Highlights
- Explore Launceston's scenic waterfront on a guided Hobie kayak tour
- Use a foot-powered pedal system to move forward with ease
- Enjoy the freedom to take photos or sip a drink as you paddle
- Glide past the Old Launceston Seaport complex and marina
- Admire the confluence of the Tamar and North Esk rivers
Description
Experience Launceston’s historic waterway from a different perspective on a guided Hobie pedal-kayak tour. These family-friendly kayaks are powered by your feet, so you can move through the water with ease while steering with a hand lever beside your seat. The design makes the experience approachable for beginners and leaves your hands mostly free to take photos, enjoy the scenery, or simply relax as you glide along the river.
After a safety briefing and fitting of your personal flotation device, set off onto the water for approximately 90 minutes of gentle exploration. Begin on the North Esk River and pass the Old Launceston Seaport complex and marina, with open views back toward the city. As you continue toward the Tamar River, your guide introduces you to the character of Launceston’s waterfront and the surrounding river landscape.
The route then takes you under Kings Bridge and into the lower reaches of the South Esk River, where the water flows past striking dolerite cliffs after descending from Cataract Gorge. Depending on conditions, you may continue exploring sections of the Tamar or North Esk before returning to the Seaport. The experience finishes back at the Seaport.
Includes
Guided Hobie kayak tour
Personal flotation device
Safety briefing
Important Information
- No hotel pick ups - Aim to arrive 5 minutes before session start time
Meet at the kayak shed on the pontoon at the Old Launceston Seaport
(Paid parking - take a picture of your car and rego if you have troubles with parking app)
Closest building 29 Seaport Bvld. - Walk to the river edge to see the the shed
Free parking in the Riverbend park area then walk over the pedestrian bridge
Bathroom / change room amenities close by if needed
Luggage and personal belongings can be locked in shed during tour
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
