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Rosco's Milford Kayaks

Booking Office: Adventure Fiordland, Milford Sound 9600, New Zealand
03 249 8500
Ranked #1 of 7 tours in Milford Sound
4.5 of 5 stars 44 Reviews
Type: Tours
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Belper, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

As we wanted to walk a bit of the Milford Track as well as trying some canoes we went to the Paddle N Walk tour with Rosco. The guided walk on the Milford Track was stunning but too short: only 3Km of going out and back on the same track. It was amazing but we would have liked to do... More

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Berlin, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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We had booked the Sunriser Classic Tour with Rosco's in December and were excited when we got up in the morning and saw the picture-perfect weather. We were picked up at the Milford Lodge by our guide Jimmy and brought to Rosco's facilities next to the Deepwater Basin. They provided all the equipment needed (including warm clothes, spray skirts, a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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We loved our tour with Roscos. Our guide was informative, friendly, and a genuinely nice person. He was able to answer all of our questions and did a great job balancing his attention between us and the other members of the group. The waterfalls and scenery were awe inspiring and seals came right up to our boat! The tour was... More

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Hobart
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

I have done a few trips with Rosco's and they provided an amazing tour the guides are not normal haha but they is what makes them fantastic the local bogans I heard them being called in the local pub. But I tell you what they are professional. And seem to have a good relationship with the tour boats as they... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

We did the day safari from Te Anu which was great as it was a break from driving our old Kombi round all those bends! We upgraded to the Stirling Sunriser and had Abby as our guide, who was excellent. The trip was great fun and very do-able for two 30somethings with moderate fitness and no kayaking experience. It was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We did the Sterling Sunrise as we were staying in Te Anau and couldn't get out any earlier. We drove ourselves to the lodge which was a beautiful drive. Jimmy picked us up and got us sorted with our gear. It was a stunning day, the guides are pros and this has to be the best way to see Milford!... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

My boyfriend and I did Rusco's Morning Glory trip this morning! Here's what we thought...... They deserve their no1 rating Kit, briefing and logistics - brilliant Guide (Adam) - friendly, informative, nice guy, fun! Seeing Milford from a kayak - wouldn't do it any other way (we did Doubtful from a boat so have some comparison) Wildlife - saw a... More

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San Rafael, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

We did the Sunrise Classic tour, started early in the morning. They provided all the gears, our guide was a very nice girl that during all the trip she told us some history about Milford, quite complete... very interesting. We where lucky enough to have had a magic morning with fog near the water and clear peaks, the sun in... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

I've done a cruise at Milford Sound before, and compared to kayaking, the latter is much more enjoyable and worth it, in my opinion. My husband and I did the Stirling Sunriser, which gave us about 5 hours of kayaking. It was very leisurely, definitely do-able even if you are a beginner in kayaking. We were able to get up... More

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Denver
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012
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Yes I have Kayaked before but appreciated the additional guidance I received from the Rosco team of guides. There were others in our group who have never kayaked before and felt comfortable and secure by the expertise of the Rosco staff. Nothing was left to chance. We were escorted into the tent and properly equipt with waterproof gear,, thermal tops... More

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