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The Freycinet Paddle provided by Freycinet Adventures
The Freycinet Paddle
The Freycinet Paddle
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Duration:
3h
Group size:
12
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
- Duration:3h
- Group size:12
- Ticket type:Mobile
- Free cancellation
About
Know before you go
- Duration: 3h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
What to expect
Know before you go
- Duration: 3h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What to expect
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Important information
Inclusions
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- National Park fees
- Light refreshments-including a hot drink and a gourmet cookie
- All sea kayaking equipment including stable double sea kayaks and warm jackets
- Dry bags for cameras/phones
- Professional guide
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Duration
3h
Departure details
- Unit 1/15 Esplanade, Coles Bay TAS 7215, Australia On arrival in Coles Bay please turn right onto THE ESPLANDE. Continue for 500 metres. Muirs Beach car-park is on the right opposite Iluka Tavern. There is free parking and public toilets available.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
Inclusions
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- National Park fees
- Light refreshments-including a hot drink and a gourmet cookie
- All sea kayaking equipment including stable double sea kayaks and warm jackets
- Dry bags for cameras/phones
- Professional guide
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Departure details
- Unit 1/15 Esplanade, Coles Bay TAS 7215, Australia On arrival in Coles Bay please turn right onto THE ESPLANDE. Continue for 500 metres. Muirs Beach car-park is on the right opposite Iluka Tavern. There is free parking and public toilets available.
Duration
3h
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
Itinerary
- You'll start atUnit 1/15 EsplanadeUnit 1/15 Esplanade, Coles Bay TAS 7215, AustraliaOn arrival in Coles Bay please turn right onto THE ESPLANDE. Continue for 500 metres. Muirs Beach car-park is on the right opposite Iluka Tavern. There is free parking and public toilets available.See address & details
- 1Freycinet AdventuresStop: 3 hoursThis tour meets at Muirs Beach, The Esplanade- Coles Bay. We provide stable double sea kayaks and all paddling gear including warm jackets and safety gear, dry bags for cameras etc. Our expert guides demonstrate how to use our equipment at the beginning of your tour and ensure all our guests are comfortable in our kayaks. Our expert guides provide guests with information on local history and wildlife. We offer refreshments on our stop half way through the tour. We paddle into Freycinet National Park. Our start and finish location at Muirs Beach includes free parking and public toilets. Family rates apply.Read more
- You'll return to the starting point
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Solo Family Travels
Melbourne, Australia25 contributions
Our family of two teenagers, three adults (one aged 70+) really enjoyed our experience with Freycinet Adventures.
We did an sunset kayak across Coles Bay to the National Park, and the scenery was stunning. We hadn’t had much experience kayaking and the instruction we received made it very easy to get the hang of. The double sea kayaks felt very stable compared to my experience of conventional/river kayaks.
Our guides Rob and Tayla were very welcoming and a wealth of information about the Aboriginal and European history of the area and we were fortunate to see wildlife including a sting ray and a sea eagle. The paddle home after our refreshments was stunning.
While our tour was in very calm weather, we had originally booked in a tour for the previous day which was cancelled because of high winds at a more sheltered location near Moulting Lagoon. The decision to postpone this tour turned out to be very wise as the winds built up as the day progressed. We appreciated the ease with which Freycinet Adventures rescheduled our booking.
Thanks for a wonderful and memorable evening!
We did an sunset kayak across Coles Bay to the National Park, and the scenery was stunning. We hadn’t had much experience kayaking and the instruction we received made it very easy to get the hang of. The double sea kayaks felt very stable compared to my experience of conventional/river kayaks.
Our guides Rob and Tayla were very welcoming and a wealth of information about the Aboriginal and European history of the area and we were fortunate to see wildlife including a sting ray and a sea eagle. The paddle home after our refreshments was stunning.
While our tour was in very calm weather, we had originally booked in a tour for the previous day which was cancelled because of high winds at a more sheltered location near Moulting Lagoon. The decision to postpone this tour turned out to be very wise as the winds built up as the day progressed. We appreciated the ease with which Freycinet Adventures rescheduled our booking.
Thanks for a wonderful and memorable evening!
