Mou Waho Island
Three hour Wanaka lake trip, with guided island bushwalk up to the Arethusa Pool and native weka encounters.
Trip Itinerary:
- Mou Waho is a remote island and the jewel in the crown of Lake Wanaka.
- First you will cruise 18 km up Lake Wanaka which will take around 25 mins.
- Then, you will discover hidden beaches and native New Zealand bird life as you walk from Mou Waho’s beach shore up to the top of the island –
- Tyrwhitt Peak.
- Enjoy the 20-25 minute relaxed hike (1.5km one way) with an altitude change of around 200 metres.
- The views are spectacular and on the way you will also discover the famous Arethusa Pool. This small clear lake creates the “lake on an island, which is on a lake on an island, which is on an island in the South Pacific Ocean” brain teaser and is the perfect photo to send to people back home!
- Mou Waho is a predator free island and a safe home to the cheeky buff weka. These inquisitive flightless birds are native to New Zealand and often like to interact with visitors to their island.
- You might also spot the kereru (native wood pigeon), bell birds, tui and even the occasional rare mohua (yellowhead).
- Guests can choose to relax on the beach after their walk to soak up the views before returning across the lake to Wanaka. Tea / coffee and Trish’s famous home made muffins are provided on board the boat.
Duration:
3 hrs – 180 minutes (plus allow 30 min extra). Trips run on demand from 7am, hourly through 5 pm. Call Davy to book your trip on Freephone (NZ only) 0800 555 700 or +64 27 232 2063
