A peaceful historic settlement nestled between the Tasman Sea and rainforests.
Overlooked by the highest peaks of the Southern Alps, Okarito is home to magnificent birdlife such as the kotuku (white heron) and brown kiwi.
The Okarito Lagoon is New Zealand’s largest unmodified wetland. The still-waters allow for easy paddling up the secluded river channels. From your kayak gaze up at the 60m tallAoraki/native Kahikatea trees, spy kotuku standing proudly in the sun and be awed by the magnificent Southern Alps in the distance.