All trips depart from The Old Mountaineers Café, Bar and Restaurant - next door to the Department of Conservation Visitor Information Centre in the Aoraki-Mount Cook National Park.

BRING YOUR WARM CLOTHING, WIND PROOF JACKET, SUN HAT, SUN GLASSES, SUN CREAM, WALKING SHOES/RUNNERS, CAMERA

Season: from early October to the 30 April.

CONTACT: Charlie Hobbs

mountcook@xtra.co.nz or ph 03 435-1890
Sea Kayaking is the ultimate way to experience the magnificence of this world famous national park. At over 750 metres above sea level you can become part of the environment, paddle beneath towering glaciated mountains and view the majestic glaciers and summit of the mighty Aoraki Mount Cook.

Leave the crowds behind and explore the nooks and crannies of the glacier lakes, getting up close and personal with a variety of wildlife and ice bergs - yes icebergs!!!!

All the trips are fully guided and our guides have a vast knowledge of the area and all its inhabitants. Our trips suit all levels of kayakers from beginners to very experienced paddlers. We are the only glacier sea kayaking company in New Zealand and we aim to provide you with the best possible outdoor experience naturally!

Ask for us by name - Glacier Sea Kayaking.

Keep an eye on this site for our new Glacier Sea Kayaking trips on the mighty Tasman Glacier Lake starting. next summer 2010/2011 season.

• Sea-Kayak into pristine glacial bays surrounded by glacial ice.
• You maybe able to Sea-Kayak near to or even touch icebergs.
• Experience the beauty and peaceful nature this quiet zone of Aoraki/Mt Cook has to offer.
• Listen to avalanches thundering off the slopes of Mt Sefton from a safe distance.
• Fantastic photographic opportunities.
• Sea-kayak with great views of Aoraki/Mt Cook while paddling through aqua-coloured pools.
• This Sea-Kayaking experience is situated beneath some the most beautiful glaciated mountains in the National Park.
• This Sea-Kayaking trip takes you closer to the glaciated mountains than any other boat trip.
• Treat yourself to a fantastic experience while at Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Bookings are essential for this classic day tour.

IS SEA KAYAKING FOR ME? Yes- if you want to experience Aoraki Mount Cook the Eco friendly way, escape the crowds and explore the glacier lakes at your own pace from the comfort of our safe stable sea kayaks fitted with outrigger stabilisers for maximum stability.

CAN I RENT A KAYAK? Short answer – NO. our concession with the Department of Conservation to operate in the aoraki Mount Cook National Park does not allow rental options. Trips are guided to ensure your safety.

HOW FIT DO I NEED TO BE? If you are reasonably active you will find our trips fairly easy.

WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS BAD? Bad weather for us is excessively strong wind usually caused by a westerly frontal system coming off the Tasman Sea, crossing the main divide of the Southern Alps and then creating strong winds and rain/snow in the Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. The senior guide of the day will make the weather call for the day.

WHAT DO I NEED TO TAKE? A camera, sun cream, good walking shoes, sunglasses, sun hat, warm clothing, rain jacket, personal medication, snack food.

WILL I CAPSIZE? This would be very unlikely. All of our sea kayaks are equipped with outrigger stabilizers (will call them “Floaties”). They are adjustable to varying lengths for all types of conditions. You will receive a full safety briefing prior to the trip commencing.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SPEED BOAT CRUISE AND A KAYAK TRIP ON THE GLACIER LAKES? There is no comparison!!!! Our sea kayaks can go places speed boats can’t go. We can visit the “nooks and crannies” of the glacier lakes that only small craft like sea kayaks can get into. You will escape the crowds and the drone of motorised boats. Our groups are small, only up to 8 people with their personal guide.

WHAT DO YOU SUPPLY? We provide some specialist paddling apparel including buoyancy aid, spray skirt, spray jacket. Our Tasman Glacier Sea Kayaking has a safety boat on standby for your extra security.

WHAT’S YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY? We reserve the right to cancel or change any part of any kayaking trip. This could be due to, but limited to adverse lake, river, road or weather conditions. We have a strict 24 hour cancellation policy which means that if WE cancel the trip due to any of the above conditions will give you a full refund. If you decide not to do the trip within 24 hours of the trip start time for any reason (you sleep in, have a vehicle breakdown, an unexpected illness or injury etc) or we cancel your booking because of client unsuitability due to poor fitness or health there will be no refund. Please ensure you have travel insurance to cover all potential cancellation scenarios.

Ask for us by name:

GLACIER SEA-KAYAKING