Three-Hour Mou Waho Island Cruise & Nature Walk for Adult - Option for Child

The team have a new fast & comfortable vessel and a knowledgeable crew. Take the whole family on a cruise to the remote Mou Waho Island nature reserve, home of the lake, on an island, in a lake (on an island). Enjoy a velvet smooth ride as you cruise among the majestic mountains of Lake Wanaka. They are contracted to the Department of Conservation and every guest contributes to funding the conservation work on Mou Waho Island! Mou Waho Island is a predator free Department of Conservation nature reserve with a natural glacial formed lake at its summit. Here you can see first-hand results of conservation efforts including the rare flightless Buff Weka (extinct on the mainland since 1920), the Mountain Stone Weta and many other native birds. Wanaka Cruises are a Department of Conservation Concession holder for Mou Waho Island. Fees are paid to DOC for each visitor to the island and this contributes to the ongoing conservation efforts. A two hour self-guided nature walk is included and this will take you up to the natural glacial lake right on top of the island and magnificent mountain and lake scenery in every direction. This is rated as one of the top activities by visitors to Wanaka and rated among the best Wanaka walks and hikes. From there you can go even higher to the lookout rock for some of the regions most spectacular views and the outstanding photo opportunities.

About the Boat: 

Moutimu is a fast 11.5 meter super water taxi. With heavy duty aluminium construction she is practically indestructible and powered by two 250 hp Yamaha four stroke engines. Inside is comfortable seating for 28 passengers and skipper

About Lake Wanaka Cruises:

Lake Wanaka Cruises are passionate about providing outstanding on-water experiences for Wanaka locals and the many visitors to this fabulous region. Their friendly team is led by Tim Cuthbertson (Managing Director)