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Mou Waho Island Water Taxi - Wanaka Water Taxis
Escape the crowds and discover the magic of Mou Waho Island.
Highlights
- Spend 1.5 hours exploring the stunning Mou Waho Island
- Hike up to the hidden lake on the top of the island!
- Bring your swimwear for a swim in the hidden lake, or Lake Wanaka
- Relax on the secluded beaches, taking in the spectacular island
Where you can find an island, on a lake, on an island, on a lake, on an island on the sea!
Mou Waho Island is a protected nature reserve and is home to many native New Zealand birds including the curious and flightless Weka. A short thirty minute walk takes you to the top of the island where you will be exposed to breathtaking panoramic views of the Arethusa pool, Lake Wanaka and its surrounding peaks.
Bring your swimwear and take a dip in the stunning lake on the top of the island, or in Lake Wanaka!
Our water taxi leaves Wanaka Marina twice-daily travelling 15km up Lake Wanaka, passing Mou Tapu Island and the steep cliff of fisherman's cove to Mou Waho Island. Your friendly and knowledgeable skipper will inform you of the fascinating geology of the alps and the glaciers that created the lake as you travel along its sparkling waters. Enjoy 1.5 hours exploring the Island and hiking to the hidden lake!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Adult$102.60
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$92.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$81.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$135.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$102.60 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$102.60 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$81.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$102.60 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$92.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$81.00 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$135.00
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$102.60 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
- Adult$102.60 Less than 6 at this price!
- Child$60.00
- Infant Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Mou Waho Island Water Taxi - Wanaka Water Taxis
Thank you for your email. Due to the office team being offshore, emails will take a bit longer to get answered, fingers crossed Starlink plays the game. But we are running our Mou Waho Island Tours over winter. For bookings, please check our booking system on our website; www.wanakawatertaxi.co.nz (http://www.wanakawatertaxi.co.nz) Or call our skipper James on +64211520689 (call only) Already booked your tour? James will take care of you and if you have any urgent questions, feel free to give him a call. Have fun! We are CLOSED from 5th - 23rd OF JULY. Kind regards Brent & Krystle -- Krystle Theunissen Owner Operator Wanaka Water Taxi & 4x4 Explorer Website: www.wanakawatertaxi.co.nz (http://www.wanakawatertaxi.co.nz) Phone: 0800 273 687 Mobile: +64211520689 #1 Boat Tours and Water Sports in Wanaka on Tripadvisor! Facebook: Click here (https://www.facebook.com/wanakawatertaxi/) Instagram: Click here (https://www.instagram.com/wanakawatertaxi/) Tripadvisor: Click here (https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g612500-d11880736-Reviews-Wanaka_Water_Taxi_and_Wanaka_4x4_Explorer-Wanaka_Otago_Region_South_Island.html)
SAMPATH PRABHU from Australia wrote on 27 April 2026
Amazing Wanaka
The water taxi was really thrilling, particularly when you sit in the front of the water taxi. The island was a great trek of moderate intensity. Overall an enjoyable experience. I found this better than MILFORD SOUND
Chris Taylor from Australia wrote on 23 April 2026
Mou Waho Island Water Taxi
Mou Waho island was a fantastic experience. Hannah, our taxi “captain”, was friendly and informative. Would highly recommend both taxi and island trip when staying in Wanaka.
Scott Chapman-Wallis from United Kingdom wrote on 08 November 2025
Great trip to a cool little island
The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Gave good advice on the transit over (best locations, weather to expect etc, worth doing far viewpoint)
carolinef9 from New Zealand wrote on 04 October 2025
Great trip
We've been wanting to do the trip for ages. We picked a pearler of an afternoon. James was a great guide, very informative on the boat ride over. We were allowed plenty of time to explore and enjoy the amazing scenery. Really glad to tick this off the list. Almost teenage kids also had fun on the island!
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alxandrrec from Canada wrote on 27 July 2026
Easy walk, great views!
Quiet walk in a small paradise. Our skipper James was fantastic !