Okarito Kayaks

Okarito Kayaks

Situated within the South Westland World Heritage area, Okarito Lagoon contains over 5000 hectares of shallow waterways and wetlands. It is New Zealand’s largest unmodified estuary and the primary feeding ground for Kotuku (Great White Egret). Over seventy-two bird species have been recorded here including Royal Spoonbills, Fernbird, Bittern, Little Shags, migratory waders and the Okarito Brown Kiwi. A magnificent landscape of pristine rainforest and the Southern Alps, including Mounts Cook and Tasman make this a nature photographer’s dream. You can see Kotuku all year round at Okarito. We offer rental and guided kayak tours on the lagoon. Previous kayaking experience is not necessary and we have half day, full day and overnight options.

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