Lake Mapourika Cruise & Rainforest Walk from Franz Josef

Cruise across Lake Mapourika and step ashore for a guided walk through Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary on this shared outing. Explore towering old-growth rainforest along a custom-built trail created by your skipper and crew, and look out for native bush birds along the way.

• Listen to live commentary on board for insight into your surroundings

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Insurance provided by the operator

Important details

• Children aged 0–15 require an accompanying paying adult. Children aged 0–3 join free.
• No hiking experience is needed, but the walk requires enough fitness for a continuous hike.
• This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility and is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Bring a suitable front carrier or backpack to carry an infant on the trail. Without one, an adult may need to stay on the boat while the rest of the group walks.
• Do not bring outside food or drinks.
• The 17:00 departure operates only in summer, from November to mid-March.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.