WEST COAST WATERWAYS PACKAGE

An incredible way to experience the West Coast’s most iconic waterways by boat with our West Coast Waterways Package.
This package takes you through 3 iconic spots within the region, stopping in each to meander along rivers, lagoons, and wetlands at a leisurely pace.
Including:
  • 2-hour EcoTour with Okarito Boat Tours - just 25 minutes north of Franz Josef the tour departs from the historic Okarito Wharf.
  • 2.25-hour tour with Waiatoto River Safari near Haast.
  • 1.5-hour sunset cruise near Hokitika with West Coast Scenic Waterways.
  • Hot drinks and home baking is included with each tour. Whitebait taster included on Waiatoto River Safari.
  • A complimentary voucher for a meal at The Craypot in Jackson Bay worth $25 per person.
Package price includes all three tours:
$395 per adult.
$216.50 per child.
$5.00 per infant (under 4 years of age).
The West Coast Waterways Package is perfect for:
  • Birdwatching enthusiasts.
  • Wildlife and landscape photographers.
  • Nature enthusiasts.
  • Families.
ABOUT YOUR TOUR PROVIDERS

Okarito Boat Eco Tours
Experience New Zealand’s largest unmodified wetland area by boat.
During your EcoTour we engage in both an informative and friendly way to help you discover the absolute magic of Okarito and its stunning environment.
From wetlands to rainforest and mountain landscapes, and of course a diverse range of birdlife that visit and feed on the tidal flats and forest waterways.
This tour includes:
  • 2-hour guided tour - see the bird life and rainforest waterways of New Zealand’s largest unmodified wetland area on the “Explorer Douglas” – customised for the Okarito lagoon and wetlands this is a flat bottomed open air boat - we travel at 5 knots or less and often can drift alongside various wading and forest birds.
  • Hot drink and home-baked treat on board.
  • Bookmark with a checklist for the birds you have seen while onboard.
  • Extra special!  Learn more about the Okarito Kiwi – the Rowi, with a 20% discount for the West Coast Wildlife Centre in Franz Josef. You will also receive a free coffee with your entry to the Wildlife Centre.
  • We also have a self-contained holiday house available in Okarito from $130/night (sleeps up to 5 people) with views out to the Tasman Sea.
  • Find out more about this two hour tour.

Waiatoto River Safari
Experience the iconic Waiatoto River Safari through Haast World Heritage Area.
Take a 2.25-hour jet boat tour along the Waiatoto River and enjoy morning tea, home-baked scones, and a Whitebait taster.
You will also receive a $25 meal voucher per person to dine at The Craypot in Jackson Bay.
Find out more about Waiatoto River Safari.
West Coast Scenic Waterways
Take a scenic sunset cruise on the Eco Adventurer near Lake Mahinapua, retracing the waterways used by early pioneers and gold diggers.
A 7km meander through some of New Zealand’s highest value lowland wetlands into Lake Mahinapua with views of Mt Cook and the Southern Alps on a clear day.
Departs about an hour before sunset and is 1.5-hours long. The departure time is flexible depending on the arrival of cyclists and weather.
BYO welcome. Hot drinks, chocolates and wine glasses provided on board.
Find out more about West Coast Scenic Waterways.
Terms and conditions
You will need to arrange your own transport for travel between locations.
Read the terms and conditions for Waiatoto River Safari.