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Franz Josef Wilderness Tours is one of the most scenic kayak locations on planet earth
Highlights
- One of the most scenic kayaking tours in the world!
- Unbeatable views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers
- Tranquil mirror-like waters - great for paddling
Franz Josef Wilderness Tours is one of the most scenic kayak locations on planet earth!.
Enjoy a 3 hour kayaking tour in Franz Josef Glacier.
Join us on a unique kayak adventure and kiwi sanctuary tour, just minutes from Franz Josef Glacier!
Glide effortlessly across the lakes mirror-like water, enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding high mountains and glaciers. Our stunning lake was created by the mighty Franz Josef Glacier as it retreated some 14,000 years ago.
Now it sits calm and reflective, sandwiched between the mountains and the sea. At the back of the lake, we navigate our kayaks deep into the heart of the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary.
Paddle silently past some 900-year-old kahikatea trees, all to the sound of native birdsong.
Franz Josef Wilderness Tours is locally owned and operated, so like true west coasters, we'll get out there rain or shine!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
- Adult$149.00
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- Adult$149.00
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- Adult$149.00
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- Adult$149.00
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- Adult$149.00
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- Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$95.00
- Adult$84.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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- Adult$104.00
- Child$95.00
- Adult$104.00
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- Adult$104.00
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Gareth Jones from United Kingdom wrote on 29 January 2023
Great trip
We booked the classic kayak tour but unfortunately, this was fully booked for the time and date of it. However, the company upgraded us to the kayak tour with the okarito kiwi sanctuary and it was brilliant. The tour guide Jacob was so friendly and knowledgeable. Great tour!
pennyl2 from Singapore wrote on 14 January 2023
Fantastic experience
The whole family enjoyed the 3 hour classic kayaking experience. The scenary was beautiful and it was the first time we kayak in a black water lake. Cool! Our guide was friendly and took many beautiful photos for us. Thank you! Highly recommended tour.
Jessica from New Zealand wrote on 26 May 2022
Amazing experience
Couldn't say anything bad, fantastic experience, instructor was outstanding, beautiful scenery and reasonably easy for 2 pretty unfit people! Love to do it again sometime.
cerynhop from United Kingdom wrote on 15 January 2025
Awesome Experience
Would highly recommend the kayak tour. We had a brilliant few hours with Max our guide. Max gave us loads of info about the area and the lake which made the experience even more interesting.
From Franz Josef - 3 Hour Kayak Classic
Thanks so much for your great review! We're glad you had a good time out on the water with Max. Our guides are very knowledgeable about the area and love to share! Safe Travels, Sydney and the Franz Josef Wilderness Tours Team
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becp1 from New Zealand wrote on 20 August 2021
Amazing Experience
Brilliant guide and amazing experience. Totally recommend this to anyone wanting to enjoy nature from a lake perspective Location is breath taking, both on the lake and down the little side creek. Will be looking at doing other adventures with these guys next time I'm back in Franz