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Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option

Offered by Rippled Earth Ltd

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$155.00 per person

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Mobile or paper ticket accepted Offered in: English

Guided kayak trip across Lake Wakatipu to Pigeon Island, with a safety briefing, time ashore, wildlife spotting, and views of the Southern Alps.

Tour Overview

Begin on a secluded beach with a full safety and equipment briefing before setting out by kayak across Lake Wakatipu. The crossing leads to Pigeon Island, a wildlife sanctuary that is not accessible to the general public without arriving by kayak.

Pigeon Island sits in the heart of the Southern Alps and offers a quieter side of the lake, with beaches, mountain surroundings, and a sense of being away from the crowds. After landing on the beach, there is time for morning or afternoon tea and a short walk on the island. Along the way, you may spot some of the flightless birds that live here.

The return paddle follows the wild shorelines of Lake Wakatipu, with glaciers visible high among the surrounding mountain peaks. This is a guided kayaking trip focused on access, landscape, and wildlife, with the experience shaped by the lake crossing, time ashore on Pigeon Island, and the remote setting throughout.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Cake and a hot drink

What To Expect

After a full safety and equipment briefing on a secluded beach, we kayak across Lake Wakatipu to Pigeon Island. A bird sanctuary in the heart of the Southern Alps. We stop on the beach for morning/afternoon tea and a short walk where we hopefully see some of the flightless birds that call the island their home, before paddling back along the wild shorelines overlooked by glaciers crowding the mountain peaks.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

64 Oban Street

64 Oban Street, Glenorchy 9372, New Zealand

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We meet outside Mrss Wooly's Gerneral store on Oban Street

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Important Information

All participants much speak English to join the tour

Additional Info

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not suitable for children under 8yrs old
  • All participants must be able to speak English

Cancellation Policy

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