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Milford Must Do

Milford Sound is stunning. With an experienced guide and a small group of kayakers, you’ll explore this spectacular fiord. Looking up at Mitre Peak, Pembroke Glacier and thundering waterfalls from water level is awe-inspiring.

Possible wildlife sightings include seals and occasionally penguins and dolphins.

Four to five hours of kayaking is involved and weather permitting, we’ll stop for lunch on a secluded beach. If the afternoon breeze comes up, we’ll raft our kayaks together and sail back – fantastic!

You have the option of joining this kayaking adventure either at Te Anau, The Divide (Routeburn Track road end) or in Milford Sound.  Travelling with us along the Milford Road is definitely part of the experience. We’ll provide good kiwi music and tell stories, have afternoon tea and stop at our favourite places.

  • Small groups – maximum of 8 people per guide
  • Top quality sea kayaking equipment (double sea kayaks) and clothing provided
  • Experienced kayak guides – who carry all the safety and emergency equipment, make all safety decisions, provide paddling advice and a comprehensive safety briefing
  • Te Anau coach connections available (pick ups from most accommodation) – extra cost
  • Delicious picnic lunch available, if pre-ordered – extra cost
  • Hot drinks and kayaking snacks provided
     
Minimum requirements
  • No paddling experience needed although energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour all help
  • Competence in water and moderate fitness required
  • Minimum age 16 years
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Customer Comments

Kayaking is by far the best way to intimately explore the unique sounds and sights of this natural wonder and spending the night enhances the experience
NZ Adventure Magazine
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Sea Kayak Fiordland also operates sea kayaking trips in Doubtful Sound and Dusky Sound.


The Milford Must Do – from Milford
Season: Sep – May, daily departures
Duration: 6 hrs
1 Sep 2023 – 31 Oct 2023
Departs: 9.30am
Prices from: $145 adult
1 Nov 2023 – 31 Mar 2023
Departs: 8.30am
Prices from: $145 adult
1 Apr 2023 – 31 May 2023
Departs: 9.30am
Prices from: $145 adult
1 Sep 2023 – 31 Oct 2023
Departs: 9.30am
Prices from: $145 adult
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Please note:

  • Competence in water and moderate fitness required
  • All departures are subject to weather and minimum numbers
  • No departures on Christmas Day (25 December)
  • Minimum age 16 years

Coach & The Milford Must Do – from Te Anau
Season: Sep – May, daily departures
Duration: 12hrs
1 Sep 2023 – 31 Oct 2023
Departs: 7.30am
Prices from: $175 adult
1 Nov 2023 – 31 Mar 2023
Departs: 6.30am
Prices from: $175 adult
1 Apr 2023 – 31 May 2023
Departs: 7.30am
Prices from: $175 adult
1 Sep 2023 – 31 Oct 2023
Departs: 7.30am
Prices from: $175 adult
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Please note:

  • If you have travelled with us from Te Anau and we cannot kayak due to deteriorating weather, the kayaking is replaced by a launch cruise (or the value of the cruise is refunded) and the nature tour home is extended.
  • No departures on Christmas Day (25 December)
  • Competence in water and moderate fitness required
  • All departures are subject to weather and minimum numbers
  • Minimum age 16 years

Coach & The Milford Must Do – One way Te Anau to Milford
Season: Sep – May, daily departures
Duration: 8hrs 30mins / 9hrs 30mins
1 Sep 2023 – 31 Oct 2023
Departs: 7.30am
Prices from: $160 adult
1 Nov 2023 – 31 Mar 2023
Departs: 6.30am
Prices from: $160 adult
1 Apr 2023 – 31 May 2023
Departs: 7.30am
Prices from: $160 adult
1 Sep 2023 – 31 Oct 2023
Departs: 7.30am
Prices from: $160 adult
Find Availability and Prices
  Calendar
Please note:

  • Competence in water and moderate fitness required
  • All departures are subject to weather and minimum numbers
  • No departures on Christmas Day (25 December)
  • Minimum age 16 years

Coach & The Milford Must Do – One way Milford to Te Anau
Season: Sep – mid May, daily departures
Duration: 8hrs 30mins / 9hrs 30mins
1 Sep 2023 – 31 Oct 2023
Departs: 9.30am
Prices from: $160 adult
1 Nov 2023 – 31 Mar 2023
Departs: 8.30am
Prices from: $160 adult
1 Apr 2023 – 31 May 2023
Departs: 9.30am
Prices from: $160 adult
1 Sep 2023 – 31 Oct 2023
Departs: 9.30am
Prices from: $160 adult
Find Availability and Prices
  Calendar
Please note:

  • Competence in water and moderate fitness required
  • All departures are subject to weather and minimum numbers
  • No departures on Christmas Day (25 December)
  • Minimum age 16 years




Sea Kayak Fiordland is owned by Real Journeys Ltd.