{"id":700,"date":"2022-02-27T18:23:09","date_gmt":"2022-02-27T18:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/?p=700"},"modified":"2023-07-21T20:48:56","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T07:48:56","slug":"kayaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/kayaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Milford Sound Kayaking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='kayak'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-16wqvo-ad292b0afb4591a797722f12765f4942 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-14z5h8-98db028cce68f24d75ff33a670efec62\">\n.flex_cell.av-14z5h8-98db028cce68f24d75ff33a670efec62{\nvertical-align:top;\npadding:0px 50px 0 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av_one_half av-14z5h8-98db028cce68f24d75ff33a670efec62 no_margin  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_cell_one_half  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https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nov-09-008-2048x1362.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nov-09-008-1500x997.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/nov-09-008-705x469.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2gmcs-85dc538425dde830440b8f65e1d09312\">\n.flex_cell.av-2gmcs-85dc538425dde830440b8f65e1d09312{\nvertical-align:middle;\npadding:0px 300px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av_one_half av-2gmcs-85dc538425dde830440b8f65e1d09312 no_margin  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last ' ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><div class='flex_column av-l07j8-eacbc3fa5ff92ae731fbfe0626a8693c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-5  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first no_margin flex_column_div  av-animated-generic right-to-left '   ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l05lobiq-7d6f989c04473c570088a941f6d51be8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">EXPERIENCE FIORDLAND<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-g5rfw-6621be9ebffb28ddb2bb40e3886b78a5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #73828f;\"><strong>KAYAKING<\/strong> MILFORD<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Exploring the Untamed Beauty: Kayaking Milford Sound, New Zealand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Milford Sound<\/strong>, nestled in the heart of<strong> Fiordland National Park<\/strong>, is a place of breath-taking natural beauty that captivates adventurers from around the world. Towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and pristine blue waters combine to create a landscape that seems almost surreal. While there are several ways to experience <strong>Milford Sound<\/strong>, <strong>kayaking<\/strong> offers a unique and immersive experience that allows you to intimately connect with this awe-inspiring destination.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><strong> The Serenity of Milford Sound:<\/strong><\/strong>When you embark on a <strong>kayaking<\/strong> adventure <strong>in Milford Sound,<\/strong> you enter a realm of tranquillity and serenity. As you paddle through the calm waters, you\u2019ll find yourself surrounded by majestic mountains being able to get up close to shore to observe both <strong>waterfalls<\/strong> and the <strong>local flora &amp; fauna.\u00a0<\/strong> The <strong>absence of motorized smaller vessels<\/strong> allows for an uninterrupted connection with the environment, making it an ideal way to appreciate the untouched beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong><strong> Up-Close-and-Personal with Wildlife:<\/strong><\/strong><strong>Kayaking Milford Sound<\/strong> is a great way to experience <strong>Fiordland\u2019s wildlife.<\/strong> Keep an eye out for <strong>seals<\/strong> basking on the rocks, along with the famous <strong>Fiordland Penguins<\/strong>.\u00a0 You may even get an opportunity to experience the <strong>bottlenose dolphins<\/strong> <strong>up-close-and-personal<\/strong> as they <strong>swim alongside your kayak<\/strong>!\u00a0 Just the quietness of the kayak alone, allows for a more intimate encounter with these creatures, enhancing the experience and leaving you with lasting memories for a lifetime.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong><strong> Breath-taking Waterfalls:<\/strong><\/strong><strong>Milford Sound<\/strong> is renowned for its <strong>stunning waterfalls<\/strong>, and <strong>kayaking offers a front-row seat<\/strong> to witness their grandeur. As you paddle beneath towering cliffs, you&#8217;ll be treated to the spectacle of water cascading down from <strong>hundreds of meters<\/strong> above. The mist and spray created by these natural wonders add to the sensory experience, immersing you in the beauty that millions of tourists\u2019 over the years have come to enjoy at <strong>Milford Sound.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong><strong> Guided Tours and Safety:<\/strong><\/strong>For those new to kayaking or unfamiliar with the area, guided tours are available and highly recommended. <strong>Experienced guide<\/strong>s provide not only <strong>safety and instruction<\/strong> but also<strong> a wealth of knowledge<\/strong> about the <strong>flora, fauna, and history of Milford Sound.<\/strong> They can take you <strong>to hidden spots<\/strong> and secret coves ensuring you make the most of your adventure, safely.Should you wish to embark on a trip that will leave you with memories of a lifetime, <strong>Sarah and John at High Leys Lodge<\/strong> will be happy to make recommendations and <strong>make your booking for you when staying at their stunning luxury lodge<\/strong> that <strong>overlooks the lake,<\/strong> just outside of <strong>Te Anau, enroute to Milford Sound.