Enjoy a scenic tiki tour to Mou Waho Island while your skipper shares stories of glaciers, wildlife, and local legends. Explore this unique island, hike to stunning views, and relax on the lake. 3–3.5 hrs, with almost 2 hrs on the island.
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Our trips are very likely to run over 3 hours so schedule 3.5 hours of your time.
Want a shorter, faster version? No commentary but still the same time on the island? Check out our Mou Waho Express at 8.30am, during Summer only.
THE EXTRA 11.45am departure is a bit longer and goes until about 3.20pm
Our scheduled departures require a minimum of 4 adults. (2 departures a day, low season 1 departure a day). The extra departures need a minimum of 6 adults to go ahead.
Infants 0-4 years
Child 5-15 years
Come and join us on a trip to our favourite place on Lake Wanaka, Mou Waho Island. Where you can find an island, on a lake, on an island, on a lake, on an island on the sea!
Mou Waho Island is a protected nature reserve and is home to many native New Zealand birds including the curious and flightless Weka.
A short walk takes you to the top of the island where you will be exposed to breathtaking panoramic views of the Arethusa pool, Lake Wanaka and its surrounding peaks.
Our water taxi leaves Wanaka Marina twice-daily travelling 15km up Lake Wanaka, passing Mou Tapu Island and the steep cliff of fisherman's cove to Mou Waho Island.
Your friendly and knowledgeable skipper will inform you of the fascinating geology of the alps and the glaciers that created the lake as you travel along its sparkling waters.
Stay for almost 2 hours on the island before heading back to shore, or go in the morning and spend the day as you please before catching the afternoon taxi home.
Departure times: 10 am & 2 pm.
"Because we love going there"
Trip departs from the Wanaka Marina on Lakeside Road on the bigger jetty with the silver bridge, please be ready to board 10 minutes prior to departure.