Gateway to
Fiordlands
Walking Trails

Welcome to Adventure Manapouri, your trusted river taxi service connecting you to the heart of Fiordland’s remarkable walking tracks. Nestled on the shores of Lake Manapouri, we offer seamless, scenic transport to the region’s iconic trails, ensuring your adventure begins with ease.

Scheduled
Depatures

10am, 11am, 3pm & 4pm daily.
$30pp return. $15pp each way.
Daily from 1 November to 7 April.

Group
Departures

Group departures on demand.
Pre-booking essential and subject to skipper availability.

Important
details

1 large bag per person allowed.
Same day or longer returns available.

welcome to Manapouri

Situated 20 km’s from Te Anau, Manapouri township lies nestled against the shores of Lake Manapouri and the banks of the Waiau River. Across the Waiau River lies the Manapouri Track which provides a variety walking options from 4 hour hikes to overnight or multiple-day walks.

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Manapouri tracks

As the tracks are a little less accessible, Manapouri's Back Valley is the perfect peaceful option.

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Efficient River taxi

The only practical way to cross the Lower Waiau River from Manapouri, unless you have you prefer to swim!

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Mount Titiroa

Make your big Mount Titiroa adventure a little less daunting with a quick start across the river.

Your journey begins here

Whether you’re embarking on a peaceful day hike or an epic multi-day trek, our river taxi service provides quick and comfortable access to Fiordland’s best-kept secrets. Let us take care of the logistics, so you can focus on exploring the breathtaking wilderness.

Manapouri Walking Tracks

The Manapouri walking tracks offer a serene escape into Fiordland’s pristine wilderness, with trails that wind through lush native forests, alongside tranquil rivers, and reveal stunning lake and mountain views. 

Circle Track

The Circle Track is an exhilarating 8km circular trail offering breathtaking vistas, lush native bush, and opportunities to spot local wildlife

Back valley

This trail winds through lush native forest, where towering trees are draped in moss, and the forest floor is alive with vibrant ferns and delicate orchids.

Hope Arm

The Hope Arm Track is a captivating 17km trail leading through lush native forest to the pristine shores of Lake Manapouri.

Beach Walk

The Lake Edge Walk is a delightful short trail perfect for those looking to experience Fiordland’s natural beauty without committing to a long hike.

Our customers thoughts

Nice, quick and flexible water taxi to the Circle Track. Totally worth doing if you are in the area and fancy a great walk.

Nicholas S

Customer

Well worth utilising this service. I thought the price was pretty reasonable and the company was quite accommodating.

Michael J

Customer

We did the circle track and used this water taxi. Very efficient and a thoroughly decent team running the service.

Roger R

Customer

Book with us

Whether you’re embarking on a peaceful day hike or an epic multi-day trek, our river taxi service provides quick and comfortable access to Fiordland’s best-kept secrets. Let us take care of the logistics, so you can focus on exploring the breathtaking wilderness.