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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
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Sharon B
Seattle, WA58 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
We had a fantastic overnight kayak trip in early December with Freycinet Adventures - one of the very best things we did during a 3-week trip to Tasmania. We were two couples in our early 50s who have some previous kayaking experience but are far from experts. I had been to Freycinet years ago and we were looking for a different way to see the park this time - it was a great decision. Our guides Alice and Will made us feel immediately at ease and kept a relaxed, fun attitude throughout the trip: good senses of humor but also hard-working and attentive. We started out Saturday morning in less than ideal weather - some headwinds, swell, and occasional light drizzle meant the several-hour paddle into our camp at Hazards beach was a bit more challenging than usual. We got a good workout but had a great, long break for combined morning tea/lunch, with a beautiful and leisurely stroll over to Wineglass Bay. The food throughout the trip was delicious and plentiful: quiche and salad for lunch, lots of fresh veggies, hot drinks, fresh-baked cookies. One of our guides set up camp for us while we finished the last bit of kayaking - that was a luxury! Soon after we settled in, out came the local cheese and wine course, with a wombat waddling through camp, followed by a delicious meal of beef stroganoff with veggies and fresh fruit meringues for dessert. It was such a privilege to be able to camp overnight in the park without the hassle of bringing all our gear, arranging food, etc. - everything was provided for us except a small pack of clothes and personal items we brought. Hazards Beach was a gorgeous, peaceful spot. The next morning we had eggs and coffee for breakfast and then donned our paddling gear for the kayak out. We started mid-morning on glassy-calm water under overcast skies - idyllic conditions to experience the beautiful shoreline and ocean, and the guides let us take our time enjoying the way back. We stopped on the way for lunch at Honeymoon Bay. Sun came out and it was so beautiful - we even had time for a nap or leisurely stroll. Then back to Coles Bay via a slightly different route hugging the shore, arriving late afternoon Sunday. At the end of the two days we were both relaxed and excited - having seen this area in such beautiful perspective: sea eagles cruising overhead, gulls dropping shellfish on the rocks to break them open, oystercatchers watching us as we drifted by. We were really pleased with the organization and pace of the trip, the comfortable kayaks and gear, the friendly owner (who transported our gear out to the campsite) and our two guides. The latter were knowledgeable - sharing stories about the landscapes and history as we went, easy-going, good-humored, and generous, and seemed to be having as much fun as we were. I'd highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a deeper and less conventional experience within Freycinet National Park. Bring your sense of adventure. And while I certainly wouldn't describe the paddle as difficult, especially since the guides let us drive the pace to a large extent, having some kayaking experience and knowing what it felt like to paddle moderately hard for a few hours definitely helped make the trip enjoyable for us when the winds came up our first day. We'd do this again in a heartbeat; it was very good value in every way.
Written 27 December 2015
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Hi Sharon, thanks for taking the time to provide us with your great feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed our Ultimate Weekender as much as we hoped. We think it's a pretty special part of the world and love showing it off! We hope to see you out on the water again one day soon.
Happy travels, Susan
Written 30 March 2016
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Deanne P
Brisbane, Australia4 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
What an amazing afternoon! Myself and 2 friends had our hearts set on kayaking in Freycinet and this tour didn't disappoint. Our guide Nathan was really friendly and informative. The kayaking itself was nice and easy and we had a half time break with milo and homemade cookies in a little cove. On our trip we were fortunate enough to have a pod of friendly dolphins frolic with us then to our amazement we had a group of seals show off in front of us for quite some time. Highly recommended - an adventure of a lifetime!
