Tour details
| Duration | 3 hours
- includes briefing, approx 2 hrs paddling and a refreshment break on a beach | | Departures: | Morning Tour: Departs 8:30am (Oct — Apr)
9:00am (May — Sep) Twilight Tour: Departs Approx 3 hrs prior to sunset Tours are available daily, year round (excluding Christimas Day). | | Information | The tour is undertaken in stable, double sea kayaks, to cater for all levels of experience and ability. Single bookings are welcome - you will share a double kayak with a guide or fellow participant.
Relax in the company of a small group – our standard tour is a maximum of 12 participants.
No previous experience is necessary to enjoy these adventures. You do not need to be able to swim as we operate by the philosophy we are ‘on the water’ not ‘in the water’. Our trips are about good times, not hard work. | | What to bring | - Casual clothing, e.g. shorts and t-shirt
- Footwear, e.g. sandals, trainers, or thongs
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, water bottle
- Camera (optional)
| | What's included | - All sea kayaking equipment, including warm polar fleece and Spray Jacket (if required)
- Professional, friendly guide/s.
- DryBag for personal items e.g. cameras
- Morning / Afternoon Tea, ie light snack
| | Age limits | Sea kayaking is suitable for all ages.
Families and young children (under 12yrs) are welcome, subject to availability. Where possible we offer a separate tour departure for family groups with young children to tailor the trip to suit the kids. | | Weather | As we operate in the outdoors, weather conditions may affect our adventures. In this case, we alter the tour route to suit the conditions. If conditions are unsuitable to paddle in Coles Bay, the tour will relocate to an alternative location in the local area, such as Swanwick Bay and the Greater Swanport River, a sheltered area rich in birdlife located only 5 mins drive north of Coles Bay (please refer to Freycinet Paddle Tour Routes map ). | | Directions | Kayaking tours meet at Muir’s Beach in Coles Bay.
Muir’s Beach is located on the Esplanade, opposite the Iluka Holiday Centre and Freycinet Bakery.
There is free car parking and toilet facilities available. Driving time to Coles Bay, from - Bicheno – 30 mins
- Swansea – 45 mins
- Launceston – 2 hours
- Hobart – 2.5 hours
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