A relaxing cruise by Jungle Boat amongst the primeval giants of our
rain forests.
In the traditions of our early explorers by Jungle Boat you will
follow the route of Te Ara Pounamu-the greenstone pathway. This is part
of the trail used by ancient Maori greenstone jade traders on their way
to the West Coast jade fields.
This
gentle float trip through some of the worlds most hauntingly beautiful
scenery teaches you about how we preserve the delicate balance between
one of natures oldest ecosystems and today's modern use of this environment.
Here you can experience absolute silence which may be broken by the occassional
bird call.
Touch this silence while drifting by the prehistoric world of
huge podocarp rainforest trees, the home of this diverse range of birds.
The dark waters are tinged with tannin from the rainforest giving you
an eerie feeling of timelessness.
Enjoy
a cup of manuka bush tea, glass of wine or fruit juice as you learn about
the life and legends of the native Maori People who live in this area.
As you float silently by this prehistoric world we will meet some of the
astounding bird life that has made this their home for many centuries.
Being part of this seldom visited forestland waterway imparts the visitor
with a sense of rejuvenation and timelessness along with an understanding
of the short time that mankind has been a part of this planet.
You will leave with a sense of rejuvenation from your visit with nature
today.
PLUS...To
make sure you really are getting good value, we will give you a voucher
for discounts & free stuff at places around the West Coast. FREE Email,
FREE Goldpanning at Shantytown, $25 off off road buggy trips, a FREE Beer/wine,
a FREE Desert at a local restaurant with your meal, discounted accommodation
& heaps of other stuff. Worth up to $461
Departs from Greymouth 9:00am and 2:00pm. Tour Code: Adult (FRFA), Child (FRFC).
Allow 3 hours.
Day return trips Ex Christchurch depart Christchurch Rail Station
daily at 9:00am
Tour Code: Adult (FRFRA), Child (FRFRC)
& includes Tranz Alpine Train Fare
Cancellations: Tours paid for and cancelled within 14 days of
or during travel will not be refunded under any circumstances. We recommend
you have travel insurance & can arrange this for you.