About Rosco's Milford Kayaks
Rosco's Milford Kayaks is one of Fiordland's longest-running sea kayaking operators, guiding paddlers through the towering cliffs and waterfalls of Milford Sound for more than two decades. Booking and trip departures are coordinated from their Te Anau base at 72 Town Centre, with on-water operations launching from Deepwater Basin inside Fiordland National Park.
The company runs eight distinct guided kayak adventures suited to every ability, from the gentle three-hour Milford Cruiser for first-timers and families to the advanced Stirling Sunriser and Morning Glory trips for experienced paddlers. Popular options include the Sunriser Classic dawn loop, the Paddle n Walk combo that pairs sea kayaking with a section of the Milford Track, and a full Day Safari departing directly from Te Anau. Every trip is fully guided, with wetsuits, paddle jackets and stable double sea kayaks provided.
What sets Rosco's apart is its small-group, locally owned ethos and a genuine focus on reading Milford's ever-changing weather and tides to put guests on the water at the right moment. Decades of paddling experience in one of the wettest, most dramatic environments on earth mean guides know exactly where the waterfalls run hardest and the seals haul out, making each trip an authentic Fiordland adventure.
