Price from:
127 USD
Our most popular adventure in summer and winter, this trip takes you on a big loop of Milford Sound, meaning you get to take in all the highlights!
Duration:
5 hours
About:
Paddle Difficulty: Easiest
10km. 3-3.5 hours paddling. Departs Deepwater Basin.
Pioneered by Rosco back in 1991, and our most popular adventure in summer and winter, this trip takes you on a big loop of Milford Sound, meaning you get to take in all the highlights! With opportunities to spot wildlife and photograph waterfalls, this is an adventure not to be missed. Join us on a spectacular paddle, suitable for everyone.
**IS THIS TRIP FOR YOU?**
The Sunriser Classic will suit you if:
You relish the chance to explore the fiord by kayak.
You are happy to spend up to 3.5 hours paddling.
You are happy not going the length of the fiord to the sea.
You have reasonable levels of water confidence and physical fitness.
For safety reasons this trip is for 14 years and over only, if bookings are made for children younger than 14, your trip may be cancelled on site by the guide and no refunds given.
Note: This trip does not go the length of the fiord. If you fancy more of a challenge and would like to go further, might the Stirling Sunriser suit you better? Or if the Sunriser seems a little much, might the Milford Cruiser suit you better?
More info:
Children 14 years and older only - Children MUST be over 25kg to safely fit our safety equipment. Please note: warm clothing and wet weather jacket must be supplied by caregivers for children size 10 or smaller (no jeans or cotton). Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult in the kayak.
What we provide:
Life jacket
Thermals
Dry bag for your camera & snacks
Spray skirt
Fleece
Paddle jacket
Poggies (neoprene gloves)
What to bring:
**The essentials to bring:**
Camera
Water bottle
Food/high-energy snacks
Personal medication
Soft shoes or sandals
Swimsuit/underwear
**Optional extras to bring:**
Rain jacket/shorts
Change of clothes
Towel
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Hat & sunglasses
Face Mask (if you would like to use one)
Booking Notes
##Please meet at the END of Deep Water Basin Road, Milford Sound (there is a large free gravel car park close to where we meet you at the END of the road not at the start where you see the small blue parking signs) – Look for our Yellow Kayaks – Please aim to be there 15 minutes prior to your booking time, thank you.
Please note that it takes 4-5 hours to drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound one way, we advise staying in Milford or Te Anau the night prior to your trip
##What to bring:
**The essentials to bring:**
Camera
Water bottle
Food/high-energy snacks
Personal medication
Soft shoes or sandals
Swimsuit/underwear
**Optional extras to bring:**
Rain jacket/shorts
Change of clothes
Towel
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Hat & sunglasses
Face Mask
##What we provide:
Buoyancy aid
Spray skirt
Spray jacket
Thermal underwear tops & bottoms
Warm fleece
Poggies (neoprene gloves)
Dry bag for your camera
Quality double sea kayak with a foot-operated rudder
Your knowledgeable guide
###AGE POLICY:
You must be at least 14 years old to kayak with us (min. weight 25kg). However, on water-taxi-assisted trips, you must be at least 16 years old. Proof of age may be requested before your trip commences.
###ENGLISH COMMENTARY:
All our trips are English speaking. You must have a basic understanding of English in order to follow our guides' safety instructions.
###DO YOU GET SEA SICK?
If it’s a yes, then we strongly recommend bringing a sea sickness remedy with you and taking as directed - before and, if needed, during your trip. The difference between really enjoying your kayaking experience or not can be as simple as being prepared. ALL of our kayak trips are on the sea, and have the potential to be affected by sea conditions. Note that our outer fiord trips (Morning Glory, Afternoon Delight, Twilight Classic, Stirling Sunriser) have conditions that are more affected by swells. If you need to be picked up from a trip and transported back to our base using our water taxi, there will be a flat fee of $50 NZD charged per kayak. Please take this into consideration when booking any of our kayak tours.
###GENERAL:
Both the Operator and any Agent (including their respective employees, agents, officers and directors) exclude, to the fullest extent possible under law, all and any liability for any loss, damage or injury (whether direct or indirect or consequential, however arising) suffered by the Guest or any person associated with the Guest in relation to the booked activity. All activities have elements of risk and all guests undertaking any Activity do so voluntarily and at their own risk. To the extent permitted by applicable laws, all warranties, representations and implied terms are also excluded. The Operator reserves all rights to cancel any Activity at its discretion for (but not limited to) any of the following reasons: a) waterway, road or weather conditions; b) lack of numbers participating in the Activity; c) unsuitability of Guest(s) due to reasons such as age, ill health, poor fitness, intoxication or any other reasons rendering a Guest unsuitable or unfit to participate in the Activity; d) any other circumstances which are beyond the reasonable control of the Operator. All Guests agree to adhere to any instructions in relation to the Activity from the Operator at all time.
We look forward to seeing you in and sharing this experiences with you.
Kind regards,
Rosco's Milford Kayaks!
Important Information
Sea kayaking in Milford Sound is characterized by remoteness, rapidly changing weather and water conditions, cold water and in many cases limited landing sites. Potential risks also include but are not limited to; treefalls, rockfalls, earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding, other watercraft, aircraft, storms, wind, waves, capsize and wildlife. Your guides are trained in all safety and risk procedures and will provide you with a pre-trip safety briefing, paddling instruction and ongoing safety management throughout the duration of your trip. Clients must follow the guide’s instructions and adhere to our safety requirements. Anyone aged 16yrs and under must be accompanied in a kayak by a guardian an adult.
Sea kayaking and associated activities have inherent risks and can be dangerous with risk of serious harm or death. Before your trip, your guide will check you have filled out a waiver form online, if not they will request you sign a form to evidence your understanding of the following Terms & Conditions, including a medical release:
