Things to do in Okarito

Photos by Andris Apse

Walks

• Along the magnificent beach...
• The Trig track
   Climb up a steep hill to view the Southern Alps in all their glory to the south
   and the Lagoon to the north - 45 mins (depending on fitness)

• Track to Three Mile - Along the beach at low tide or through the bush on a well-formed track - 3 hours return.
  

(in season)

Commercial ventures.

• Kayaking on the lagoon.
  

Okarito Nature Tours provide guided kayak trips and freedom rental kayaking on Okarito Lagoon. Kayaking is a great way to

experience the birdlife and explore the river channels that lead into the rainforest.       www.okarito.co.nz

 

• Kiwi adventure.

Okarito Kiwi Tours offers "Low Impact Eco-Tourism guiding taking you deep into Kiwi Habitation" for more info visit www.okaritokiwitours.co.nz

• Boat trip on the lagoon.

    White Herons.

Although we see single birds in the village, the breeding colony is beyond the north end of the lagoon. Access is from Whataroa.  http://www.whiteherontours.co.nz/

Accommodation.