NYCkayaker Kayak Outfitters in NZ : South Island : Feb 9-Mar 13 2007

[Dan Starer]

Gerald,

I paddled for about 8 days in Pelorus Sound, Milford Sound, and Doubtful 
Sound a few years ago.  Doubtful is just about the most beautiful place I've 
ever seen.  You should also spend at least a day in Milford since you'll be 
in Te Anau anyway.

I did not go to Tasman because I heard from many people that it is crowded 
and much less beautiful, lacking the cliffs and waterfalls of Fiordland.

The outfitter I used in Fiordland was Fiordland Wilderness Experiences, and 
they were excellent.  For Pelorus Sound I used a now defunct outfitter.

Have a great time!

Dan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerald Stover" <sgw1 at enter.net>
To: <nyckayaker at rockandwater.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 12:31 PM
Subject: NYCkayaker Kayak Outfitters in NZ : South Island : Feb 9-Mar 13 
2007


> Dear NYC Kayak List serve members.
>
> I have been with NYC kayak list serve for a number of years. I do not
> live on or near the Hudson and I paddle there only occasionally.
>
> I have been greatly helped by the list serve members in planning and
> finally going to the  South Carolina low country last year (spring
> 2006)
>
> i have also found good paddling companions through NYC kayaker list
> serve for various trips in past years.
>
> This  coming year 2007  I have just scheduled a flight to Christ's
> Church NZ  for a 4.5 week stay  in "shoulder season" Feb 9--March 13
> 2007.
>
> A work colleague and fellow kayaker is joining me for the trip. We have
> a veteran NZ visitor (another work colleague ) meeting us and making
> practical arrangements. Our NZ guide is not a
>
> kayaker, however
>
> Any suggestions on kayak outfitters would be welcome  for the South
> Island. I am in contact with Fiordland Sea kayakers with tentative
> plans for paddling in Doubtful Sound --and later in Abel
>
> Tasman National Park.  I am also aware of the SKOANZ  (Sea Kayak
> Operators Assoc of NZ)
>
> I have appreciated reading the advice and counsel shared by many on
> this list serve. The international kayaking expertise of the NYC
> aggregate list serve kayak group is quite impressive.
>
> Any suggestions for flat water kayaking in NZ would be appreciated.
>
> If you have advice to offer please  reply directly, particularly if you
> have had any past experience paddling in NZ  (or privately off the list
> serve)
>
> Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.
>
> Gerald Stover Bethlehem PA
>
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