It wasn't as scary as I imagined. I can't remember how the final step started. I felt short of breath during the fall, but after adjusting myself and switching to a paraglider, I felt much calmer. It's definitely worth the jump!
The boat was very stable and didn't cause seasickness. There were two decks to choose from; it's recommended to arrive early to queue for seats on the upper deck. The farm itself was beautiful, and the buffet was quite good. After lunch, watching the sheep shearing show was perfect. It was a very relaxing trip.
We departed from Te Anau, and the driver stopped at 4-5 photo spots along the way, stopping for 5-10 minutes at each. The timing of our arrival at the fjord was perfect; we boarded the boat after 10 minutes. The boat offered complimentary coffee and fresh milk, as well as sandwiches. If you chose the lunch set, you received a lunchbox. The boat trip took approximately 1.5 hours, and after returning to shore, we started our return journey, driving all the way back to Te Anau.
It's not too strenuous. Kids can play too. If you don't want to get sprayed with water, remember to bring a raincoat or waterproof jacket.
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Otago Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Otago year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 8.5–13.4°C, cool climate with occasional showers, but generally pleasant. Common activities: Hiking, flower viewing. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, comfortable trousers and sweater.
Summer (December–February): Average 14.7–15.8°C, mild climate, sunny, but relatively high rainfall. Common activities: Outdoor activities, camping, exploring Otago's natural scenery. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable trousers.
Autumn (June–August): Average 5.6–6.7°C, cold climate, relatively low rainfall, but higher rainfall in July. Common activities: Indoor activities, visiting museums, wine tasting at wineries. Recommended clothing: Warm coat, scarf, hat, gloves.
Winter (September–November): Average 8.9–12.5°C, mild climate, rainfall varies, higher rainfall in October. Common activities: Spa relaxation, skiing (depending on altitude and snow conditions), indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, waterproof shoes.
Otago climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 10.8°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 907 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
Otago monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
15.8°C
61.8
February
15.3°C
79.9
March
13.4°C
80.4
April
11°C
60.3
May
8.5°C
62.9
June
5.6°C
48.8
July
6.4°C
130.7
August
6.7°C
40.3
September
8.9°C
64
October
10.2°C
113.5
November
12.5°C
70.9
December
14.7°C
93.5
Otago weather for the next seven days
4/10
Friday
Sunny
16.9°C/3.9°C
4/11
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
18.2°C/7.2°C
4/12
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
16°C/7.9°C
4/13
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
16.8°C/4.9°C
4/14
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
14°C/5.3°C
4/15
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
9.9°C/3°C
4/16
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
12.7°C/0.8°C
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