Milford Sound ocean kayak New Zealand discount

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Kayak Milford Sound

Immerse yourself in the beauty of this famous fiord on a 4-hour kayak adventure!

Milford Sound, New Zealand

Duration
4-5 hours

Start & End Time
Start: 8.30 am, End: 12.30 - 1.30 pm

Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Available from Te Anau

Minimum Age
16

Fitness Level
Moderate

Meals
Not Included

What's Included

4-5 hours of kayaking
Beautiful mountain and waterfall views
Small groups – maximum of 8 people per guide
Experienced kayak guides
High-quality kayaking gear
Safety and emergency equipment

What to Expect

If you want to immerse yourself in the beauty of Milford Sound, a kayaking tour is a great way to do so. This 4-5 hour kayak adventure will give you an up-close look at this amazing fiord and the mountains and waterfalls that surround it. If you're lucky, you may even spot some local wildlife!

This guided kayaking tour departs daily from Milford Sound. If meeting your group at Milford Sound, you will start your tour at 8:30 am.

Once you reach the departure point, you will be given a safety briefing and kitted out in all the necessary gear for your session. Then, it's time to get into the water! If you are new to kayaking, don't fear. Your helpful guides will be with you the whole way to ensure you are comfortable.

You will spend approximately 4-5 hours paddling around the sound, soaking up picturesque views of the fiord's surrounding snow-capped mountains, natural waterfalls, clear skies and small islands. You may also spot wildlife including fish, birds, and perhaps even dolphins, whales, seals or penguins!

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour departs from the kayak base at Deepwater Basin. Please advise pickup location at time of booking.

Swimsuit – to wear under your given equipment
Soft Shoes or sandals – please note they will get wet
Warm Socks & layered clothing
Towel
Sunblock, sunglasses, hat to protect your head
Camera – don’t forget this, GoPro’s and selfie sticks also welcome.
Water & picnic lunch if you're not buying one

No previous experience is required to kayak. However, you must be water confident and a moderate fitness level is required. You will be kayaking for at least 4 hours.

Policies

Terms & Conditions:

Sea kayaking has inherent risks and can be dangerous. The supplier accepts its legal responsibilities but cannot be held responsible for personal injury or for loss, theft or damage of/to your equipment outside legal responsibilities.
Participants will be required to sign a liability form to this effect before starting a tour.
Minimum age is 16.

Cancellation Policy:

Transfers: Reservations can be transferred to another date (subject to availability) up to 24 hours prior to departure with no transfer fee incurred.
Cancellations: Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to trip departure. Trips are non-refundable after this point.
We reserve the right to cancel trips or substitute another river or section of river for safety reasons.

Your acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined are required to process your reservation. The below terms and conditions apply to all bookings regardless for this tour.

Pre-payment by credit card and subsequent confirmation by the supplier is accepted as confirmation of your booking.
All transactions are conducted in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). Due to exchange rate fluctuations, at times there may be some variance in the amounts refunded compared to the amount initially charged. The supplier (and associated companies) does not accept any liability for these variances or any subsequent credit card/bank charges relating to these transfers to customer's accounts. Payments using Amex, JCB or Diners incur a non-refundable 3% surcharge.
The supplier (and associated companies) reserve the right to amend timetables, cancel departures, substitute plant and equipment and alter ticket prices at any time.
All agreements and contracts shall be subject solely to New Zealand law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the New Zealand courts. In the event of a cancellation or amendment to your booking, notification period is in NZ time (NZST).
We strongly recommend travel insurance for all experiences, especially for those that require longer notification periods for cancellation (see below).
All travellers accept responsibility for all personal items taken on any experience and are personally liable for these items at all times. The supplier is not responsible for the loss/damage to personal items taken on Go Orange experiences at any time, unless stated by a Go Orange Guide.
All travellers accept that te supplier is not responsible for any injury incurred during this experience as a result of carrying personal items on their person. All travellers do so at their own risk.
All instructions given by guides should be followed by all travellers at all times during any experience operated by the supplier. These experiences are for the safety of all travellers and to ensure the best experience is had by all. Parents/guardians are responsible for the safety of the children which they travel with.

In the event of an emergency:

In the unlikely event of an emergency during this experience, all guides will respond as necessary to ensure all travellers safety. The guides will contact emergency services as required and work with relevant parties to ensure safety for all involved.

Travellers should be aware that in New Zealand any claims for personal injury are limited by a government scheme and passengers should obtain their own insurance should they wish to do so.

Cancellations:

In the event of a cancellation or amendment to your booking, refunds will only be granted when the supplier receives notification at least 24 hours prior (NZ time) to departure date.

Kayak

Cruise may be substituted for kayaking if weather is not suitable.
In the event of cancellation due to weather a transfer to an alternate day or full refund will be offered to those booked for the overnight and multi-night experience products.
Departures are subject to minimum numbers.
Please ensure you have read and agreed to the Safety and Risk Disclosure information (features under the 'more info' tab for each kayaking page).
Physical conditions: If you are unable to swim, of poor physical health or have any medical conditions, which you may feel impact your ability to paddle, follow instruction or swim, these must be disclosed to staff prior to departure. If you are deemed physically unfit to engage within the experience the cost of the trip will be refunded.
If you are pregnant you can not participate on this experience and if you do so without notifying the guides of your condition you do so at your own risk.
Refunds will not be offered to those who wish to transfer the date of their booking within 24 hours of departure.
To transfer the date of travel of a booking 24 hours’ notice must be given to the supplier.
Overnight kayaking trips: it is the responsibility of the traveller to pack adequate gear and food to ensure they are warm, dry and fed.