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Activity Deepwater Basin, Milford Sound

Rosco's Milford Kayaks

An activity in Deepwater Basin, Milford Sound, pricey ($$$) and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Nov–Apr.

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Rosco's Milford Kayaks in Deepwater Basin, Milford Sound
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Why go

Guided sea kayaking on the fiord with options for beginners.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Milford Sound, alongside 3 activities, 3 outdoor spots and 1 place to eat. The closest of our other picks is Milford Sound Cruise, 1.1 km away as the crow flies. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Deepwater Basin
Price
$$$
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Nov–Apr

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Milford Sound, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Milford Sound Cruise

    Boat to the Tasman Sea mouth past Mitre Peak, Stirling Falls and fur seals.

    Activity · 1.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Pio Pio Restaurant

    Milford Sound's only restaurant: Fiordland venison and crayfish, open daily for lunch and dinner.

    Food · 1.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    The Chasm

    Short forest walk to where the Cleddau River carves holes in the rock.

    Outdoors · 5.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Homer Tunnel

    1.2 km rough-hewn tunnel through the Darran Mountains; watch for kea at the portal.

    Sight · 11 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Milford Track

    Four-day Great Walk ending at Sandfly Point in Milford Sound.

    Activity · 19 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Key Summit Track

    Climb from The Divide to an alpine plateau with views of the Darran and Humboldt ranges.

    Activity · 22 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Rosco's Milford Kayaks is a stop on our South Island Alps & Fiords route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Milford Sound

Rosco's Milford Kayaks is our only activity pick in Milford Sound; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Milford Sound guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Milford Sound run from 8°C in July to 18°C in February; December is usually the wettest month. For Rosco's Milford Kayaks itself, we suggest: Nov–Apr.

Modelled monthly averages for Milford Sound from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Milford Sound weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Deep Water Basin Milford Sound, Southland Region 9679, New Zealand
Coordinates
-44.67726, 167.92283
Destination
Milford Sound, New Zealand

Rosco's Milford Kayaks: quick answers

How much time do you need at Rosco's Milford Kayaks?

Plan on about 4 hours at Rosco's Milford Kayaks. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Rosco's Milford Kayaks?

Our pick: Nov–Apr.

Where is Rosco's Milford Kayaks?

Rosco's Milford Kayaks is at Deep Water Basin Milford Sound, Southland Region 9679, New Zealand, in Deepwater Basin. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Rosco's Milford Kayaks?

Rosco's Milford Kayaks appears on South Island Alps & Fiords, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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