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Roaring 40s Kayaking
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Paddle Hobart's iconic waterfront OR spend a day exploring sea caves, sea cliffs and shipwrecks OR take our scenic flight deep into World Heritage Wilderness for a 3 or 7-day kayaking expedition. Roaring 40°s Kayaking offers premium sea kayaking eco-tours in the stunning waterways surrounding Hobart and into the spectacular Bathurst Harbour and Port Davey. All day tours depart from Hobart and are suitable for beginners to experienced paddlers, include lunch or snack, all sea-kayaking equipment and experienced guides. Or experience one of the worlds last great wilderness areas with a paddle in your hand on a Roaring 40°s Kayaking multi-day expedition into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. This is Australia's ultimate sea kayaking experience, offering a combination of sheltered wilderness harbours, rugged ocean coastlines, remote islands and wild rivers.
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Nov. 2023 • Solo
I did the week long Gordon River trip out of Strahan and can’t recommend it enough. I’m a sea kayak instructor and have paddled in Sweden, Croatia, Ningaloo, Shark Bay and Dirk Hartog Island and this trip matches and exceeds them. It is remote, magical and getting to paddle in the bottom of the Franklin was a highlight. Meals were fantastic and Tory and the crew from Roaring 40’s were great. Just do it!
Written 27 November 2023
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G Crossland
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Nov. 2023 • Friends
Great Birthday present. Loved seeing the seals and lunch. I learnt a lot of new things about native animals and the area in general. Tim and Francie were great guides and made it fun.
Written 18 November 2023
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Josie M
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Oct. 2023 • Couples
Amazing tour, friendly and informative tour guides (Tori and Cain - apologies if spelling is incorrect). And the included lunch of fish and chips was great too, especially eating it whilst still in our kayaks on the water. 100%, would do again!
Written 25 October 2023
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beemak
San Anselmo, CA2 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
What a great paddle along the Hobart Harbor. We stopped for a fish and chip lunch, delivered to our kayak. We appeared to be the wildlife for residents and tourists walking along the waterfront watching us paddle under bridges and close to harbor features. Thank you Mads and Cain for your professional attention to safety and the history of the area.
Written 10 October 2023
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John H
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Oct. 2023 • Family
Madeleine provided a very enjoyable trip around the Hobart foreshore.
The tour was very well organised and professional. I would recommend this kayaking experience to one and all. John
The tour was very well organised and professional. I would recommend this kayaking experience to one and all. John
Written 7 October 2023
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Flja
Sydney, Australia6 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Family
We did the 8-day Port Davey paddle from Melaleuca out to the sea and back. We both have bushwalked and rafted in SW Tasmania before, but this trip provides a very different and extremely enjoyable way of seeing and experiencing the SW wilderness. We had some beautiful warm days with blue skies and calm seas (fortunately including while crossing the open port) and some that were cold and windy with rougher waters. We expected this from past trips -- and you haven't truly experienced and can't properly understand SW Tassie, if you don't encounter bad weather. But we always felt we were in safe hands, the guides were experienced and always ahead of the weather, the gear was all good, the wilderness camps comfortable even while raining and the food excellent. We've paddled a lot in inland waters in single sea kayaks. By comparison, Roaring Forties' double kayaks are incredibly stable and just right for this trip. The only bit of advice is to make sure you take all the layers you think you'll need to keep warm, both wet and dry -- and don't leave any behind at Cambridge Airport if you're having trouble fitting it into the supplied dry bag.
Written 30 August 2023
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Helen P
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Feb. 2023 • Friends
This was such a great trip. Even four months later I still think back on the freedom and fun of a week away in World Heritage listed Tasmania by kayak. We camped, Tom was a great and knowledgable tour leader, Jonah was a great cook. Camping, kayaking. cavorting in the wilderness. With no internet or phone it felt like a month not a week.Wish I was out paddling those Breaksea Islands now!
Written 27 June 2023
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Madshus
Canberra, Australia1,372 contributions
Apr. 2023 • Family
Our family group of five participated in this 8 day trip. What can I say? - it was terrific! My 20+ year old young people - complete novices to paddling - got a taste of what it’s like to be paddling in remote wilderness under the expert guidance of our two guides Jonah and Josh. The guides adjusted the itinerary to cater for swell, wind and weather. The equipment was great! The food was tasty - they catered for my vegan son and pescatarian partner. Highly recommended!
Written 13 April 2023
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Michael H
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Apr. 2023 • Couples
Fabulous immersive trip to Tasmania’s SW wilderness. Well run and thought out itinerary with continental fine tuning as we went due to changing conditions.
Guides where brilliant- Kev and Mad’s did a super job of at times herding cats (that would be us- there metaphorical clients:). There culinary skills not to shabby either with a seemingly endless supply of quality calories to partially offset our daily physical exploits.
Was a privilege to be able to immerse myself into such a beautiful and relatively untouched remote part of the world.
Clearly all of the above glued seamlessly together with the unseen back office.
Would recommend to anyone with a sense of adventure and happy to get wet feet.
Guides where brilliant- Kev and Mad’s did a super job of at times herding cats (that would be us- there metaphorical clients:). There culinary skills not to shabby either with a seemingly endless supply of quality calories to partially offset our daily physical exploits.
Was a privilege to be able to immerse myself into such a beautiful and relatively untouched remote part of the world.
Clearly all of the above glued seamlessly together with the unseen back office.
Would recommend to anyone with a sense of adventure and happy to get wet feet.
Written 11 April 2023
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Lynda
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Apr. 2023
We were able to enjoy 5 days kayaking in different locations around the island, and see its superb scenery from the water. My 7th trip with Roaring 40s, and the guides have always been great - knowledgeable, helpful, good company and have looked after us so well. Our fellow kayakers have also all been lovely. Highly recommended for those seeking an active yet comfortable holiday.
Written 7 April 2023
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