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We've all been enjoying this beautiful summer weather here on the coast lately, and have hopefully said goodbye to a very wet spring! From now until the end of summer we're taking out third tour of the day from 5 pm. Check out some of our recent sunset tours on Lake...

We've always said our morning tours are the best time of day, but now with this wonderful summer weather we've been having the lake has started to create it's own misty morning micro-climate! This isn't a long post this time, just lots of photos to share from some of...

Lake Mapourika sits in the Franz Josef Glacier Valley, sandwiched between the dramatic Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea. It's a very deep lake (sitting about 80 metres deep!) and the bottom of the Lake sits level with the sea about 15 kms to the West. The lake is...

With the recent school holidays we've been busy taking out kayakers of all ages. If you're uncertain about having your kid out on the lake, here's some FAQ's with regards to our family tours... 1) How old does my child need to be to come on a tour? We've taken...

So if you're currently in the country you will probably be aware of the wild spring weather we've been experiencing here lately. Heavy rain, high wind and the road closure on Highway 6. Unfortunately for us this road is the only passage up and down the west coast, and...

Hi guys, new blog post written by a happy heli-paddler last month! Thanks Lenai for this wonderful story about your day with us and the Helicopter line…. Enjoy! It’s a rare and wonderful moment when life seems so perfect it’s difficult to distinguish reality from...

When cruising into Franz Josef the first thought that came to my mind was “this is the reason I’m travelling New Zealand.” Situated in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, this wee town meets the true adventurers’ needs. The town comprises of two streets, 330 welcoming...