Scenic Cruises
Welcome aboard the Hanna-K! The Hanna-K is a fully enclosed scenic tour boat designed
to let you enjoy the beauty of New Zealand’s West Coast in comfort and style.
Scenic Cruise
Discover the true beauty of the West Coast in a personalized cruise on Lake Mapourika. The Jurassic rainforest fringed bays which reflect the surrounding Alps and Glaciers will leave you in awe of its beauty.
Dale, our knowledgeable skipper (owner & operator) has been guiding passionately in the region from the mighty Franz Josef Glacier to Lake Mapourika for the last 15 years! He’ll take you on a scenic journey, through the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary & much more. Enjoy a great cup of tea or coffee while you watch curious native birdlife in the surrounding rainforest shoreline. Lake Mapourika is a landscape photographers dream!
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Evening cruises, with a glass of wine (BYO) in the summer time are a wonderful way to end the day.
WINTER SALE PRICES:
NZ $85 Adult — Normally: $115!
NZ $50 Child (17 and under) — Normally: $65!
DURATION
Allow 2 hours
ON SALE: $85
Cruise & Walk
Journey across the lake and enjoy exclusive access to our private rainforest trail through the Kiwi Sanctuary. Step off the boat and into a journey through another world!
SCHOOL HOLIDAY SALE: Kids Go Half Price until July 26th use promo code: kids
Our rainforest track was carved by your skipper Dale & his team with care and effort to keep the area as untouched as possible so you can experience the old growth rainforest in it’s pristine state. This is some of Westland’s oldest Jurassic-like rainforest abundant with curious native birdlife. A premium cruise, suitable for all ages.
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Sturdy footwear is recommended and walking poles are available for the walk.
PRICE
ON SALE: $95 Adult — Normally: $145!
ON SALE: $60 Child (17 years and under) — Normally: $75!
DURATION
Allow 2.5 hours
ON SALE: $95
Private Charter
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Forward bookings are essential. Please send us an enquiry to book this tour.
WHAT TO BRING:
Camera
Sunglasses or a cap
Any food or drink (optional BYO wine or beer for evening cruises)
Cruise & Walk: Walking boots / closed toe footwear
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Toilet on board
Hot drinks on board
Sunscreen / insect repellent
Binoculars / commentary
Courtesy transport if required
Cruise & Walk: Walking poles
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REVIEWS
We took the morning tour and it was fantastic. The waters were calm and the morning clouds were lifting. Laura and Reiss were our guides. They were informative, personable and informed. They talked about current conservation objectives and provided a safe and fun environment. My partner and I are seniors and had no problem keeping up. There were adequate rest periods and beautiful views.
Simi, New York, USA
This was a great way to spend a few hours in an idyllic setting. Our guide Johnny was excellent – so friendly and full of knowledge about our surroundings. Highly recommended, thanks!
Gary, Liverpool UK
I cannot recommend this enough! I’ve now done it twice in 3 years and both times it was spectacular, both in terms of scenery and overall experience. Our guide was fun and knowledgeable and was taking candid snaps all throughout the trip that we had access to later on. I highly recommend the morning trip, as that’s when the water is like glass and it feels so serene gliding over it. It truly is one of the best experiences in Franz Josef.