This magical wilderness adventure starts with a 25-minute boat trip from Wanaka over to the Mou Waho Island and nature reserve where guests embark on a one hour guided bush walk to the lake at the top of the island learning about the conservation and wildlife of this one-off island on the way.

The trip continues with “High Tea” on top of the island overlooking both lakes, where guests can have a drink and break listening to the vibrant birdsong and enjoying the panorama of the Southern Alps and Mt Aspiring National Park.

To finish the trip, guests will have the chance to enhance the island’s conservation by planting a native tree, giving back to this special island and New Zealand’s environment.

“This is one of those bucket list adventures that many New Zealanders hope to achieve, and you can see why,” adds New Zealand In Depth’s Paul Carberry.

“The trip lasts around three and a half hours in total and transports you to an immersive natural paradise. If you’re lucky, you’ll even meet the friendly local pair of Buff Weka called Sally and Wally.”

The adventure to Mou Waho Island and its famous lake with New Zealand In Depth can be added to any personalised trip to the region. As an example, a 14-day self-drive New Zealand adventure starts at £2,400 per person, based on two people travelling. This includes B&B accommodation, all breakfasts, car hire and Eco Wanaka Cruise and Nature Island Walk to Mou Waho Island. Not including flights.

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