Written 20 January 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Office M
Thanks for your comprehensive feedback- we really appreciate it. Really great to hear you were so well looked after on the water. Thanks again and happy travels :)
Written 28 January 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
JimRiesterer
Edina, MN4,573 contributions
Feb. 2020 • Couples
We hired an aqua taxi to take us to Hazard beach and made the short walk over to Wineglass bay beach from there. The taxi ride was about 25 minutes each way although it got windy so coMing back was an Adventure with a capital A!
Our skipper, Taz, was very personable and gave us some great tips and did a great job piloting the stable and safe boat.
The walk across to the nearly deserted beach in Wineglass Bay took about 35 min on mostly flat ground. The only tricky part was the scramble up and over the sand dune at the start of the trek-which is pretty steep and has boards embedded -we wore hiking shoes for that then flip flops for the boardwalk and packed sandy trail-a pretty easy walk overall.
There’s a bathroom over at wineglass bay but nothing else so bring along wAter and anything else you may need.
Cost of water taxi for us was $AUD 60/person for the round trip.
Our skipper, Taz, was very personable and gave us some great tips and did a great job piloting the stable and safe boat.
The walk across to the nearly deserted beach in Wineglass Bay took about 35 min on mostly flat ground. The only tricky part was the scramble up and over the sand dune at the start of the trek-which is pretty steep and has boards embedded -we wore hiking shoes for that then flip flops for the boardwalk and packed sandy trail-a pretty easy walk overall.
There’s a bathroom over at wineglass bay but nothing else so bring along wAter and anything else you may need.
Cost of water taxi for us was $AUD 60/person for the round trip.
Written 2 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Thanks for your review Jim. Glad to hear you were sow well looked after by Taz! Happy travels :)
Written 3 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Gil S
1 contribution
Feb. 2022
This is a must do if you are visiting Coles Bay.
We took the 8:30 am paddle, the water was a little choppy to start, however the sea kayaks are all the gear supplied is top quality and easy to handle.
Tour guides were excellent and inspired confidence and had a good knowledge of the area.
Magnificent sea level views of the mountains and as the morning progressed the weather improved.
The half way beach stop provided not only a range of teas and coffee but Milo with a MARSHMELLOW as well, ya cant beat that!
Altogether a great experience, easy to book and well worth the money.
We shall return and spend longer in this great place.
We took the 8:30 am paddle, the water was a little choppy to start, however the sea kayaks are all the gear supplied is top quality and easy to handle.
Tour guides were excellent and inspired confidence and had a good knowledge of the area.
Magnificent sea level views of the mountains and as the morning progressed the weather improved.
The half way beach stop provided not only a range of teas and coffee but Milo with a MARSHMELLOW as well, ya cant beat that!
Altogether a great experience, easy to book and well worth the money.
We shall return and spend longer in this great place.
Written 21 February 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Office M
Can't beat a Milo with Marshmellow, hehe! Thanks for providing some kind feedback and good information to other guests. The views of the Hazards Mountains sure do look different at sea level.
Written 23 February 2022
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CrazieGal
Melbourne, Australia165 contributions
Jan. 2022
We had perfect weather during the twilight kayak the show cased Oyster Bay. We want to especially thank you Luke who was our guide for the tour who allowed us to take our time and soak in the sights and sun rays. It made us feel like we had the whole bay to ourselves. To see the three mountains across Oyster Bay during the perfect sunset was just spectacular.
Thank you Freycinet Adventures and thank you most to Luke.
Thank you Freycinet Adventures and thank you most to Luke.
Written 7 February 2022
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Office M
Thanks for your fantastic review. We will gladly pass on to Luke. It is a magical time out on the water. Thanks for joining us and happy travels :)
Written 7 February 2022
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Lynn S
1 contribution
Apr. 2022 • Family
What an amazing fun adventure. A must do if in the area. Our guides Earl and Cain were brilliant. Patient and great knowledge of the area beyond just kayaking. We had a very diverse group and skill level, and they handled each of us with care and professionalism. Highly recommend.
Written 12 April 2022
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Office M
Thank you for taking the time to comment. As you mention we cater for a range of experience levels, so all welcome! Great to hear you enjoyed the adventure!
Written 14 April 2022
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DaphO
5 contributions
Oct. 2020 • Family
Magical view of The Hazards. The tandem kayaks were super stable. We had a bit of a swell and I felt the stability of them even when the swell caught us side on sometimes. We caught a head wind on the way back to base but Leah (our guide) was really good as she saw I was falling behind so she attached a tow to my kayak. We have 3 kids (ages 7/10/13) and they thoroughly enjoyed the bumps with the swell. I even saw a large draughtboard shark as the water was crystal clear and a resident sea eagle. The snacks & hot drinks gave us the extra energy for our paddle back. Highly recommend it to anyone including families. The company’s safety first attitude definitely puts you at ease especially when you are caught with the challenging conditions towards the end.
