Freycinet Adventures

Freycinet Adventures

Freycinet Adventures
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Discover Freycinet! Tasmaia's greatest sea kayaking destination The Freycinet Paddle- explore the breathtaking coastline of Freycinet National Park by sea kayak on this relaxed guided, award winning tour. Listed #4 Things to do before you die, in Australia
Coles Bay, Tasmania, Australia

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Kate C
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
We did the overnight sea kayaking and camping trip. It was awesome! A fantastic experience. We saw stingrays, dolphins and lots of bird life, swam in Wineglass Bay and enjoyed sunset drinks at our beachside camp - perfect!
Written 14 January 2020
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It's a great trip isn't it! Perfect way to explore Freycinet. Great to hear you were so well looked after by our team. Hapyp travels!
Written 15 January 2020
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tasman7
Hobart, Australia99 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020
Finally a water taxi to get people around the Freycinet peninsula without paying a fortune. We've done the hike over the hill many times and just wanted to be there quickly. Thankyou to Nathan, it was 30 minutes to Hazard's Beach then 30 minute walk to Wineglass Bay, only drama is the sand dune at the beginning.
This is a great service for families with young kids as trust me the hike back over the hill is a pretty strenuous climb especially if you have to carry a sleepy 4 year old over your shoulder.
Written 1 October 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to comment and great to hear you enjoyed the service! Definitely an easier/quicker way to get to Wineglass Bay and we love that we can get more families over there to enjoy its beauty. Regards, Elise
Written 4 October 2020
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Mitchamfamily
Melbourne, Australia91 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Couples
Our guides Rosie and Caitlin were excellent. They kept us informed and entertained. The pace suited the group. Afternoon tea (esp. the cookies) was a big hit. This is a beautiful area and this tour is the perfect way to view it. Thanks.
Written 6 January 2018
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Thank you for taking the time to comment. We really enjoy hearing feedback about our guides as they do their very best to provide an all round experience. Also great to hear the Cookies were a hit! Safe Travels, Elise
Written 31 January 2018
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David M
Seattle, WA28 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Friends
Unless you have never been kayaking and view crossing the street as a dangerous undertaking, the kayak trip of Freycinet Adventures offers the same amount of adventure as wading in a children's swimming pool.

The kayaks are big, heavy, clunky and impossible to tip. They have spray skirts to seal the cockpits--the purpose is to keep out the water splashed about by the paddlers. But, the spray skirts are not water proof and result in the interior of the kayak accumulating (and you sitting in) quite a bit of water. Non waterproof spray skirts are like slightly porous prophylactics--completely worthless.

Then the trip. A long boring pull into the wind across the bay to a beach where there are---houses? What, we could have walked or driven here.

What to see? Oh, here is a former rock quarry. You see some blocks of stone.

No sea life, no wild life. Why did I pay for this?

We stop for snacks. It is usually a telling sign that there is nothing to see when the guides want you to linger at the snacks.

Then, a long, boring pull back to the original beach.

If you think I am harsh, ask Freycinet adventures what I have portrayed inaccurately.
Written 29 January 2018
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Hi David, Thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback. We're sorry for your disappointment and that you felt our tour wasn't adventurous enough for you. Kayaks that are 'impossible to tip' are an essential for most of our participants. If you weren't enjoying our magnificent National Park from on top of the water, then we doubt up-side down in a tipped kayak is going to give you a better view! Freycinet National Park is a wild and unique place. Most people are astounded at it's natural beauty. Our wild life is wild so we certainly can't guarantee what you will see. (Although our guides tell me most of the wildlife hide from grumpy visitors). Yes- our tour sometimes does linger at our morning tea spot, but most of the time that is because our guests are having a great time with their freshly brewed coffee and can't tear themselves from the view. We would be more that happy for you to re-jon our experience at a later date (that's if you promise not to scare off the wildlife!). Happy travels David, we hope you enjoyed the rest of you time in this special part of the world. The Freycinet Adventures Team.
Written 1 February 2018
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Greg E
Berkeley Vale, Australia1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2016 • Family
We specifically went to cole bay to do sea kayaking. We booked 5 days, before giving our credit card details by phone. We rang on day of booking multiple times- no answer till too late . Stood on beach excited for trip- they had no record of us . Basically told tough luck - no talk of rebooking or looking after us in any way. Very disappointing on so many levels
Written 8 January 2016
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Duncan S
Bath, UK111 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Family
We had a great morning out on the water in glorious sunshine. The tour leaders were fantastic. My only quibble was that we didn't see anything that amazing, we just pootled around the bay and headed back. We are fortunate enough to have access to kayaks at home so being out on the water was not in itself that special. Maybe for people who have never or seldom had the chance to do this, it would be great. But for me it was quite pricey for not much more than hiring kayaks for a paddle around the bay.
Written 4 January 2018
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Thank you for taking the time to comment Duncan. We are sorry to hear the tour did not quite meet your expectations. We do offer private rentals for customers with experience, so perhaps this might suit you more in future. Kind Regards, Elise
Written 31 January 2018
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TMar178
Bathurst, Australia2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Couples
Not too strenuous, okay if you're a novice kayaker. Great guides, you get a break and a snack/drink. A beautiful part of the world and doing it in a kayak is a relaxing experience. You can also use their aqua taxi service to get to Hazards Beach and Wineglass Bay (30 min flat hike) if you don't have the time or ability to hike the whole way. If you want you can also hire a kayak and go at your own pace.
Written 12 February 2017
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Thank you for your lovely feedback :)
Written 10 March 2020
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Liam T
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • Family
A great family experience with Kevin and Laura as our guides. The two were able to manage a variety of skill levels and split us accordingly.They were funny and accommodating thanks guys! This must be the best way to see Freycinet and Coles Bay. The whole family rated this as the highlight of our trip.
Written 4 January 2017
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Thanks Liam- glad your whole family loved the experience :)
Written 10 February 2020
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Lindsay H
Sunshine Beach, Australia12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2016 • Solo
It was a chilly morning (for a QLDer) but the guys had fleece and spray jackets on hand to keep us nice and toasty. Ryan and the boys were extremely professional taking care of the important instructionals quickly and concisely so we were on the water in no time. The double sea kayaks were comfortable and easy to manoeuvre so the paddling could be laid back and leisurely or challenging and fast paced, its up to you. Ryan and the boys were super knowledgeable about the local fauna species and shared some very interesting historical facts and tales.
The scenery was magnificent and the half time cuppa and cookies delicious.
I recommend this tour to anyone. No experience necessary. It's a great way to view the peninsula and get a different view of the hazards.
Written 12 March 2016
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Susan G
Brisbane, Australia169 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2016 • Couples
This was a really fun tour. Jemima and Steph were our guides and did a fantastic job of entertaining the group with stories about the local area.

At the beginning of the tour Jemima and Steph spent about 30 mins getting everyone kitted out wth gear and going through the safely procedures. You are supplied with a water proof jacket, water proof bag for any valuables, life jacket and water proof bib that attaches to the kayak and does a pretty good job of keeping you dry.

We ended up kayaking about 7.5km over about a 2 1/2 hr period. We had a half hour break in the middle where we pulled up to a deserted beach and were served a hot drink and a biscuit.
Written 18 February 2016
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Thanks Susan :)
Written 9 February 2020
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