Tasman Peninsula

Tasmania's (if not Australia's) most spectacular and adventurous day sea kayaking tour

Get up-close and personal with the southern hemisphere’s highest sea cliffs and resident Australian fur seals.

At sea level you’ll truly appreciate the scale of Australia’s highest sea cliffs, gazing up at 200-metre-high fluted rock formations, peering into natural sea caves, photographing the towering Candlestick, and searching for the abundant marine wildlife that lives along this coast.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While kayaking experience is not necessary this tour can be physically demanding and you do need to be able to paddle consistently for up to five hours (you do get a break for lunch though!). If you are unsure if this paddle is suitable for you, please contact us or check out our Hobart's Cliffs, Caves and Beaches full-day paddle.  Not recommended for children under 16.

WEATHER: We believe Fortescue Bay offers one of the best day paddling locations in Australia, but it is exposed to swell and strong winds in adverse weather conditions. If the weather is not suitable on the day you book we will call you the day prior and offer you the choice of another day, a different paddle in more protected waters or a full refund. 

Departs: November 2020: every Saturday / December 2020 to 30 April 2021: every Monday and Friday

Departing 8am from Hobart, meeting at the Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, Cnr Elizabeth and Davey Streets, Hobart

Departing 9.45am from Fortescue Bay, meeting near the Fortescue Bay Boat Ramp

During the COVID Pandemic we encourage you to meet us at Fortescue Bay to decrease the risk of COVID transmission. 

Duration: Approximately 4 to 5 hours of paddling

Maximum group size: 12

Includes: Lunch, refreshments, our passionate and experienced local guides, stable double sea kayaks, all kayaking equipment, warm all-weather protection gear and national park fees.

Costs: $230 with transport from Hobart  / $210 if meeting us at Fortescue Bay

Ages: 16+ with a basic level of fitness

Bring: Hat, sunglasses, comfortable quick-drying clothes suitable for the weather, shoes that can get wet (or we can supply you with wet suit booties), bottle of water and change of clothes for the trip home.