Hobart Kayak Tour

Highlights

When booking, select the Hobart kayak tour that matches your interests and how much time you want to be on the water. For a short experience in central Hobart, select the 2.5-hour city tour, which takes you along the Derwent Estuary, providing unique views of city landmarks and attractions like Battery Point. Take the 7-hour cliffs, caves and beaches tour for a beautiful experience among rugged cliffs, sea caves, sandy shores and other coastal scenery. Or, for the longest time on the water, choose the 10-hour Tasman Peninsula tour, which gives you the chance to spot wildlife like wildlife fur seals, dolphins, sea eagles and penguins; this tour requires a good level of fitness. Each tour includes use of equipment (kayak, paddle, life jacket and spray jacket) and instruction from your guide. Read the Itinerary section for more details about the three different options.

Summary

When booking, select the Hobart kayak tour that matches your interests and how much time you want to be on the water. For a short experience in central Hobart, select the 2.5-hour city tour, which takes you along the Derwent Estuary, providing unique views of city landmarks and attractions like Battery Point. Take the 7-hour cliffs, caves and beaches tour for a beautiful experience among rugged cliffs, sea caves, sandy shores and other coastal scenery. Or, for the longest time on the water, choose the 10-hour Tasman Peninsula tour, which gives you the chance to spot wildlife like wildlife fur seals, dolphins, sea eagles and penguins; this tour requires a good level of fitness. Each tour includes use of equipment (kayak, paddle, life jacket and spray jacket) and instruction from your guide. Read the Itinerary section for more details about the three different options.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

Nestled between river and mountain, Hobart has one of the most picturesque harbours in the world. Join this 2.5-hour city paddle and go behind the scenes of this vibrant, working waterfront to discover the true heart of Hobart. Glide past prestigious homes perched along the edge of Hobart’s oldest suburb, marvel at Hobart’s wooden tall sailing ships, keep an eye out for Sammy the resident seal, hope for a pod of dolphins, peer through crystal-clear water at native sea stars, perhaps get up close and personal with a giant cruise ship, and take photos of Hobart from a rarely seen perspective. Your expert guides will share paddling tips and information about the region throughout your adventure.

What’s included?

All required equipment including kayak, life jackets and spray jackets
Local guide
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Roaring 40s Kayaking

About operator:

Paddle Hobart's iconic waterfront OR spend a day exploring sea caves, sea cliffs and shipwrecks OR take our scenic flight deep into World Heritage Wilderness for a 3 or 7-day kayaking expedition. Roaring 40°s Kayaking offers premium sea kayaking eco-tours in the stunning waterways surrounding Hobart and into the spectacular Bathurst Harbour and Port Davey. All day tours depart from Hobart and are suitable for beginners to experienced paddlers, include lunch or snack, all sea-kayaking equipment and experienced guides. Or experience one of the worlds last great wilderness areas with a paddle in your hand on a Roaring 40°s Kayaking multi-day expedition into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. This is Australia's ultimate sea kayaking experience, offering a combination of sheltered wilderness harbours, rugged ocean coastlines, remote islands and wild rivers.

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