Roaring 40s Kayaking

Roaring 40ºs Kayaking is a locally-owned award-winning business, widely regarded as Tasmania's premier sea kayaking operator. They’re passionate about Tasmania and mad about kayaking, with a dedicated team of professiona...

Address

PO Box 522, Hobart , TAS 7004

Directions

All Tours are located in Hobart and surrounds. Please see specific tour information for departure points.

For tours on Flinders Island, South West Wilderness or Tasman Peninsula please contact us direct for tour information

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The Roaring 40s are the winds associated with the 40° latitudes of the Southern Hemisphere. They are a consistently brisk westerly airstream fuelled by the continuous passages of low-pressure systems of the southern ocean. They are the winds that the old sailing ships used to make fast passages to and from Australia. Tasmania lies in the path of these winds, which blow most strongly during spring and to a lesser extent autumn.

Facilities

Aware of the needs of families
We welcome families
4Kids Australia Certified
Quality Tourism Accredited Business (ATAP)
Rainbow Accredited
Onsite parking
Interactive experiences for children
Use sustainability principles or are actively working towards developing them.
Use bio-degradable products
Practice water efficiency and conservation
Encourage water conservation
Actively working towards reducing our Carbon Footprint
Cater for larger families (five people plus)
Tours promote Tasmania
Provide food and beverages on tour
Tours are suitable for children under 12
Tours are suitable for Teenagers

We offer tours during the following times:

Summer opening hours (October to April) – 9am to 5pm everyday
Winter opening hours (May to September) – 9am to 5pm Wednesdays to Fridays

HOBART CITY

Hobart Waterfront from a different perspective

Nestled between river and mountain, Hobart has one of the most picturesque harbours in the world. Join our 2.5-hour city paddle, and we’ll take you behind the scenes of our vibrant, working waterfront to discover the true heart of Hobart.

Glide past prestigious homes perched along the edge of Hobart’s oldest suburb, marvel at Hobart’s wooden tall sailing ships, keep an eye out for Sammy the resident seal, hope for a pod of dolphins, peer through crystal-clear water at native sea stars, perhaps get up close and personal with a giant cruise ship, and take photos of Hobart from a rarely seen perspective.

Enjoy local fish and chips

Your discovery of Hobart wouldn’t be complete without some locally caught fish and chips from the city’s famed floating fish punts. Enjoy them with the best view in town - straight from your kayak!

No kayaking experience necessary

This paddle is also suitable for younger paddlers who can team up with an adult or one of our guides.

Ages

We can cater for children 7 years and over. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. (Children also must share a kayak with an adult or guide)

Cost

$90 adults, $60 children (ages 7-16)

Includes

Our passionate and experienced local guides, stable double sea kayaks, all kayaking equipment, warm all-weather protection gear, fish and chips

Departs

10am and 4pm everyday (November to March)

10am everyday (April and October)

Duration

2.5 hours (with approximately 2 hours of kayaking)

Departure and Finish Point

Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay (opposite 16 Marieville Esplanade on the beach near the rowing sheds). Click here for a map showing where we start from.

Bring

Hat, sunglasses, comfortable casual clothes and a bottle of water

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Online booking is available until the night prior to the tour. For bookings on the day of the tour please call us on 0407 682 396 to check availability.

HOBART'S CLIFFS, CAVES AND BEACHES

EXPLORE THE STUNNING TINDERBOX MARINE NATURE RESERVE - JUST 20 MINUTES FROM HOBART

Discover

Picturesque Storm Bay at the mouth of Hobart’s Derwent River, is a favourite weekend playground of locals. Spend a relaxing day on the water just 20km from the city and experience an astounding variety of scenery.

Paddle amongst tranquil bays and beneath the lichen-covered Alum Cliffs, explore sea caves, enjoy views of Bruny Island and leave your footprints on idyllic sandy beaches.

For lunch, enjoy Tasmania’s famous produce whilst relaxing on one of our many beautiful beaches.

Throughout your day, keep a look out for the abundant wildlife that calls this Tinderbox Marine Reserve home, including majestic white-bellied sea eagles, stingrays, seals and if we’re lucky a pod of dolphins or a migrating whale.

Beginners Welcomes

This full-day paddle is operated in a one-way direction, depending on the forecast wind direction. It is a relaxed and easy paddle and suitable for beginners.

Ages

We can cater for children 10 years and over. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Includes

Return transport from Hobart, lunch, refreshments, our passionate and experienced local guides, stable double sea kayaks, all kayaking equipment, warm all-weather protection gear.

Bring

Hat, sunglasses, water, comfortable quick-drying clothes suitable for the weather, shoes that can get wet (or we can supply you with a pair of wetsuit booties), change of clothes for the trip home.

Departs

9am every Sunday (November to April)

Duration

Approximately 7 hours (with 4 to 5 hours of kayaking).

Departure and Finish Point

Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre, 20 Davey Street, Hobart

Cost

$180 adult, $150 child (ages 10-16). Children must be accompanied by an adult.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Online booking is available until the night prior to the tour. For bookings on the day of the tour please call us on 0407 682 396 to check availability.