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Lake Wānaka Crossing

Reach Mou Waho Island via a 15-kilometer boat journey across Lake Wānaka.

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Mou Waho Island sits right in the middle of Lake Wānaka and is accessible only by boat. The ride typically takes 35 to 40 minutes each way.

You will depart from Wānaka Marina and pass steep cliffs before mooring at the eastern shore jetty. Transport operators run between 08:00 and 19:00 year-round.

A couple sits on a rock, admiring a calm, reflective mountain lake.

Wānaka Marina

15 minsDeparture Point

This is the departure point for all water taxis and eco-cruises to the island. Use the public restrooms here before boarding. The facilities on the island are limited to a single basic composting toilet.

Close-up of a native Weka bird walking on a rocky surface.

Stevenson's Arm

40 minsSouthern Alps Views

The boat ride passes through this section of the lake. Steep cliffs surround the water along the route. Sit on the open deck for clear views of the Southern Alps during the journey.

A water taxi speeding across the lake with mountains in the background.

Mou Waho Jetty

10 minsBiosecurity Briefing

Boats moor safely at this landing point on the eastern shore of the island. Landing is free, but you must adhere to strict biosecurity rules. Listen carefully to the skipper's briefing before stepping ashore.