Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
Take a short guided tour of the scenic Tamar river on pedal powered canoes. The unique Mirage drive foot powered flippers let your legs do all the hard work while your hands are free to steer and take photos.
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Hobie Kayak Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Hobie Kayak
Waterfront Tour: Tours subject to wind and weather conditions - refunds or rescheduled of tours offered if not suitable
What's included in Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
(Subject to Option Inclusions)We meet at our kayak shed on the North Esk river (Launceston Seaport) for a briefing and fitting of safety gear We get the group into our foot powered kayaks and once ready make our way downstream to the junction with the River Tamar (Kanamaluka) your guide will lead the group down the Tamar on the right past the old docks and then cross the river and come back upstream past the yacht basin The next leg is the scenic stretch under the old kings bridge and into the lower reaches of the Cataract Gorge on the South Esk river. The cliffs on each side make for a stunning back drop and excellent place to take some photos of the experience. We return to the North Esk river and have a look at some historic buildings before retuning to the kayak pontoon The order of the tour may sometimes be changed to make the best of the tides and match the abilities and interests of the group as a whole
Inclusions
- Local guide
- All necessary equipment
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in most conditions, please dress appropriately.
- If canceled due to extreme weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Electric drives available on request for people with limited lower limb mobility
- Subject to tides - unsuitable session times have been removed
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The pontoon in front of Rupert & Hound Restaurant Walk around to the river side to look for our kayak shed Free parking in Riverbend Park off Lindsay st, just walk over the white pedestrian bridge Toilets and change rooms available if needed
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
