Itinerary
Kayak 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. This full-day paddle is operated in a one-way direction between the towns/suburbs of Tinderbox and Taroona, depending on the forecast wind direction.
You will spend approximately 2 hours kayaking in the morning before a lunch break, and then 2 hours kayaking in the afternooon.
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.
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Tasmanian Travel & Information Centre, 20 Davey St (and Elizabeth Mall Information Hub, Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
08:00 AM
7 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Ange03
Had a wonderful day exploring the coastline south of Hobart - everything was well organised, and Damo was the perfect guide! Totally recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : 505bengp
Fantastic and a memorable kayaking day. Damian our guide is friendly and Knowledgeable as he guides us through and also gave us tips on how to paddle better and took us between cliffs to do a 180degree turn
Within five minutes of launching, a few dolphins were swimming around us ..
The cliffs are magical
Thank you for an awesome day
Very grateful
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Posted On : 2024-04-01
Posted By : zachsF199HW
My wife and I took the tour with Damo and Francie Dec 2023. It was an amazing time getting to see the coast from a unique perspective. Our guides were amazing and gave us a good time. Definitely recommend you give this tour a try.
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Posted On : 2023-12-04
Posted By : toninash93
A great day out kayaking the beautiful waterway of the River Derwent with the Roaring 40's team.
The guides are friendly, professional and ensure that everyone in the group is well prepared, safe and well fed. This is a highly recommended day trip to experience the beautiful cliffs, caves and beaches from Tinderbox to Taroona.
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Posted On : 2023-01-30
Posted By : Murray_C
We had the most amazing day on the water with Roaring 40's Kayaking. Our Guide was fantastic, scenery was beautiful, lunch was great and the location for lunch was lovely. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone.
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Posted On : 2022-11-25
Posted By : Trish T
What a fantastic day out on the water. Lunch was filling, the views amazing! Our guide did great at her job & kept us all out of trouble. The weather did change & we ended up with soggy undies but adds to an interesting day!! We even had a seal playing nearby!
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Posted On : 2022-03-10
Posted By : marionafm
We wanted to book the Tasman Peninsula tour but it was booked out on our preferred dates. Decided to book Hobart’s Cliffs and Caves and it was great! Amazing cliffs and relaxing paddling. The caves were so special and we had a dip at lunch and at the end. The guides were so much fun and helpful, thanks Reg and Jonah!! Wishing you the best! Cheers, Team Europe.
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Posted On : 2022-03-03
Posted By : Sassyanne92
Absolutely loved this kayaking tour!! I had only had experience river kayaking in a single kayak so was a little nervous about sea kayaking in a double kayak but it was so enjoyable and beautiful! Our guides, Damo and John, were fantastic, not only making us feel really safe, but were clearly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the area. The scenery was beautiful and lunch was delicious, 10/10 would reccomend!
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Posted On : 2022-02-03
Posted By : Relax581769
Had a great time paddling along the coast. This was the perfect trip for my first big (for me) paddle. Haley was a great teacher and guide, learnt heaps about Kayaking the history and the environment we were in. Gourmet lunch on the fossil beach was perfect. Backing into the caves and blowhole was definitely a highlight and won't forget it any time soon. Thanks Roaring 40's look forward to the next trip.
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Posted On : 2021-02-22
Posted By : 57pepsim
Guides Haley & Tim were knowledgeable & fun, making the whole experience from unloading to cave paddling good stuff. Roaring Forties equipment & preparedness were top-notch, from dry bags to catering, to spray-jackets (if we had needed them). Loved looking atvthe fossil imprints at our lunch spot.
Thank you all for a wonderful day on the water.
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Posted On : 2021-01-31
