Kepler Track Guided Hike and Jet Boat from Te Anau - Full Day
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Experience the perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty with the Jet Boat & Kepler Track Hike. Ideal for families and couples, this small-group tour begins with a thrilling jet boat ride along the Waiau River, gliding through breathtaking Lord of the Rings film locations to the serene waters of Lake Manapouri. Enjoy the excitement of the ride before stepping ashore at Cosy Nook for a delicious morning tea with freshly baked treats.
From here, embark on a guided walk along the famous Kepler Track, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. Surrounded by lush native forests of beech and rimu trees, you’ll soak in stunning scenery, spot native birds, and enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch along the way. With plenty of photo opportunities, this unforgettable journey ends at the Rainbow Reach suspension bridge, where your guide will transport you back to Te Anau. A perfect day of adventure and tranquillity in Fiordland’s spectacular wilderness!
Location
What you need to know
- Jet boat on Waiau River
- Morning tea
- Packed picnic lunch
- Guided walk on the Kepler Track
- Hiking equipment, shoes, rain coat etc
- This experience departs daily between October and April
- This experience departs at 10:00AM and returns at 4:30PM
- Please allow 6.5 hours for this experience
- This experience departs from your Te Anau accomodation
- The tour operator will collect you from your accommodation in Te Anau, upon booking please advise the tour operator from the list of available accommodation, or advise if your accommodation is not listed
- Wear relaxed and casual clothes
- Choose comfy shoes that you can walk in
- Hat / sunglasses to shield yourself from the sun
- Sunscreen
- Windbreaker
- Camera
- The tour operator will contact you with a list of what is required to bring on the trip. If the guide determines you do not have appropriate gear, they have the right to refuse bringing you on the tour
- This experience is suitable for ages 8+
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