Written 6 October 2020
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Office M
Thank you for your kind feedback. Sounds like the wildlife put on a bit of a show for you which is great!
We are lucky to have such great guides and enjoy sharing the experience with families. Regards, Elise
Written 7 October 2020
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Molly
8 contributions
Jan. 2020 • Family
A birthday/Christmas present for my dad (or a thinly veiled excuse for a chance to go for a paddle myself) we had an awesome evening on the water with the team from Freycinet Adventures. The view from the water is simple breathtaking and presents a great opportunity to see things from a different perspective. We found ourselves pointing things out we saw on our hike up Mount Amos earlier that morning. The length of the tour is perfect, we managed to get around a huge chunk of the bay, hugging the coastline, with enough energy the paddle back across to the beach at the end of it. 100% would book again, perhaps in the morning to see things in a different light.
Written 20 January 2020
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Office M
Thank you for your lovely feedback! It sure is breathtaking and it was a pleasure to have shared this beautiful place with you on our tour :) Looking forward to seeing you on one of our morning tours one day. Happy Travels :)
Written 21 January 2020
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Paul J
Geelong, Australia45 contributions
May 2021 • Family
Spent a glorious day Kayaking around Coles bay with the family and Amber from Freycinet Adventures. The service was exceptional and the environment was priceless I couldn’t recommend it more.
The equipment was great
Safety was front of mind
Local historical information was top class
The warm coffee and biscuit on the beach was delightful
The equipment was great
Safety was front of mind
Local historical information was top class
The warm coffee and biscuit on the beach was delightful
Written 5 May 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Office M
Really appreciate your feedback thank you Paul. Our guides sure do take pride in their work to offer a safe, informative and scenic tour to take in those beautiful views of Freycinet National Park!
Written 10 May 2021
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Rachel H
9 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Couples
This activity was awesome. We had a perfect weather afternoon. The water was calm and crystal clear. It was lovely being on the water as the sun was setting.
The tour was full. The two guides were really friendly and knowledgeable and kept everyone together. We haven't kayaked before and would class ourselves as unfit. We managed fine.
Expect to get a little bit wet. You wear a 'skirt' over yourself attached to the kayak to avoid much water getting in but my paddling technique meant I was constantly splashing myself and my partner oops! Also we caught a little wave (tiny tiny wave) in to shore and ended up getting a bit splashed and soaked so would recommend a change of clothes. Highly recommended this activity if you're in the area!!
The tour was full. The two guides were really friendly and knowledgeable and kept everyone together. We haven't kayaked before and would class ourselves as unfit. We managed fine.
Expect to get a little bit wet. You wear a 'skirt' over yourself attached to the kayak to avoid much water getting in but my paddling technique meant I was constantly splashing myself and my partner oops! Also we caught a little wave (tiny tiny wave) in to shore and ended up getting a bit splashed and soaked so would recommend a change of clothes. Highly recommended this activity if you're in the area!!
Written 21 March 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Office M
Thank you for your kind feedback, most appreciated
Written 14 April 2022
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Yvette T
4 contributions
Dec. 2020 • Family
Fantastic way to explore the freycinet for a family of 5 . Lovely morning paddle with informative , friendly and fun guides . Our family of 2 adults and 3 teens thoroughly enjoyed our paddle and would highly recommend this tour.
Written 14 December 2020
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Office M
We love hosting families on our Freycinet Paddle. Thanks for your great feedback, we appreciate it. Happy Travels :)
Written 15 December 2020
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Minimalist68
Canberra, Australia
Hi. Just wanting to know if you're paddling on Dec 26 2021. if so, see you then! -M68
Helen
Penrith, Australia
Wondering why, if you look on their website there are only 2 sessions available 9am & 4:30pm on 6/11?? We would prefer about 2:30 or 3pm,
are these times actually on as shown on trip advisor? thanks Helen
r0ni37
Greater Melbourne, Australia49 contributions
Do you still have place available for tomorrow ( Wednesday the 20th)? At what times are you leaving every day?
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