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Hobart City paddle
Highlights
- Glide past prestigious homes in Battery Point, revealing Hobart's rich history and stunning waterfront views.
- Marvel at Hobart's tall sailing ships while keeping an eye out for Sammy the resident seal and playful dolphins.
- Savour locally caught fish and chips from floating fish punts, enjoying the best view in town straight from your kayak.
- Discover Hobart's picturesque harbour with no paddling experience needed, making it ideal for families and adventurers alike.
Hobart’s iconic waterfront from a different perspective.
Nestled between river and mountain, Hobart has one of the most picturesque harbours in the world. Join our two-and-a-half-hour city paddle and we’ll take you behind the scenes of this vibrant, working waterfront to discover the true heart of Hobart.
Glide past prestigious homes perched along the edge of Hobart’s oldest suburb, hear stories of the historic Battery Point, 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.
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 paddling experience is necessary, and this paddle is suitable for younger paddlers who can team up with an adult or one of our guides.
Itinerary highlights
Experiencing Hobart's iconic waterfront from a kayak
Hobart has one of the most picturesque harbours in the world and being able to experience it from water level is a unique experience.
Glide past prestigious homes perched along the edge of Hobart’s oldest suburb, hear stories of the hidden pirate alleys that lie beneath historic Battery Point, 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.
Tour details
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Available from 1 October 2025 to 30 April 2026
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Available from 12 September 2025 to 30 April 2026
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
Operation information
Roaring 40s Kayaking
Roaring 40s Kayaking is a locally-owned award-winning business, widely regarded as Tasmania’s premier sea kayaking operator.
They offer kayaking adventures to suit your time-frame and experience. From two-and-a-half-hour Hobart city paddles, full-day tours exploring Hobart’s cliffs, caves and beaches and the Tasman National Park or multi-day expeditions into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and Flinders Island.
Roaring 40s Kayaking are passionate about Tasmania and mad about kayaking, with a dedicated team of professional outdoor adventure guides whom have grown up on the waterways around this special island.
Their acknowledgement at the Tasmanian Tourism Awards over the past years as one of the best adventure tourism providers in the state means you can be confident that when you book with Roaring 40s Kayaking you will receive an award-winning experience. They guarantee active adventure experiences to excite and inspire you with high-quality kayaks and equipment, gourmet Tasmanian meals and an impeccable safety record.
Activities
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
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