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Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston’s scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
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1 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English
Overview
Take a short guided tour of the scenic Tamar river on pedal powered canoes. The unique Mirage drive foot powered flippers let your legs do all the hard work while your hands are free to steer and take photos.
What's Included
- Local guide
- All necessary equipment
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The pontoon in front of Rupert & Hound Restaurant Walk around to the river side to look for our kayak shed Free parking in Riverbend Park off Lindsay st, just walk over the white pedestrian bridge Toilets and change rooms available if needed
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We meet at our kayak shed on the North Esk river (Launceston Seaport) for a briefing and fitting of safety gear
We get the group into our foot powered kayaks and once ready make our way downstream to the junction with the River Tamar (Kanamaluka) your guide will lead the group down the Tamar on the right past the old docks and then cross the river and come back upstream past the yacht basin
The next leg is the scenic stretch under the old kings bridge and into the lower reaches of the Cataract Gorge on the South Esk river. The cliffs on each side make for a stunning back drop and excellent place to take some photos of the experience.
We return to the North Esk river and have a look at some historic buildings before retuning to the kayak pontoon
The order of the tour may sometimes be changed to make the best of the tides and match the abilities and interests of the group as a whole
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in most conditions, please dress appropriately.
- If canceled due to extreme weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Electric drives available on request for people with limited lower limb mobility
- Subject to tides - unsuitable session times have been removed
Operated by Launceston Kayak Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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