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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  • Phone +64 3 753 4014
Okarito Nature Tours kayaking base
Kayaking on Okarito Lagoon
Kayaking through the rainforest of the Okarito Rive

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.

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

Physical address

Okarito Nature Tours, 1 The Strand, Okarito, West Coast, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Adult $45.00 - $95.00
  • Further pricing information: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Subject to weather and tide conditions.

Contact us by

  • Phone +64 3 753 4014
  • Freephone 0508 OKARITO

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