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Highlights

• Easy 45 minute paddle across Lake Wakatipu (same paddle time back)
• Guided walk through Island's beech forest
• Photograph endangered bird life including New Zealand Weka
• Refreshments on the beach

Description

Participate in a kayaking trip that will take you across one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the Southern Alps region of New Zealand. Two excellent options depart from the shores of Glenorchy at Lake Wakatipu’s head, situated just 40 minutes from Queenstown.

Glenorchy Island Safari
Depart from the shores off Glenorchy and paddle across the lake briefly, after which you will find yourself at an isolated beach on Pigeon or Pig Island. Continue on through luxuriant native beech forest and observe fascinating native birdlife and plants that can only be found on these untouched islands. After exploring the island, frolick on the beach and enjoy the provided refreshments before returning back to the mainland by kayak.

Trip Includes

• Queenstown accommodation transfers (optional)
• 90 minutes of easy paddling
• Refreshments on the beach
• Guided walk on the island
• Safety briefing & all kayaking equipment

Duration

• Allow 5 hours including return transfers to Queenstown

Departures

• 8:00am (8:45am if self driving)
• Departs from outside the Station building on Camp Street, central Queenstown
• If self driving to Glenorchy, meet outside Mrs Woolly’s General Store, 60 Oban St, Glenorchy
• Operates in peak summer only (Nov-Jan)

Other Information

• Suitable for children 8 years & over
• Exclusive & group packages available on request
• Waterproof camera bags are supplied for the trip
• Please bring suitable outdoor clothing, walking shoes/sneakers, sunglasses sunscreen & your camera
• Please prepare for the sun, bring sunblock & suitable clothing 
• Highly trained & knowledgeable guides
• Kayaking tours all come with double sea kayaks, paddles, spray decks, fitting PFD’s camera box or dry bag & splash jackets are available
• Rippled Earth kayaks is a certified Adventure Outdoor Operator who’s safety systems are audited through Adventure Mark

Normal Retail Price

• Per Person (8yrs+):
  • ex Glenorchy NZD$145.00
  • ex Queenstown NZD$175.00

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