Hobart City Kayaking Half Day Tour
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December 2024
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What you can expect
This 2.5 hour Hobart city kayaking tour on stable kayaks allows you to experience the iconic waterfront of Tasmania's capital from an entirely different angle, as you're taken by expert guides on a journey from Sandy Bay past all the city's major seaside highlights. Take in unique views of multiple regional spots including the history-rich suburb of Battery Point, various wharves and overpasses and the Hobart Docks with their cavalcade of yachts and other vessels. Once arriving at the Harbour you'll disembark and enjoy a fresh batch of fish and chips straight from your kayak as you learn about the history and geography of the area from your friendly guide. With children and adults alike able to participate, and using only the highest quality kayaking gear - with no prior experience necessary - you'll have everything you need for a highly enjoyable multi-hour journey out on the water.
Between November and April tours depart twice daily at 10am and 2pm, and from May to October they run every Friday to Sunday at 10am. If you're looking for an alternative way to explore Hobart that provides a dose of fresh air, exercise and local insight all with some tasty food to cap things off, book yourself a Hobart kayaking tour online today!
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What you need to know
- 2.5 hour kayaking tour
- Fish and chips snack
- Stable double sea kayaks
- Quality paddling equipment
- Expert guides
- Hotel transfers
- Hobart’s iconic waterfront from a perspective few get to experience - from your very own kayak
- Departing from Sandy Bay, explore Hobart’s coastline, paddling past historic Battery Point, now one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods in Hobart, and gliding under fishing wharfs before entering the bustling Hobart docks
- You’ll get up close to sleek yachts, elegant tall ships, working fishing boats, modern cruisers and possibly even a cruise ship
- After working up an appetite, enjoy Hobart’s legendary fish and chips direct from a dockside fish punt from the comfort of your kayak while your guide entertains you with some local stories
- No paddling experience is necessary and this paddle is suitable for younger paddlers who can team up with an adult or one of our guides
- Tours depart daily at 10am and 4pm approx. (October to April)
- Tours depart from Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay (opposite 16 Marieville Esplanade on the beach near the rowing sheds)
- Approx 2.5 hours
- Hat and sunglasses
- Comfortable casual clothes
- We can cater for children 7 years and over. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- Please specify your preferred departure time 10am or 4pm in booking notes
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of entry
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
Recent reviews
Ashlee
about 8 years ago
I highly enjoyed my experience with this company!
I highly enjoyed my experience with this company!! I would recommend it to everyone I know traveling to Hobart.
Gus Ekman
almost 9 years ago
The tour was amazing
The tour was amazing! My girlfriend and I had a really good time. It wasn't to long or to short, it was just perfect. Having fish and chips in the kayak was a fun experience. Our guide was really nice and we enjoyed hearing some facts and history about Hobart.