Kepler Track Water Taxi: Explore Breathtaking Alpine Views and Tall Beech Forests in NZ
4.8
35 Ratings
Te Anau
Embark on a breathtaking journey through alpine vistas, beech forests, and deep gorges on New Zealand's Kepler Track. Discover Mount Luxmore, Luxmore Caves, and the enchanting sounds of native wildlife.
Duration:
15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Fiordland Outdoors Co. - Kepler Water Taxi - Water taxi across Lake Te Anau to Brod Bay and return
What's Included
- One-way private transfer
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) included
What's Not Included
- N/A
Additional Information
Spend a day on the stunning Kepler Track, one of NZ’s most rewarding day walks!
You can’t beat a walking track that’s been built with the purpose of showing off the very best features of Fiordland. The Kepler Track was custom-built for pure hiking pleasure. Its alpine vistas, rugged high country, deep gorges and tall beech forests make the Kepler one of our favourite NZ Must Do’s.
Kepler Track highlights
Climb to the peak of Mount Luxmore, 1472m, for a birds-eye view of Lake Te Anau & the town. Explore the stunning stalactites and stalagmites of the Luxmore Caves and soak up the beauty of grand alpine views that stretch on for miles. Hike through golden tussock high country and tall Beech Forests; and at night, listen for the sound of the morepork, a tiny native owl, or shrill whistles from the Brown Kiwi. The quintessential Fiordland hiking experience!
Location
Fiordland Outdoors Co. - Kepler Water Taxi
Lakefront Drive
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(35 Ratings)
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Cindy_c
Mar 24, 2024
Easy service - Great taxi service to access hiking trails. Trail to left along lake flat and easy, taking 2 1/2-3 hours at leisurely pace, returning to Te Anau
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Anneke_r
Feb 17, 2024
I would book it again - Fast and friendly. The customer service replied almost immediately. We finished earlier and that wasn't an issue to take us back earlier.
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Jana_a
Dec 15, 2023
Leg saver - Great way to get to Brod Bay and back. Recommended to be there a few minutes earlier. I liked that you could pay by credit card and hop on spontaneously. The only thing I missed was a timetable/schedule/sign at Brod Bay confirming the water taxi times, but the lady on the phone was very helpful, so was the lady captain. Totally enjoyed and would do again!
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Cynthia_s
Dec 10, 2023
Convenient and fun - The wind was intense so the water was very choppy and this water taxi ride was more thrilling than expected. Captain was excellent! Recommend making reservations ahead as taxi was full at our crossing and several people had to wait an hour for next ride to Kepler Trail. Great way to start a magnificent 10k hike.
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Peter_d
Nov 6, 2023
Lovely trip across the lake - Great way to start the Kepler Track walk, the boat trip was smooth and the skipper was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Ginzalad
Aug 13, 2023
Fantastic! - Great service and friendly! Extremely communicative and flexible. Hope to use their services again. Thank you!
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Fantailtrails
Apr 15, 2023
Excellent friendly service - Very punctual. Great service. Staff very friendly and informative, giving great local knowledge and trip advice. Easy to book online. Would definitely use again.
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Stephenandjanet_g
Mar 27, 2023
Great journey in bad weather - Booked in advance on what turned out to be a horrible morning weather wise. Boat was lovely and warm and protected passengers from the elements. Journey was great and driver professional and informative. Fortunately weather cleared up and we had a great walk back to Te Anau.
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Norman_w
Dec 27, 2023
Nice boat ride although late - Nice ride across the lake to Brod Beach from Te Anau with a friendly captain. Boat made a second trip to pick up me and a boat load of others so we left about 9:15 rather than the advertised 8:30. NP for me since I was hiking to Rainbow Reach. Even though I was prepaid and the 1st one at the dock I was not on the captain's list so was not allowed on the 8:30 trip, probably either because I didn't book until about 4pm the previous day or because I booked via Viator rather than the trip provider. Would be best if better track was able to be made of qty of bookings because it would have been discouraging if I was trying to hike to Luxmont & back by 4:30pm
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Mantas_c
Jan 16, 2024
Fake price - I was charged 52nzd, instead of 32nzd on my final price, because of an absurd conversion rate, that was never mentioned during purchase. Very misleading… Travel itself was quick and ok.
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