ruby Island where it’s history was explained by Brent. An interesting dialogue. On to MoU Waho Island where we disembarked and prepared for our walk to the top. This is not for the feint hearted and one of our party was only able to get half way. Those passengers who did the whole climb were amazed with its beauty. Thank you Brent and Krystle for a great half day out. If you are in Wanaka this trip is highly recommended.The trip to Mou Waho where we learned more than we had ever known before about NZs glaciers, lakes and mountain formation, thank you so much Brent and Krystle. Over many years we have done scores of boat trips in and around NZ and this has to be number one. Beautiful weather, fantastic views, a l...
The trip to Mou Waho where we learned more than we had ever known before about NZs glaciers, lakes and mountain formation, thank you so much Brent and Krystle. Over many years we have done scores of boat trips in and around NZ and this has to be number one. Beautiful weather, fantastic views, a lake like glass.