Franz Josef Wilderness Tours

Franz Josef Wilderness Tours Explore further in Franz Josef Glacier🌿
Kayaks, boat tours and quad bike tours.
100% locally owned Explore beyond the glaciers in Franz Josef.

Kayak, Cruise or Fish with us on Lake Mapourika - OR - join an exciting quad bike or buggy tour through Jurassic rainforest and a glacial riverbed! There's a tour for everyone...
www.franzjoseftours.co.nz

Most visitors drive right past Lake Mapourika without realising what lies beyond the shoreline.Hidden among the rainfore...
13/06/2026

Most visitors drive right past Lake Mapourika without realising what lies beyond the shoreline.

Hidden among the rainforest are narrow creeks that wind through a protected kiwi conservation area within the UNESCO World Heritage wilderness of Westland Tai Poutini National Park. Paddling beneath towering kahikatea and rimu trees, it's easy to feel as though you've stepped back in time into a Jurassic rainforest untouched for centuries.

Step ashore and explore the forest on foot, take a moment to enjoy a hot drink surrounded by mountain views. On calm days, experience the famous mirror reflections that make Lake Mapourika one of the West Coast's most spectacular hidden gems.

Have you explored Lake Mapourika yet?

📍 Franz Josef Glacier
📸 Free photos included on all guided kayak tours

www.franzjoseftours.co.nz/kayak-tours/
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Scenery like this hardly looks real 😍 📍Lake Mapourika, Franz Josef NZ www.franzjoseftours.co.nz/boat-tours/ Captured mag...
08/06/2026

Scenery like this hardly looks real 😍
📍Lake Mapourika, Franz Josef NZ

www.franzjoseftours.co.nz/boat-tours/

Captured magically by: Bare Kiwi

Glacier Country NZ West Coast, New Zealand 100% Pure New Zealand

"Love our kayaking experience so much! It was a rainy day but it really made the day even more magical.Everything was sm...
05/06/2026

"Love our kayaking experience so much! It was a rainy day but it really made the day even more magical.

Everything was smooth sailing from the check-in process to the activity itself. The tour provides everything, so you basically only need to show up with a curious mind. Ollie, our guide, was wonderful and very knowledgeable, he also took really good pictures of my husband and I, which we really appreciate.

The activity took about 3 hours so it was really worth the price. Can't recommend this enough!"

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-Agnes
Google Review

Come and join us rain or shine: https://franzjoseftours.co.nz/kayak-tours/

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Glacier Country NZ West Coast, New Zealand 100% Pure New Zealand

31/05/2026

Changing pace and taking you from Lake Mapourika to the wild off-road terrain of the Waiho riverbed...

Experience our off-road adventure tour - through Jurassic rainforest and glacial riverbed terrain 💦

Single quad, double or buggy? What's your pick?👇

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Check out all our new video online:
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28/05/2026

Kayak tours & guided walks through a predator free bird sanctuary on Lake Mapourika 👌

Lake Mapourika is a scenic gem along the West Coast which can only be explored by kayak or boat. Renowned for its picture perfect mirror-like water and home to NZs rarest kiwi and native birds.

Don't miss exploring Lake Mapourika on your West Coast visit ✅️

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26/05/2026

Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be sharing 3 epic ways to discover the Franz Josef Glacier region with us!

#1 Scenic Boat Tours & Guided Walks on Lake Mapourika

Cruise across one of New Zealand’s most reflective lakes surrounded by rainforest, glacier views, and the Southern Alps. Spot native birdlife, hear local stories from our guides, and experience the peaceful beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage landscape.

Our tours also include guided rainforest walks through the kiwi sanctuary, where you’ll explore ancient rainforest tracks beneath towering kahikatea and rimu trees.

Perfect for families, photographers, nature lovers, and anyone wanting to slow down and experience the quieter side of Franz Josef.

Check out more about our boat tours here: https://franzjoseftours.co.nz/boat-tours/

Video: - Kyle Mulinder

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Lake Mapourika is one of those places that stops you in your tracks. Mirror calm water, snow capped peaks, ancient Juras...
24/05/2026

Lake Mapourika is one of those places that stops you in your tracks. Mirror calm water, snow capped peaks, ancient Jurassic rainforest, golden sunsets and rare native birdlife that dwell in the predator free forests.

Just a short drive from Franz Josef Glacier, it’s the perfect place to slow down and discover a quieter side of the West Coast. Whether you’re kayaking, boating or simply soaking in the view - it's a magical spot that'll leave lasting memories.

See why Lake Mapourika is a local favourite, and why so many visitors call it the hidden gem of Franz Josef 👇
https://franzjoseftours.co.nz/lake-mapourika/

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Glacier Country NZ West Coast, New Zealand 100% Pure New Zealand

A day in the life of a kayak guide🛶 ... Photos taken by guide Farrah on a Kayak Classic Tour. More about our kayak tours...
03/05/2026

A day in the life of a kayak guide🛶 ...

Photos taken by guide Farrah on a Kayak Classic Tour.
More about our kayak tours here:
https://franzjoseftours.co.nz/kayak-tours/

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Glacier Country NZ West Coast, New Zealand 100% Pure New Zealand

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30 Main Road
Franz Josef Glacier
7886

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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+64273244011

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