Launceston Scenic Waterfront: Guided Hobie Kayak Tour on Tamar River

Embark on a brief, guided exploration of the picturesque Tamar river aboard pedal-assisted canoes. The innovative Mirage drive, foot-propelled flippers, does the challenging part for you, allowing your hands to be free for steering and snapping pictures.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Launceston Kayak Tours - 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…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • All necessary equipment
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
  • 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
Location
Launceston Kayak Tours
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
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gabrielleaw5803es
Jan 3, 2026
Great kayaking - We had a great time kayaking - beautiful views and weather. Aran was very friendly and a great guide. 90 minutes was a good amount of time to enjoy the kayaking.
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555shilpap
Dec 11, 2025
Lovely - Aran made it a beautiful experience For some one first time at kayaking and who doesn’t know swimming it was great to have a tick in the bucket list. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and nature Will do it again and highly recommend Safe and enjoyable
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Aileen_a
Nov 23, 2025
A must do in Launceston! - A wonderful relaxing and unique tour of the North and South Esk and Cataract Gorge. Aran was a great guide and the pedal powered kayaks were easy to use
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Ryo_s
Oct 26, 2025
Calm and fun - The kayak was easy to operate. Legs did get tired at the end but very calming and fun activity. I would recommend it.
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Danyal_a
May 11, 2025
Awesome little trip - Thus was great fun. Alan is a nice guy too. It was so nice and relaxing going down the gorge. I highly recommend.
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M564wbjimm
May 10, 2025
Excellent - Excellent experience! But extremely expensive. Because now I want to buy my own hobie kayak. And make more experience. Great gide
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Jody
Apr 22, 2025
Great way to travel! - A relaxing and surprisingly relatively effortless way to see Cataract Gorge and river. Aran was a friendly and knowledgeable guide.
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U6151mzjenniferj
Mar 19, 2025
Excellent experience - Was a great way to start the morning, provided a new perspective to the gorge and the river. Kayak was easy to use and steer.
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Nataliaps9413mx
Jan 22, 2025
Great company - Had to cancel unexpectedly and owner was extremely helpful and understanding, much appreciated! It was a pleasure dealing with your company.
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Travler104
Jan 5, 2025
Peaceful, beautiful views and good time - Loved it. Went early. Overcast, peaceful and fairly quiet and still. Birds, lots of river foam after recent heavy rains and our small group easily covered a remarkable distance in the time allotted, both along the river and up the gorge. Well run and good kayaks.
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From $48
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).