Classic Kayak - Franz Josef

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Highlights & inclusions

3 hour guided kayak tour
Digital photos of your experience
All paddling equipment (including gloves, waterproof jackets, dry bags hat & a selection of single or double kayaks)
Informative guides
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$137.08AUD
Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience

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What you can expect

The water is so glassy and pure that you cannot tell the lake from the sky. Almost vertical walls of glacial deposits are reflected perfectly, and ancient rainforest adds an emerald hue to the cool icy blue that surrounds you. This is Lake Mapourika, and you have the chance to touch it!

Franz Josef Wilderness Tours invite you to experience their kayak adventure and kiwi sanctuary tour, minutes away from Franz Josef. Lake Mapourika – which is positioned between the sea and the mountains – is situated in a drier, warmer area of the Franz Josef Glacier valley and is a perfect place for capturing the beauty of the glaciers.

Kayak Classic

  • On your guided tour, you will be led across the magical, reflective surface of the lake where you will be enchanted by the sights. The Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary and the 900 year old kahikatea trees you encounter next will leave you breathless and your friendly guide will be there to capture it all on camera (photos are for free at the conclusion of the tour).

During the morning, the view is so magnificent that you are able to see Mount Cook, Mount Tasman and 14 glaciers. In the afternoon, the glossy surface of the lake becomes a little more uneven as the coastal breeze gently goads it into small waves. This makes the after-lunch tours a little more exciting, particularly when combined with the shifting light and the amazing cloud contours that form across the peak tops of the Southern Alps.

Sunset Classic This guided kayaking tour gives you the chance to experience the original Kayak Classic adventure in the beautiful & soft evening light. With breathtaking views of the Southern Alps, this 3 hour kayaking tour is perfect for those seeking remoteness & gentle paddling. After your kayaking tour, you will return to the beach just in time to watch the sunset. In Winter this operates at 2pm and in Summer it is at 5pm.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 3 hour guided kayak tour
  • Digital photos of your experience
  • All paddling equipment (including gloves, waterproof jackets, dry bags hat & a selection of single or double kayaks)
  • Informative guides
Duration
  • Allow 3 hours for the Kayak Classic
Departure Location
  • Departs from Franz Josef township - 30 Main Road, Franz Josef Glacier
  • Operates daily all year
Additional Information
  • Child rates apply (3-16yrs)
  • All equipment provided
  • If you prefer to kayak in calmer conditions with less wind then we recommend booking the morning tour as the afternoon tour can be affected by the late breeze & is thus a little more adventurous
  • There is a late evening tour during peak season as well. Afternoon tour times will be confirmed when you book
  • Operates all year in most weather conditions
  • Minimal fitness is required
  • No minimum age for kayaking
  • No previous experience required
Booking Information
  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements