Cruise & Rainforest Walk at Franz Josef Glacier: Exclusive Rainforest Trail Access
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Franz Josef / Waiau

Experience privileged entry to our secluded rainforest path, reachable solely by boat! The rainforest path ventures through a Kiwi Conservation area and some of Westland’s most pristine, untouched rainforest.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Franz Josef Highway - 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! Experience Westland’s oldest Jurassic-like rainforest and meet curious native birdlife. This trip our premium cruise, suitable for all ages.
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
Location
30 Main Road
Main Road
Please check-in at our office 15 minutes prior to your trip departure time. We are located in the building next to The Landing Restaurant.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sandra_d
May 6, 2024
A different adventure - Very knowledgeable guide sharing details of their conservation work in the area - excellent close encounters with rainforest
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Blondiesmp
Apr 26, 2024
Awesome lake and nature walk - We had a wonderful cruise and nature walk. Dale is a great guy very knowledgeable and fun. Was an awesome trip. Had hot chocolate and shortbread on board . Lots of laughs and a very memorable time. Diane & Sharon
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Swetal_v
Apr 17, 2024
Amazing Experience - Amazing Experience. We were only 3 of us family members that day as it was raining. It started with sailing in a motorboat and going to the other end inside the rainforest. There we get down and go inside one of the densest rainforest, where trees are there untouched since millions of years. The moment we entered we were welcomed by a small Fantail bird, which remained around us throughout our stay in the jungle. It looked like it was really happy to have us and waiting for us. Dale was our guide. He gave us a glimpse of the vegetation, plants, their historic and holistic significance. It was lovely to be in the woods for 30 minutes odd and then return back to our motorboat for the return. Dale is fantastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommended expedition.
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Susan_f
Apr 9, 2024
Cruise & Nature Walk -Franz Josef - We got an amazing day for it! Lovely cruise across the lake with great information on the area from both Joe & Dylan...choice to stay on the boat for some fishing or get off and do a short nature hike, we took the walk & learnt all about conservation efforts in the area as well as being stalked by a fanned tailed bird :) Enjoyed a hot beverage before taking the boat back...lovely experince for my mam as well, would recommend for those looking for low impact walks etc.
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Valda_s
Apr 5, 2024
fun and informative - Dale was a great guide full of knowledge and a few jokes to lighten the mood. It was a great tour and I learnt alot about NZealand culture, flora and fauna
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926annb
Mar 24, 2024
Super Tour - Excellent tour our guide Joe was very knowledgeable and interesting we had brilliant time. Would highly recommend. Hot chocolate stop was unexpected and very welcome.
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Hasini_m
Mar 8, 2024
Such a peaceful evening - It was way more fun than I even expected, so worth spending an evening being out there in this gorgeous place. Didn’t think I’ll learn so much or I’d have such a great time.
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Wanderer39957870691
Feb 29, 2024
I'd do it again - It was one of the best trips I have been on. The views were amazing. Our guide was so informative and considerate. The cuppa at the end of our walk was most welcome. A highly recommended tour
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Snowflake29
Feb 27, 2024
Fantastic Scenery not to be missed... - One of the best local experiences I have been on as a Kiwi in my own country!! Exceptional... Dale is an extremely knowledgeable guide, so relaxed and friendly and took us on a magic trip across the lake early morning on a still calm day. The bush walk is so unique - seeing the natural habitat of the Kiwi, and native plant and tree species is incredibly special. I would say this is a do not miss tour for anyone - top value for money in the South Island. I would definitely go again at a different time of year...
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Jane_t
Feb 21, 2024
Excellent - The young lady taking the tour was excellent, very knowledgeable about the rain forest and very entertaining. It was a small group of only 3 people which made the day.
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