Scenic Waterways
The White Herron
Enjoy a stunning scenic cruise aboard the paddle boat “Takatahi Bell”. We follow the original Gold Trail Waterway route used by the old paddle steamers which plied the creek last century. Following Mahinapuea Creek right to its source Lake Mahinapua, through native regeneration, past the old timber and flax mill sites, through to untouched Native Rainforests viewed through mirror reflections caused by the stain of the leaf mould of the forest floor.
The trip offers some great photographic opportunities of the scenery and wildlife and native birds, including White Herons, Native Pigeons, Giant Rimu, Kahekatea, and Matai trees, Fern birds, Robins and Fantails, and also plenty of waterfowl including Native Teal, Scaup and Black Swan.
Morning Cruise (Departs 9.00am Returns 10.30am)
Early morning offers some of the best photo opportunities with mirror reflections and stunning views over lake Mahinapua of the Southern Alps and Aoraki Mt.Cook.
Also a great time of day for bird activity.
Adult $30.00 Child 5-12 under $15.00 Child under 5 Free
Afternoon cruise (departs 2.00 pm returns 3.30.pm)
Enjoy an afternoon cruise up the tranquil Mahinapua Creek through magnificent scenery and virgin rainforest into picturesque Lake Mahinapua.
Adult $30.00 Child 5-12 under $15.00 Child under 5 Free
Evening Cruise (departs 7.00pm returns 8.45pm*)
Enjoy an evening cruise to lake Mahinapua returning with the setting sun for some great sunset photo opportunities with complimentary tea and coffee fruit juice or bring a bottle of your favourite wine (glasses and chiller on board). Evening also offers some great photo opportunities with mirror reflections and stunning views over Lake Mahinapua, of the Southern Alps and of Aoraki Mt Cook.
Adult $35.00 Child 5-12 under $20.00 Child under 5 Free
*evening departure times may very depending on time of year please inquire when booking
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Kayak option*
For something a little more adventurous Paddle boat up and kayak down on one of our sit on kayaks. Safe and stable, and it's down stream — so you can almost float most of the way. A great way to enjoy the beautiful scenery and peace and quiet of this pristine area please allow 1 hour for kayak trip (2 hours total trip).
Paddle boat/Kayak $65 per person.
*only available on morning and afternoon cruise unless by prior arrangement.
Speciality Cruises
Can be arranged to suit. Including fully catered cruises using locally made produce for Birthdays, Xmas functions, and weddings. Groups of up to 20 catered for.
Looking over lake Mahinapua to the southern alps
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
phone: 03 755 7239, after hours: 0210425772, email: gavin@paddleboatcruises.com