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Discover the raw beauty of Lake Wanaka's magical Mou Waho Island by way of an informative cruise and self-guided Nature Walk.
Highlights
- Enjoy a luxury catamaran cruise on Lake Wanaka
- Rated as one of the top activities by visitors to Wanaka!
- Fast super taxi to Mou Waho Island
- Two hours to hike to the natural glacial lake on top
- Predator-free conservation Island with abundant native birdlife
- Outstanding photo opportunities
Nicknamed the “island, on a lake, on an island, on a lake, on an island on the sea", Mou Waho Island is a protected, Department of Conservation nature reserve in Lake Wanaka only accessible by boat - an absolute must-do if you are visiting Wanaka!
Get ready to explore this magical, remote slice of paradise, starting with a an informative boat cruise on the pristine waters of Lake Wanaka, where you can relax and soak up outstanding mountain views.
After receiving helpful advice and suggestions from our expert crew, you will then be given 2 hours to explore the beautiful Mou Waho Island at your own pace. Discover steep rocky coastlines, secluded beaches, and diverse birdlife including the rare flightless Buff Weka, and the Mountain Stone Weta.
Upon reaching the summit, you'll be greeted by a natural glacial formed lake and magnificent mountain and lake scenery in every direction! Make sure your camera is ready for spectacular views and photo opportunities around every corner.
Rated as one of the top activities by visitors to Wanaka, this experience is not to be missed!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$129.00
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$64.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$64.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$64.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$129.00
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$64.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$129.00
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$64.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$64.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$64.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$49.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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gregh17 from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2025
A wonderful trip
A wonderful trip but we thought it would be four hours, as advised on website, not three hours. Another hour would gave been great. Not quite long enough to fully appreciate the beauty of the place. A bit rushed. Four hours would give almost three hours on the island, rather than only two hours. Half of this two hours is spent walking up and down to the lake on top of the island. Needed more time for a proper swim in the lake ! Nevertheless, a magical trip with a very friendly host driver on a modern fast boat.
Anca Simpson from New Zealand wrote on 27 December 2024
Mou Waho Island Cruise
The cruise was very good, smooth and fast sailing due to no wind and no waves on the lake. A very good guide and captain of the boat, Toby. The island is picturesque and with a rich variety of flora and native birds who live and thrive due to the continued efforts of DOC. On the overall, a very nice experience.
Lydia Slack from Switzerland wrote on 23 November 2024
Beautiful experience at Mou Waho
The boat ride was lovely, the guide was very friendly, the walk on the island is gorgeous with spectacular views!! A major highlight of my time in Wanaka!
Caroline Northin from New Zealand wrote on 12 November 2024
Excellent tour and great guide
This was a new experience for us on Lake Wanaka. The boat journey was beautiful and such awesome scenery and commentary along the way. What a beautiful island! The bush was beautiful, the scenery from many points up the hill was exceptional and the view from the top amazing. A lake on an island on a lake on an island in the sea! We chose unguided island tour, however the guide was very helpful in answers the questions we had when turning to boat.
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mikew9 from United Kingdom wrote on 22 March 2024
Beautiful & tranquil
This is a gorgeous combination of a lake cruise & a leisurely trek on a unique island, full of wildlife & interesting plants with views to match. The boat skipper was very knowledgeable about the area & shared that with the travellers. The climb to the top of the island may not be suitable for all people, but everybody on our trip succeeded, including me at 70 - you just need to take it at your own pace as plenty of time is allowed. The other item I would recommend (that I forgot to take) is to take a swimming costume with you (if you like swimming) as you are allowed to swim in the tiny lake at the top of the island. Someone did that when we were there & all I could do was look on, jealously!