New kayak operation launches in Milford

A stunning new kayaking trip in one of the most majestic places in the world has been launched by premier New Zealand tourism company Southern Discoveries.

The company is operating a scenic kayaking trip in sheltered Harrison Cove, within Piopiotahi-Milford Sound in the South Island of New Zealand. Trips are now running from the Milford Discovery Centre & Milford Deep Underwater Observatory, which Southern Discoveries refurbished and reopened in 2010.

Southern Discoveries General Manager John Robson said the kayak operation started this month in time for the busy summer season and catered for a maximum of 12 people at a time with experienced guides leading the way.

"This is the perfect fun activity for people who want to have a short, gentle paddle in the calm, sheltered waters of Harrison's Cove," he said.

"At this time of year, kayakers will be able to have an 'up close and personal' penguin experience as they are nesting in the cove on the water's edge while they have their annual moult.

Source: Voxy

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