Our Tasman Peninsula kayaking tour operates between 1 November and 30 April.
Tasmania's (if not Australia's) most spectacular day sea kayaking tour
Get up-close and personal with the southern hemisphere’s highest sea cliffs and resident Australian fur seals.
This exhilarating adventure will have you kayaking along the coast of the Tasman National Park towards Cape Hauy, a star feature of Tasmania’s newest world-class hike - the Three Capes Track.
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 climbers on the Totem Pole - a sheer column famed amongst thrill-seeking rock climbers.
Enjoy our gourmet Tasmanian lunch at a deserted cove, paddle over a semi-submerged shipwreck and marvel at the abundant marine wildlife that lives along this coast, including resident fur seals, soaring sea eagles, diving gannets, cliff-nesting cormorants, peregrine falcons, and if we’re lucky - a pod of dolphins or a migrating whale.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While kayaking experience is not necessary this tour can be physically demanding and you do need to be able to paddle for up to five hours (we do stop for snacks, drinks, photos, lunch and just to enjoy the view 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.
Tour details
Departs: Mondays and Fridays (November to April)
Departing 8:15am from Cambridge, meeting at Cambridge Park near the Anaconda Building.
Departing 9.45am from Fortescue Bay, meeting near the Fortescue Bay Boat Ramp.
We encourage you to meet us at Fortescue Bay to decrease the risk of COVID transmission.
If travelling with us from Hobart to Fortescue Bay, please note masks are compulsory in the bus.
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: $260 with transport from Hobart / $240 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.
Want to meet us on the Tasman Peninsula?
No problems, and during the COVID pandemic we encourage you to do this. When you book choose the option to meet us at Fortescue Bay and we will see you near the Fortescue Bay Boat Ramp at 9.45am.
We recommend contacting us the day prior before driving to Fortescue Bay to ensure there are no changes due to weather. If you have any questions contact us on info@roaring40skayaking.com.au
COVID Safe Policy
During the COVID-19 pandemic we will not allow guests to join our tours they are unwell. If you are feeling unwell or display flu-like symptoms we encourage you to contact us and cancel your booking. Full refunds are available for customers who cancel due to illness or travel restrictions during the COVID pandemic.
For our full COVID Safe Policy click HERE.