Okarito Nature Tours
Birdwatching kayak tours and freedom kayak rental on Okarito Lagoon, South Westland. Just 20 minutes drive from Franz Josef Glacier, the lagoon is a birdwatcher's paradise.
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About
Birdwatching by Kayak on Okarito Lagoon, New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland and home to large numbers of native and endemic bird species (over 70 species of bird have been recorded here). Okarito township is just 20 minutes drive from Franz Josef Glacier.
We provide guided kayak trips and freedom rental kayaking with a focus on the ecology of the lagoon and the outstanding scenery. After exploring the tidal mudflats of the lagoon, kayakers can paddle deep into the rainforest river channels of the Okarito river delta. Towered over by 400 year old Kahikatea trees, kayakers can then view a large number of forest dwelling birds. A true wilderness experience.
Physical address
Okarito Nature Tours, 1 The Strand, Okarito, West Coast, New Zealand.
Opening times
- Business hours:
- 8am - 5.30pm
- Months of operation:
- All months of the year
Facilities and Features
- Proximity to town:
- In the centre of Okarito. 20 minutes from Franz Josef Glacier
Pricing and Conditions
| Adult | $45.00 - $95.00 |
- Further pricing information:
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Subject to weather and tide conditions.