Written 31 May 2015
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Paul J
Geelong, Australia46 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
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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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StellaandMick
Adelaide, Australia212 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
We woke up to a blustery windy morning and we weren’t sure if our kayaking tour would go ahead - luckily it did but in a different location the mounting lagoon. We were provided with warm jumpers and wind jackets and all safety equipment and set off - we stayed close to the shoreline to avoid the wind and saw lots of bird life including sea eagles- we stopped for a hot drink and got back on our way again - we were well looked after by our 2 guides and we had a great time - even if it was a bit choppy crossing the river it was great fun
Written 8 March 2021
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Thanks for your great feedback. We're lucky to have the lagoon as an alternate option when Mother Nature doesn't play along. It's a RAMSA site for birds so there is always something to see. Thanks again and happy travels :)
Written 9 March 2021
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SYDSarah_10
Sydney, Australia41 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
Really enjoyable morning paddling on a windy day. The Kayaks were really sturdy and easy to paddle. Rob and Leah were excellent guides. Loads to see, and the area gorgeous. Highly recommended
Written 14 December 2020
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Thanks for your great review, we're lucky that even when it's breezy there is lots to see in this special part of Tassie! Happy Travels :)
Written 15 December 2020
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docv99
Waimea, HI38 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Five of us took the water taxi to Hazards Beach for the short trek to Wineglass Bay. The boat seats 10 in seats along both sides, facing the center - good for standing if desired. Two more seats in stern, but expect to arrive damp if you sit there!
The trip was very nice, and the skipper, Taz, was outstanding: very friendly, helpful and full of information about the area. He also. stopped to show us a sea eagle perched on a tree, to everyone’s delight.
The trip is about 20-30 minutes, each way. Boarding in Coles Bay was from a dock, but the beach landing at Hazards Beach is into ankle deep-water, so bring a towel to dry and knock the fine sand off your feet before your track to Wineglass Bay. The ramp at the beach is a bit tough on the feet, but very short. Water shoes would help if you have sensitive soles. Except for sand dunes at the beginning (somewhat challenging) and end of the walk, the trek is flat and easy.
Th company recommends three-hour turn around, but I’d vote for a longer stay, especially if you plan to picnic at Wineglass, or walk the length of the beach. You will be hard pressed to get to the other end and back without a forced march if you go with the three hour trip and a picnic on the beach!
Highly recommended, especially if time is short or knees limit your abilities on the infinite stairways to/from the lookout!
The trip was very nice, and the skipper, Taz, was outstanding: very friendly, helpful and full of information about the area. He also. stopped to show us a sea eagle perched on a tree, to everyone’s delight.
The trip is about 20-30 minutes, each way. Boarding in Coles Bay was from a dock, but the beach landing at Hazards Beach is into ankle deep-water, so bring a towel to dry and knock the fine sand off your feet before your track to Wineglass Bay. The ramp at the beach is a bit tough on the feet, but very short. Water shoes would help if you have sensitive soles. Except for sand dunes at the beginning (somewhat challenging) and end of the walk, the trek is flat and easy.
Th company recommends three-hour turn around, but I’d vote for a longer stay, especially if you plan to picnic at Wineglass, or walk the length of the beach. You will be hard pressed to get to the other end and back without a forced march if you go with the three hour trip and a picnic on the beach!
Highly recommended, especially if time is short or knees limit your abilities on the infinite stairways to/from the lookout!
Written 11 March 2020
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Thanks for your detailed review- some great tips for other travellers there. We thrilled you enjoyed your time with the Aqua Taxi, happy travels :)
Written 12 March 2020
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Stephen G
Jersey, UK329 contributions
Nov 2019
Booked for morning paddle and arrived at the departure point but no kayaks! Eventually noticed someone hanging around and asked them if they were there for the same reason. Not so, they were staff and advised that the departure point had changed due to the wind picking up. To cut a long story short we had an eclectic group of people, a friendly guide and a good trip before the weather prevented the later paddles of the day.
Written 24 December 2019
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Hi Steve- glad we were able to get you out on the water to enjoy the best of the day. On occasion we change the departure location to the other side of town for guest comfort. A mix of booking information, poor mobile sevice sometimes makes it difficult for our team to reach people. We always ring, text and email. If that doesn't work one of our friendly team man the depature point to advise you of the small change. Luckily it's only a 2 minute drive around the road. Happy travels, Susan
Written 30 December 2019
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Kira W
2 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
My partner and I took the evening/twilight paddle and it was one of the most memorable experiences of our East Coast trip. Beautiful views of Freycinet NP from another angle, and although we were beginner kayakers, the route was doable and a fun adventure. Paddling was more difficult than expected (a bit tiring initially when the water was choppy and we were figuring out how to sync our paddling) but well worth it! The sunset over Muirs Beach at the end was a great reward.
