A group of people enjoying a Freycinet Paddle on a blue lake with mountains and a clear sky in the background.
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Freycinet Paddle Kayak Tour in Coles Bay

from A$155
3 hours
Coles Bay
All Ages (7+)
Free cancellation (24hr prior)

Paddle a double sea kayak from Muirs Beach in Coles Bay along the Freycinet coastline, beneath pink granite mountains and over clear water. Your guide leads about two hours of paddling, with a stop on a secluded beach for fresh hot drinks and cookies, and chances to spot sea eagles, stingrays and fur seals.

  • A group of people enjoying a Freycinet Paddle on a blue lake with mountains and a clear sky in the background.
  • Group of sea kayakers paddling toward The Hazards in Freycinet National Park
  • Kayakers gliding across the emerald water of Coles Bay, Tasmania
  • Kayakers paddling Coles Bay below the granite peaks of The Hazards, Freycinet
  • A group of people enjoying a Freycinet Paddle on a blue lake with mountains and a clear sky in the background.
  • Group of sea kayakers paddling toward The Hazards in Freycinet National Park
  • Kayakers gliding across the emerald water of Coles Bay, Tasmania
  • Kayakers paddling Coles Bay below the granite peaks of The Hazards, Freycinet

Quick read before you book.

  • Pink granite mountains seen from sea level
  • Sea eagles, stingrays and fur seals in protected water
  • A secluded beach landing midway through
  • Small groups of no more than 16 paddlers
  • Beginners welcome, no kayaking experience needed

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Included in this tour.

  • Local guide
  • Double sea kayak and paddling gear
  • Safety briefing before you paddle out
  • Warm jacket
  • Dry bags for cameras and phones
  • Freshly brewed hot drinks and cookies on the beach

Commonly asked questions.

Tours depart from Muirs Beach in Coles Bay, though the start point can change with the weather, so keep your phone on for the hour before your tour. Online bookings close 3 hours before departure.

No, complete beginners are welcome and a basic level of fitness is enough. You paddle for about two hours with a rest break, in double kayaks, so solo guests pair up with another guest or a guide.

Guides cancel whenever safety is at risk, and weather cancellations receive a full refund; if conditions are too challenging for beginners you may be offered a refund or a new date. Our guide on when to visit Tasmania covers the seasons on the east coast.

Changes and cancellations are free up to 24 hours before your tour. For cancellations not related to weather or safety, you need to give 24 hours notice to receive a refund.

Children from age 7 can join if they can sit comfortably for two to three hours, and anyone under 16 must be with an adult. Child rates apply for ages 7 to 15.

The tandem kayaks suit people up to about 195cm and roughly 120kg, with seats about 45cm across, so call the office on 03 6257 0500 if you are unsure. All paddlers must be able to swim.

Bring a hat or sunglasses and a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes you do not mind getting a little wet. Warm jackets are provided, and dry bags keep your phone and camera safe.

Pair your paddle with the Wineglass Bay and Freycinet National Park day tour to see the famous lookout on foot. Together they show you the peninsula from both the water and the ridge.

More about this tour.

From the water, Freycinet looks completely different. This guided paddle with Freycinet Adventures sets off from Muirs Beach in Coles Bay and follows the coastline beneath the peninsula's pink granite mountains, in double sea kayaks on protected water that suits complete beginners.Across the three hour tour you spend about two hours paddling, with a rest in the middle. Watch for sea eagles overhead and stingrays gliding under the hull, and you may also see fur seals, dolphins or, in season, whales passing through.Midway, you land on a secluded beach where your guide brews fresh hot drinks, hands round cookies and answers everything you want to know about the peninsula. Groups are capped at 16, so there is plenty of time with your guide.Prefer first light? The Sunrise Breakfast Kayak paddles at dawn with breakfast included, while the Half Day ATV Explorer takes you to the national park's remote beaches by land.Explore the coastline, check availability for your date, and book your seat in the kayak.

Additional info.

  • Meet at Muirs Beach, Coles Bay. The start point can move with the weather, so stay contactable an hour before.
  • Ages 7 and up, with under 16s accompanied by an adult. You must be able to swim.
  • Kayaks suit paddlers up to about 195cm and 120kg.