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bvmtw-223678e4729c8e7b88a08547509e9ad8\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-bvmtw-223678e4729c8e7b88a08547509e9ad8{\nheight:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-bvmtw-223678e4729c8e7b88a08547509e9ad8 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-lsi1w-baa14ebeb6f2fdae0547c4e0adb51b54 alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_layout_row  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-700'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1elj0-9128d2d63bb3f8580eba387ee84ef95d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>More Fiordland Experiences&#8230;<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-b2b9w-15721b7f2fbef2a4427250e0f3b76189\">\n#top .av-masonry.av-b2b9w-15721b7f2fbef2a4427250e0f3b76189{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av-masonry-1' class='av-masonry av-b2b9w-15721b7f2fbef2a4427250e0f3b76189 noHover av-fixed-size av-1px-gap av-hover-overlay-active av-masonry-animation-active av-masonry-col-6 av-caption-on-hover av-caption-style-overlay av-masonry-entries '><div class=\"av-masonry-container isotope av-js-disabled\"><div class='av-masonry-entry 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main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container' style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Mt-Pender.jpeg);\"  title=\"Enjoy a helicopter flight or landing at Mt Pender\"   alt=\"Enjoy a helicopter flight or landing at Mt Pender\" ><\/div><\/div><figcaption class='av-inner-masonry-content site-background'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos-content'><div class='avia-arrow'><\/div><h3 class='av-masonry-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Scenic Helicopter Flights<\/h3><span class='av-masonry-date meta-color updated'>27 February 2022<\/span><span class=\"av-masonry-text-sep text-sep-author\">\/<\/span><span class='av-masonry-author meta-color author'><span class='fn'>by Suze<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/lake-to-lake-bike-trail-teanau\/\"  id='av-masonry-1-item-698' data-av-masonry-item='698' class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-698 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-experiences  av-masonry-item-with-image av-grid-img' title=\"lake-to-lake-trail-te-anau-sarah\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container' style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/lake-to-lake-trail-te-anau-sarah-705x705.webp);\"  title=\"lake-to-lake-trail-te-anau-sarah\"  ><\/div><\/div><figcaption class='av-inner-masonry-content site-background'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos-content'><div class='avia-arrow'><\/div><h3 class='av-masonry-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Lake to Lake Trail<\/h3><span class='av-masonry-date meta-color updated'>27 February 2022<\/span><span class=\"av-masonry-text-sep text-sep-author\">\/<\/span><span class='av-masonry-author meta-color author'><span class='fn'>by Suze<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/kayaking\/\"  id='av-masonry-1-item-700' data-av-masonry-item='700' class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-700 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-experiences  av-masonry-item-with-image av-grid-img' title=\"Kayaking is a great way to experience the lakes and sounds of Fiordland\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div 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>Scenic Flights<\/h3><span class='av-masonry-date meta-color updated'>27 February 2022<\/span><span class=\"av-masonry-text-sep text-sep-author\">\/<\/span><span class='av-masonry-author meta-color author'><span class='fn'>by Suze<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/alpaca-farm\/\"  id='av-masonry-1-item-725' data-av-masonry-item='725' class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-725 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-experiences  av-masonry-item-with-image av-grid-img' title=\"alpaca-farm-high-leys-lodge\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container' style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/alpaca-farm-high-leys-lodge-705x470.jpg);\"  title=\"alpaca-farm-high-leys-lodge\"   alt=\"Alpaca Farm Te Anau, New Zealand\" ><\/div><\/div><figcaption class='av-inner-masonry-content site-background'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos-content'><div class='avia-arrow'><\/div><h3 class='av-masonry-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Alpaca Farm<\/h3><span class='av-masonry-date meta-color updated'>27 February 2022<\/span><span class=\"av-masonry-text-sep text-sep-author\">\/<\/span><span class='av-masonry-author meta-color author'><span class='fn'>by Suze<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/doubtful-sound\/\"  id='av-masonry-1-item-745' data-av-masonry-item='745' class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-745 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-experiences  av-masonry-item-with-image av-grid-img' title=\"doubtful-sound-high-leys-lodge-te-anau\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container' style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/doubtful-sound-high-leys-lodge-te-anau-705x470.jpg);\"  title=\"doubtful-sound-high-leys-lodge-te-anau\"   alt=\"Doubtful Sound, Fiordland, New Zealand.\" ><\/div><\/div><figcaption class='av-inner-masonry-content site-background'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos'><div class='av-inner-masonry-content-pos-content'><div class='avia-arrow'><\/div><h3 class='av-masonry-entry-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >Doubtful Sound<\/h3><span class='av-masonry-date meta-color updated'>27 February 2022<\/span><span class=\"av-masonry-text-sep text-sep-author\">\/<\/span><span class='av-masonry-author meta-color author'><span class='fn'>by Suze<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><!--end av-masonry entry--><a href=\"https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/teanau-glow-worm-caves\/\"  id='av-masonry-1-item-748' data-av-masonry-item='748' class='av-masonry-entry isotope-item post-748 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-experiences  av-masonry-item-with-image av-grid-img' title=\"glow-worm-caves-te-anau-1\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='av-inner-masonry-sizer'><\/div><figure class='av-inner-masonry main_color'><div class=\"av-masonry-outerimage-container\"><div class='av-masonry-image-container' style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/highleyslodge.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/glow-worm-caves-te-anau-1-705x470.jpg);\"  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