Okarito Boat Eco Tours
Okarito, near Franz Josef, West Coast
Boat based eco tour

Okarito is a revered and truly special place renowned for its diverse birdlife and stunning natural landscapes that stretch from the shores of the Tasman Sea to the tops of the Southern Alps.   

Paula & Swade of Okarito Boat Tours warmly welcomes their guests into this haven of wetlands and waterways aboard their custom-built open-air boat, the Explorer Douglas.  Home to unique birdlife, plants, and aquatic species, the Okarito wetlands are NZ’s largest, unmodified and intact ecosystem, renowned for its mountains to sea intact ecosystems and biodiversity. 

Passionate and enthusiastic hosts, they will soon have you engaged in learning the fascinating stories of life and living in Okarito.  Established in 2008, they will share their vast knowledge of the area’s heritage, diverse and abundant birdlife, wetland and rainforest plants as well as their own efforts living sustainably - from balancing tourism to conservation and predator control and living n a small, remote village in the midst of the South Island’s wild west coast.  Choose from the comprehensive 2-hour Ecotours or treat yourself to a private early morning charter.

Directions

130 kms south of Hokitika and 27 kms north and west of Franz Josef, Okarito is just off the beaten track, but easily accessible.

Terms

Cancellation:  20% cancellation fee within 48 hours of booking start time/date.

Cancellation due to covid/covid health measures 100% refund

Cancellation by operator:  May occur due to weather/conditions/covid restrictions.  100% refund

Ages:  all welcome, children under 8 no charge, 9-16 youth rate

Season:  Open late October to late May