Launceston Scenic Waterfront: Guided Hobie Kayak Tour on Tamar River

Embark on a brief, guided exploration of the picturesque Tamar river aboard pedal-assisted canoes. The innovative Mirage drive, foot-propelled flippers, does the challenging part for you, allowing your hands to be free for steering and snapping pictures.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Launceston Kayak Tours - 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…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • All necessary equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
  • 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
Location
Launceston Kayak Tours
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
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Travler104
Jan 5, 2025
Peaceful, beautiful views and good time - Loved it. Went early. Overcast, peaceful and fairly quiet and still. Birds, lots of river foam after recent heavy rains and our small group easily covered a remarkable distance in the time allotted, both along the river and up the gorge. Well run and good kayaks.
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Scott_f
Jan 3, 2025
Wonderful cruise - Wonderful relaxing and informative journey. Amazing weather, and a great vantage point on the foredeck. Captain Callum, and crew JJ and Jason, couldn’t have been better. The section of the cruise through the gorge was a highlight.
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Sonali_s
Jan 2, 2025
Wonderful Kayaking experience - We thoroughly enjoyed the pedal kayaks - great way to view the Cataract gorge as well as Launceston riverfront. Aaron was a delightful guide, he was kind enough to reschedule our tour due to unsuitable weather conditions - highly recommend this activity if you are in Launceston.
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Renee_o
Dec 17, 2024
Family activity - Great guide, fun activity and a new view of Launceston. Teenagers and parents both loved it. Recommend.
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Ryan_c
Dec 9, 2024
Very relax. Amazing... - Very relax. Amazing scenery. One of the best experience ever in my travelling. Thanks coach give me such a wonderful time
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Bradley_g
Dec 6, 2024
Cataract Gorge from below - Great way to experience the cataract gorge and learn about some Tassie history from the knowledge guide
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Robert_s
Nov 1, 2024
Great little paddle on Launceston - What a great way to explore Launceston's waterways. Paddling was easy, just like riding a bike on level ground. Our guide was very informative and we learned a lot about Launceston's history. I would recommend this experience to everyone.
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Curiosity03220083562
Oct 3, 2024
Perks of a picking early - We were lucky to be the only ones who booked that time slot due to being slightly before summer so had a really personal tour. It was great because we were able to pick our guide's brain about lots of the scenery, animals, and even general Tasmania questions. The views were spectacular and the pedal experience was interesting. Overall a really relaxing and amazing pleasure!
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833ravk
Jul 26, 2024
Fantastic kayak tour - Great guide. Amazing views of Launceston. Foot powered kayak frees your hands to take pictures as you go. Would recommend to all seeking a different viewpoint of Launceston.
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Furyalm
Jul 18, 2024
Launceston Kayak Tours - I had an amazing time on the guided kayak tour. The weather was perfect and the guided tour was very informative. And to top it off the views were breathtakingly peaceful. Highly recommended when in Launceston.
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