Paddling in paradise - Just amazing we had a fantastic guide the weather played its part and was beautiful the lake was a sheet of glass. Stunning views back to Frans Joseph glacier and the mountain ranges Seamless planning and organised by the tour co just a few minutes ride from the village our 16 and 12 year old loved it and we spend a lot of time on our own lake so this said it all. Great fun family morning out we paddled across the lake and up a stunning creek where we were guided by a Fantail and lots of birdsong very tranquil (apart from the kids having a spat at each other 🤣) Recommend

Great guide and beautiful, quiet area. - This was one of my favorite activities in Franz Josef. Our guide, Pickles, was extremely relaxed and competent. He was filled with enthusiasm and appreciation for nature. The kayaks and gear were excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the lake, its lore and the birds.

Great family kayaking adventure - This was the last sunset tour for the season and as our first guided activity in New Zealand we weren’t sure what to expect. This was an easy kayak and suitable for novices. We were all in double kayaks and the afternoon we went the lake was very calm and flat. In total about 7 km. Great commentary, experienced guides. Rug up, it was a bit chilly and make sure you have repellant for the sandflies.

Beautiful tour; exceptional guide! - Outstanding views, knowledgeable tour guide, and charming company! Our guide, "Pickles," did his best to inform, inspire, and delight us the entire time. He sure helped mend our disappointment when inclement weather prevented our Heli-hike to the glacier. Highly recommend this company!

Nice experience - It is a very nice experience. There was a breeze, so we had to kayak against the wind initially and I’m a pretty horrible kayaker and was kayaking with 11 year old, so the guide had to tow us. I was so thankful to the guide for the help. The lake itself is beautiful and you see a forest that is thousands years old. Learn about kiwis and conservation efforts. My only tip is for the parents: if you are coming with kids, ask for an adult kayak “skirt”. The kids version doesn’t protect against water and you end up with a super miserable kid, that sits in a puddle of freezing water for 2 hours. I wish I knew that, it would save us a lot of misery (for the kids).

GREAT kayak trip on Lake Mapourika! - My husband and I did the 3 hour kayak trip as part of a New Zealand Trails tour. The kayak trip was wonderful! All the employees we came in contact with were excellent, our driver and kayak guides were great! We were the first group on the lake in the morning - SO peaceful!! It was great to have the guides take photos of everyone in the group! We would do this kayak trip again in a heartbeat!!

Relaxing Small group wildlife kayak tour along the lake with focus on local flora and fauna - Relaxing kayaking trip on the lake on a rainy day with lots of wildlife to see along the way especially along the streams/creeks coming off of the lake. Cody the guide was very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna and was very friendly. The small group size (3 guests) made it feel like a private nature/wildlife kayaking tour. The highlight was getting to see a white heron up close on the water during our kayaking tour

Amazing 3 hour kayak ride! - Beautiful 3 hour kayak ride on Lake Maporouki. It’s was so peaceful and scenic - sun shining amazing day! Our guide was excellent and shared knowledge of the lake, wildlife and conservation efforts of New Zealand. Really well worth our money and highly recommend this tour! They also include free pictures for us!

Kayak Lake Trip - Great couple of hours on the lake led by the friendly and knowledgeable Sydney, so peaceful in the early evening. What a fantastic location!

Excellent guide but not what we expected - We had a very enjoyable time out on the lake and our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and the company are very well equipped with everything you need. However, we were booked to go on the 'sunset kayak' but finished around an hour before sunset which was disappointing and not as described. Don't bother bringing snacks,there won't be time to eat them.