If you want to take pics you'll have to retrieve your camera from the kayak's dry bag on the water, so consider bringing something you don't mind potentially getting wet (or take pics when the kayaks stop on the beach halfway through). The paddle tours start from Muirs Beach, so there's no need to pay the NP entry fee.
Our two guides were really friendly and told us about the history of each cove we stopped at. The office at Freycinet Adventures were really kind and professional, which we much appreciated.
If you want to take pics you'll have to retrieve your camera from the kayak's dry bag on the water, so consider bringing something you don't mind potentially getting wet (or take pics when the kayaks stop on the beach halfway through). The paddle tours start from Muirs Beach, so there's no need to pay the NP entry fee.
Our two guides were really friendly and told us about the history of each cove we stopped at. The office at Freycinet Adventures were really kind and professional, which we much appreciated.
Written 24 February 2019
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Thanks for the detailed feedback Kira, happy travels, Susan
Written 9 February 2020
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Chandler
6 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
We kayaked recently with our three children - 8,7 and 5. Usually 5 year olds have to pay but after I queried this with the office he was able to ride in a jump seat in the middle of the two paddlers. Thankfully this was the case because there is no way he or my 7 year old were capable of paddling to any great assistance! The paddle is tough. We are a fit and strong couple, however with just one adult in each kayak with children it is tough going, and while the weather we had was not perfect it certainly wasn’t a terribly windy day. We found the trip for us was about ‘making it there’ rather than being able to enjoy the surrounds and the time on the water. I also agree with other comments in that a large chunk of the paddle is just making it across the bay before you get to the national park which is the most interesting section.
Written 15 January 2019
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Thanks for your feedback. Paddling with kids can sometimes be tricky, however our feedback says it's worthwhile! We take lots of families and first time paddlers who do really well on the water. When we paddle under the Mountains in the Naitional Park it is really spectacular- we agree. Thanks :)
Written 9 February 2020
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RCS01
Sydney, Australia13 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
We are a family of 4 (children aged 11 and 13). Our guides, Sam and Tom could not have been more helpful and friendly but the "adventure" was not what I expected at all. My husband (who is much stronger than I) took our youngest daughter and they enjoyed the morning. However, my elder daughter and I really struggled throughout most of the 3 hour trip. It was a cold and windy day and the waves were quite large. We both got saturated and our arms just gave up. We are actually both quite fit but as beginners to kayaking it was just too much for us. I'm still in pain 3 days later! It is advertised to be suitable for beginners but I can't say I agree with this at all. Sadly, we didn't enjoy it one bit. If you have kayaked before and are very fit and strong then you'll love this adventure but if not you might be better off taking a walk along the beach instead!
Written 6 January 2019
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Thanks for your feedback. We are disappointed to hear that you didn't enjoy your time on the water, The conditions can sometimes be changable. We are thrilled to hear Sam and Tom took such great care of you. They do a great job with beginners and families. Best of luck with your next adventure, Susan
Written 9 February 2020
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Does 1st January 2023 open for kayaking? six person and one is 20 years old uni student from Hong Kong on holiday. Will the 20 yrs uni student pay the same price?
Written 7 November 2022
Hi. Just wondering whether this paddle will be offered on Boxing Day 2021. Trying to book but no luck.
Thanks.
-M68
Written 6 February 2021
Hi Team- sorry we missed this. We close for Christmas Day but are back on the water for the Boxing Day :)
Written 5 June 2021
JonPaul S
Singapore, Singapore
Would it be better to do the cruise in the morning and paddle in the afternoon? Or the paddle in the morning and the cruise in the afternoon?
Written 26 August 2017
I agree, paddle in the morning and cruise in the afternoon.
Written 27 August 2017
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