Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk
Overview
Lake Cruise and Mou Waho Island Nature Walk
• A “must see” in Wanaka, take a 30 minute cruise to the remote, predator free Mou Waho Island, home to the rare and flightless Buff Weka (extinct on mainland NZ).
• Optional one hour return guided bush walk, taking you up to reveal the island’s secret- a lake on top of the island!
• Morning (or afternoon) tea supplied, overlooking both lakes.
• Plant a native tree on the island as part of this unique eco-experience!
• Departures 9.00am and 1.30pm, allow 4 hours.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Morning tea or Afternoon tea
- Plant a Tree!
- Professional local guide
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Lakeside Road
Wānaka 9305, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Lake Wanaka
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Mou Waho
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- If you have any dietary requirements, you must let us know ahead of time.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Guests MUST be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure to check-in.
- A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-90805P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- Morning tea or Afternoon tea.
- Plant a Tree!.
- Professional local guide.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- If you have any dietary requirements, you must let us know ahead of time.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lake Cruise & Mou Waho Island Nature Walk will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Morning tea or Afternoon tea
- Plant a Tree!
- Professional local guide
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- If you have any dietary requirements, you must let us know ahead of time.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Guests MUST be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure to check-in.
- A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
