Explore Milford Sound, this dynamic land of glacially shaped mountains, view classic Mitre peak, spectacular waterfalls, and towering cliffs clothed in primeval rainforest. From your vantage point in the kayak, at sea level, sense the water more clearly and enjoy the landscape in its terms.

Quiet Times - Milford is as much aout the quiet as the exciting sights. From the gentle lap of water on your paddle, to the bird song and trickle of creeks and waterfalls. This quiet can mean sighting fur seals, the rare Fiordland crested penguins and sometimes playful dolphins.

Local Experience - Our experienced, knowledgable guides deliver a real Fiordland wilderness experience that is essentially 'kiwi'. they paddle with you, provide instruction, advice, safety management and share the natural and social history of Fiordland.

Refreshing Showers - Milford Sound is a wilderness of water - mist, rain, rivers, waterfalls and sea. In all weather water cascades off the steep mountain sides and brings the fiord alive.

Beautiful detail - Milford Sound is a haven to explore. Our kayak trip gives you the time and ability to see the hidden corners and learn first-hand the plentiful variety on offer. We can take you closer to the Milford Sound sights and give you a real interactive experience that will amaze and delight.

A DESCRIPTION OF THE DAY
Stage 1: THE JOURNEY THERE...while it is still quiet
We leave Te Anau early meeting you at your accommodation or the DOC long term carpark (6.30am) - 120 kms along New Zealand's most spectacular alpine road, through the Eglinton Valley, past the Divide, into the mountains, through the Homer tunnel, down into the steep-sided Cleddau valley, with us telling the history, explaining the conservation issues, providing hot drinks and 'bikkies'. 

If we can't kayak due to deteriorating weather, the kayaking is replaced by a launch cruise (or the value of the launch cruise is refunded) and we extend the nature tour home. 

Stage 2: THE PREPARATION...because it makes all the difference
Meeting up with those joining us in Milford - at the Milford Sound Lodge car park at 8.30am, changing into our kayaking gear, safety briefing and setting up the kayaks. 
See also EQUIPMENT and SAFETY sections. 

Stage 3: THE SEA KAYAKING...up close and personal
In Milford at 8.30am, gear change, safety briefing and then weather permitting, our aim is about 4 hours spectacular kayaking beneath dramatic sheer cliffs, classic Mitre Peak, waterfalls, kayaking with friendly fur seals, often Fiordland crested penguins, sometimes playful dolphins, before heading back to Deepwater Basin about 2.30pm. For lunch we aim to stop on a beach beneath the mountains, the only group to do so. Bring your own lunch or order from us ($17). 

Stage 4: THE JOURNEY HOME...after the others
A look around Milford Village, another hot drink and the journey home with scenic stops, short walks, good NZ music and some well earned rest time for you, past the Divide, back in Te Anau about 6.00pm. 

A really full day!

For costs and schedule see Milford Options page