by Franz Josef Wilderness Tours | Jan 30, 2021 | Lake Tours, Things to do in Franz Josef
Do something unique on your visit to Glacier Country! Join a Cruise on Lake Mapourika. There’s a couple of options, read on to find out more… The Hanna-K (the tour boat) The Hanna-k is a custom built tour boat which is uniquely designed to provide...
by Franz Josef Wilderness Tours | Dec 4, 2020 | Lake Tours
It’s that time of year when the lake water starts to warm up and we await the arrival of our first wild sea-run salmon to enter Lake Mapourika! Although the salmon season runs from the 1st October every year, we catch smaller Lake salmon until the bigger ones...
by Franz Josef Wilderness Tours | Jan 18, 2020 | Kayaking, Lake Tours, Things to do in Franz Josef
Explore the Canopy trees of the West Coast with us in Franz Josef. If you’re looking for a unique holiday activity, then a tour on Lake Mapourika is one of the best things to do in Franz Josef Glacier! A kayak or boat cruise across Lake Mapourika provides...
by Franz Josef Wilderness Tours | Sep 29, 2018 | Lake Tours
If you’ve ever been a walk through New Zealand’s native rainforest you have surely spotted a Fantail! Fantails are commonly spotted as they follow you along a trail. Although it may seem purely friendly – you’re actually stirring up their...
by Franz Josef Wilderness Tours | May 14, 2018 | Lake Tours
Things are beginning to cool down around the place which is leading to some stunning misty mornings on Lake Mapourika. The calm mornings are leading to some amazing reflections caused by the Black water of the lake. Lake Mapourika has really been living up to its name...
by Franz Josef Wilderness Tours | Jan 21, 2018 | Lake Tours
The days are starting to get longer, the temperature is warming up there are baby birds starting to appear on the lake and lambs appearing in the paddocks! It feels like Spring might just be here! We are still getting some beautiful photos on the lake with snow capped...