Kayaking in Okarito Lagoon, New Zealand
Okarito, New Zealand
A few miles from the Franz Josef glacier on New Zealand's South Island is this tiny village of Okarito. In the 1800s it was a major port and centre for gold-mining. Today it is nothing more than sea, surf and stunning views of the Southern Alps
Canoeing, Okarito, New Zealand
Canoeing, Okarito, New Zealand
Kayaking through a rare rainforest near Okarito, New Zealand. ????
Our trekking group set off in kayaks and paddled our way through a beautiful lagoon and also a section of only 2% of a specific type of rainforest left on the South Island of New Zealand. It was spectacular...so peaceful.
okarito pod
Video blog from the south of the west coast of New Zealand
The Kiwi Man in Okarito
People in New Zealand - a recherche trip was the journalistic basic for the digital magazine about NZ in Germany nzdeutschland.info
OKARITO WEST COAST NEW ZEALAND 2019
Okarito is a magical spot for nature lovers and the ornithologically inclined. Set on a sandspit snug beneath the Southern Alps, 25km from Franz Josef Township, the land folds towards Okarito Lagoon, combining rainforest and wetland to great effect.
Renowned for its animated estuary and boisterous Tasman Sea beyond, this area has always been a haven for birdlife.
For Maori making regular visits to the area since their arrival an estimated 600 years ago, the region would've been a giant pantry with kai from land, sea and sky keeping the people well provisioned.
In fact Okarito is Maori for place of the young bulrush shoots which are said to be rather tasty when picked young.
The Terrace track
This easy walk winds a short way along the bush-clad terraces at the south end of the village.
There is no access beyond the bridge due to a slip and you will need to return the way you came.
Take a torch and explore this walk at night to see glow-worms in the forest, especially under and around large fallen trees alongside the track.
Okarito
Exploring the beautiful Okarito Lagoon by kayak on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Okarito walk
A bush and coastal walk at Okarito on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island.The tide must be around low tide.
Getting trashed in surf, Okarito, New Zealand
From the multiple award winning film 'South island circumnavigation' on the DVD 'This is the Sea 4'; A couple seakayak 2400km around the south island in 67 days. This clip shows them landing in 3 metre surf at Okarito beach and getting trashed. See cackletv.com for more info and purchasing info.
New Zealand kayaking: Lower Toaroha
South Island NZ Journey 2019 Diary 3: Lake Matheson & Okarito Lagoon
New Zealand March 2019.
A long day driving ???? from Queenstown to Okarito, crossing the Hasst Pass to the west coast ????. The weather quickly changed ???? as was expected over the divide, passing thick lush rainforest ???? with high mountains ⛰ covered in spouting waterfalls ???? as we made our way to glacier country ❄️. We took a walk around Lake Matheson near Fox Glacier ???? before continuing on to dinner ???? in Franz Josef then settling in at Okarito.
We woke up to an amazing morning up early kayaking ???? the Okarito Lagoon with the rising sun ????.
Wilderness Lagoon - Okarito Lagoon, Westland
Gus Roxburgh paddles Okarito Lagoon in Westland National Park. Adapted from the Wild About New Zealand TV series.
Okarito Beach Sunset NZ
Okarito, in South Westland NZ, is an untamed hidden gem situated 30km north-west of Franz Josef Glacier. At Glacier Valley Eco Tours, we offer personalised guided tours at sunset (or during the day) of this old gold mining village. Current population approx 35 pax permanent residents.
Okarito Lagoon with Active Adventures
Okarito is a hamlet on the West Coast of the South Island near the town of Franz Josef. It is home to New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland, which means it's also home to some of our rarest species' of birds. Several of our trips take a gentle kayaking trip there, and all trips go for a short walk to a view point over the wetland area.
Some highlights from this video include:
00:01 Kayaking Okarito Lagoon
00:15 Walking to the Okarito Trig lookout
Okarito
EJG
Wandern, Neuseeland
Okarito Storm
Heavy sea eroding the foredunes at Okarito.
Okarito where every eco tourism operator should head for.
Okarito where every eco tourism operator should head for.
Okarito boat tour
An idyllic 2 hour tour of the Okarito Lagoon in perfect conditions.
West Coast of the South Island New Zealand
Okarito Boat Tours do it well.