Come explore one of Lake Wanaka's best kept secrets; Mou Waho Island. Combine the sense of adventure riding your own jet ski and the beauty of the remote island of Mou Waho for the ultimate adventure.
Where is Mou Waho Island and why should you visit? For starters it is perhaps one of the most unique lake islands anywhere in New Zealand. Commonly referred to as the the island, in a lake, in an island, in a lake, in an island in the ocean! Sounds confusing right? Put simply, as part of our Mou Waho Jet Ski Tour we visit the hidden lake; Arethusa pool which sits atop the island after a 20-minute hike.
At the island summit we have a perfect view of the whole island above the Arethusa Pool, 360-degree views of Lake Wanaka and surrounding mountain views; the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park.
Our tour includes around 90 minutes on the island itself taking in this nature reserve. Managed by Department of Conservation the island has been cleared of introduced pests such as rats, stoats and possums, thus making it a 'safe' area for the native birdlife to live and breed including native birdlife like the New Zealand falcon, wood pigeon and buff weka.
The most common way to get to Mou Waho is by boat however this doesn't include the thrill and adventure of driving your own Jet Ski exploring on the way.
Due to Mou Waho Island's location we require any driving to have jet skiing experience and be confident in water. If it is your first-time jet skiing please see our 1 hour jet ski tours.
Single Jet Ski $470
Double Jet Ski (driver & passenger) $470
The minimum age to drive our Jet Skis is 18 years. We do have options for drivers between 16-18, if they have a passenger over 18.
You must be confident floating in the water to join our jet ski tours. They is a chance you could fall off your ski and must not panic.
Your tour is made of 60 minutes on Lake Wanaka itself. Please allow 90 minutes for the experience as you do need to go through a safety briefing.
We run 3 Jet Skis per tour plus our guide. Each of our Jet Skis have a maximum capacity of 2 people and a maximum combined weight of 230kgs.
The Wanaka Wharf 100 Ardmore Street, Wanaka
Please check-in 15 minutes prior to departure at our Lakeland Wanaka beachfront trailer
If there is no availability online and that is the only time you can go, please join the waitlist or get in touch by email or phone and we will do our best to try and let you know of any cancellations or if we can accommodate in any other way.
For us, the aim is quite simple – to share our love of the water and the astounding beauty of the region with our visitors. We are 100% locally owned and operated; our team are passionate experts with an absolute love for their jobs, a passion for the outdoors and water, picked for their personalities and a want to share why we love what we do. On top of this, the health and safety of you is our number 1 priority; our guides are put through rigorous training programs ensuring all our guides are competent and confident to provide the best experience to you each and every time.
Lake Wanaka provides the perfect setting – a popular kiwi holiday destination, with world renowned mountain scenery from a picture-perfect lake. The view from the shore is only a snap shot of what is out there to see. The silence when you get out on the lake is breath-taking, the beauty; mind blowing, and the space to play; uninhibited. Come and visit us right by the lake in the centre of town, we are proud to share the beauty of lake Wanaka with you and have fun while we do it.
We are proud to have been sharing our adventures with visitors to the Wanaka region for over 50 years and our goal has never changed – to deliver outstanding personalised experiences.
We understand that each person is different and not everyone wants the same adventures; that’s why we pride ourselves on being your one stop adventure shop with a range of activities from relaxing scenic outings to high adrenaline experiences. All leaving right from the waterfront in the centre of town, we have something to do for everyone
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