Hidden Hankinson Experience with Fiordland Outdoors

Highlights

• 40 minute boat cruise on Lake Te Anau
• Bushwalk through native forest with local expert guide
• Discover and cruise the hidden Lake Hankinson
• Visit the oldest hut in Fiordland National Park

Description

Visit a secret part of Fiordland National Park on this full day Hidden Hankinson experience with Fiordland Outdoors Co. From Te Anau Downs, discover the hidden Lake Hankinson and Fiordland’s oldest backcountry hut on two scenic boat rides and a 25 minute guided bushwalk. Accompanied by an expert local guide, the Hidden Hankinson tour is the perfect way to get back to nature and explore the untouched beauty of Fiordland National Park.

Your full day adventure with Fiordland Outdoors Co begins with a 40 minute boat cruise from Te Anau Downs to the head of Lake Te Anau’s Middle Arm. Take in the vast Fiordland scenery and look out for the beautiful Doubtful Islands as you journey across the largest lake in New Zealand’s South Island. Upon landing, your guide leads the way through native forest for the next stage of your Hidden Hankinson experience with Fiordland Outdoors Co.

This 25 minute moderate guided walk allows you to immerse yourself in the wild nature of Fiordland National Park. Follow your expert guide through the bush and look out for native wildlife until a secluded glacial lake reveals itself, Lake Hankinson. Fiordland Outdoors Co have a hidden boat shed on the shores of the lake, ready for your second boat ride of the day. After a 25 minute cruise on the glacial waters of Lake Hankinson, surrounded by astonishing views and dense rainforest, your next stop is the historic Hankinson Hut.

Built in 1928, Hankinson Hut is the oldest backcountry hut in Fiordland National Park, with a rich history waiting to be discovered. Take a moment to learn about the adventurers and deer cullers who stayed here and spend some time on the banks of the Wapiti River, which flows alongside Hankinson Hut. After a day of discovery with Fiordland Outdoors Co, it’s time to make your way back to Te Anau Downs through this remote part of Fiordland National Park.

Trip Includes

• 40 minute boat cruise from Te Anau Downs on Lake Te Anau
• 25 minute guided bushwalk
• 25 minute cruise on Lake Hankinson
• Visit Hankinson Hut & Wapiti River
• Return boat cruises and bushwalk
• Knowledgeable nature guide

Duration

• Allow 7 hours

Departures

• 9:00am
• Departs from Te Anau Downs Boat Launch (25 minute drive from Te Anau)
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Please bring walking or hiking boots, a small backpack, water, picnic lunch, snacks, raincoat, warm layer, insect repellent, hat, sunglasses & sunscreen
• Child rates apply (8-17yrs)
• Minimum age is 8 years
• Small group tour of maximum 6 people
• Minimum numbers apply for tour to go ahead
• Free parking is available at Te Anau Downs Boat Launch
• If you are a keen angler, please enquire about fishing the Wapiti River during your tour

*** This activity is not available to book online. Please contact us for alternative options ***