2 Off-Road Safaris in Queenstown Worth the Fare

1.Glenorchy Island Safari, Self-drive option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $96Our pick

Meet your guide in Glenorchy for a safety briefing, then paddle across Lake Wakatipu to Pigeon Island, a private bird sanctuary. You’ll have a short island walk and a tea break before returning along the shore. Guides including Amanda, Marcus, Andy, Grace, and Conner lead trips, though your guide may vary.

“We’re very satisfied with this excursion, our guide Amanda was really nice and helpful. Due to bad weather in lake Wakatipu we went on Moke lake that was the best option and It was really amazing. Highly recommended”

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2.Glenorchy Island Safari departing Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $114

Travel from Queenstown toward Glenorchy, then kayak across Lake Wakatipu to Pigeon Island, a bird sanctuary closed to the general public. Your guide gives a safety and equipment briefing before the paddle. On the island, pause for morning or afternoon tea and a short walk, with the chance to spot wekas. The private tour lasts about two and a half hours.

“This was a low key relaxing activity that brings you to a beautiful spot and gets you on the water. Everything was well organized. Safety measures were reviewed and Marcus was an excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon. Even got up close to several Wekas on the island.”

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