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Launch from Coles Bay and paddle under pink granite ribs toward Wineglass Bay and The Hazards. This guided, family-friendly sea kayak tour includes gear, park fees and a beach-side tea stop—ideal for first-time kayakers who want a close-up coastal experience.
Launch from Coles Bay and paddle under pink granite ribs toward Wineglass Bay and The Hazards. This guided, family-friendly sea kayak tour includes gear, park fees and a beach-side tea stop—ideal for first-time kayakers who want a close-up coastal experience.
Salt air and pink granite fill your senses as you push off from Coles Bay Boat Ramp and glide toward The Hazards.
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Operated by Freycinet Adventures · Coles Bay, Tasmania
Salt air and pink granite fill your senses as you push off from Coles Bay Boat Ramp and glide toward The Hazards.
The water parts with a gentle hiss, and the peninsula’s sculpted granite ribs rise like low cliffs from the surf. Guides steer a calm course along white sands and clear bays, pointing out sheltered coves and likely haul-outs where seals sun themselves. Halfway through the three-hour paddle the group beaches on a quiet stretch for hot tea and a cookie, a small ritual that highlights the slow, coastal rhythm.
Freycinet was charted by French explorers in the early 1800s and sits on country historically used by the Oyster Bay / Paakantyi Palawa people. Geologically, the pink granite that defines The Hazards is an ancient pluton, exposed and smoothed by millennia of wind and wave. Today it’s protected as Freycinet National Park, a place shaped by human stories and deep time.
Practical notes: this tour uses stable double kayaks and includes park fees, dry bags, jackets and a safety brief — it’s designed for beginners and families but requires moderate fitness. Expect sheltered paddling with occasional open-water stretches, variable wind, and cold water even on warm days. Keep distance from wildlife, follow your guide’s landing advice, and bring layers, sun protection and a filled water bottle.
The Freycinet Paddle is as much about quiet observation as it is about motion: the sea nudges you forward, the rocks keep their own secrets, and the coastline rewards those who look closely.
Yes—guides use stable double kayaks, provide instruction, and tailor pace for beginners and families.
Tours are weather-dependent; if cancelled you can rebook or get a full refund per the operator’s policy.
Yes—Freycinet National Park fees are included in the booking price.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult; guides will advise on age-appropriate seating in doubles.
Freycinet Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Salt air and pink granite fill your senses as you push off from Coles Bay Boat Ramp and glide toward The Hazards.
Salt air and pink granite fill your senses as you push off from Coles Bay Boat Ramp and glide toward The Hazards.
The water parts with a gentle hiss, and the peninsula’s sculpted granite ribs rise like low cliffs from the surf. Guides steer a calm course along white sands and clear bays, pointing out sheltered coves and likely haul-outs where seals sun themselves. Halfway through the three-hour paddle the group beaches on a quiet stretch for hot tea and a cookie, a small ritual that highlights the slow, coastal rhythm.
Freycinet was charted by French explorers in the early 1800s and sits on country historically used by the Oyster Bay / Paakantyi Palawa people. Geologically, the pink granite that defines The Hazards is an ancient pluton, exposed and smoothed by millennia of wind and wave. Today it’s protected as Freycinet National Park, a place shaped by human stories and deep time.
Practical notes: this tour uses stable double kayaks and includes park fees, dry bags, jackets and a safety brief — it’s designed for beginners and families but requires moderate fitness. Expect sheltered paddling with occasional open-water stretches, variable wind, and cold water even on warm days. Keep distance from wildlife, follow your guide’s landing advice, and bring layers, sun protection and a filled water bottle.
The Freycinet Paddle is as much about quiet observation as it is about motion: the sea nudges you forward, the rocks keep their own secrets, and the coastline rewards those who look closely.