Experience the Wild Heart of Walpole
Eco-cruises, forest adventures, and hands-on conservation
Welcome to WOW Wilderness
your gateway to the wild, wonderful landscapes of Walpole.
For over 30 years, we’ve been guiding visitors through ancient forests and across pristine inlets, blending local knowledge, laugh-out-loud storytelling, and real conservation impact. Whether you’re cruising the water, walking beneath tingle trees, or joining a community project, every WOW experience is designed to connect you to nature – and help protect it.
EcoCruises
Enclosed boat journeys through pristine inlets, with stories, science and scenery.
EcoAdventures
Explore forest trails and remote rivers on foot, by bike, or packraft — deep in Walpole’s wilderness.
Family-Run, Community-Rooted
For over 30 years, WOW Wilderness has been helping people fall in love with Walpole’s natural wonders. Founded by local legend Gary Muir, we blend education, humour, and heartfelt eco-guiding in every experience.
Conservation in Action
Our EcoProjects lead the way in local conservation – from dieback prevention to school outreach and volunteer programs.
What Makes Us WOW
From misty inlets to towering tingle forests, our gallery gives you a glimpse of the wild beauty waiting to be explored.
