Hobart's Cliffs, Caves and Beaches Kayak Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover why picturesque Storm Bay, at the mouth of Hobart’s Derwent River, is a favourite weekend playground of locals. Just 20km from the city and experience an astounding variety of scenery - tranquil bays, lichen-covered cliffs, sea caves, and idyllic sandy beaches.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Lunch, snacks and refreshments are provided. Please bring a reusable water bottle.

Stable double kayaks, paddles, life jackets, spray jackets, warm fleeces (if required) and wet suit booties

Hotel Pickups

What To Expect

Kayak amongst tranquil bays and beneath the lichen-covered Alum Cliffs, explore sea caves, enjoy views of Bruny Island and leave your footprints on idyllic sandy beaches. This full-day paddle is operated in a one-way direction between the towns/suburbs of Tinderbox and Taroona, depending on the forecast wind direction. You will spend approximately 2 hours kayaking in the morning before a lunch break, and then 2 hours kayaking in the afternooon. For lunch, enjoy Tasmania’s famous produce whilst relaxing on one of our many beautiful beaches. Throughout your day, keep a look out for the abundant wildlife that calls this Tinderbox Marine Reserve home, including majestic white-bellied sea eagles, stingrays, seals and if we’re lucky a pod of dolphins or a migrating whale.

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Hobart's Cliffs, Caves and Beaches Kayak Tour

Reviews

5.00

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Glorious sea kayaking day
morresa1,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful sea kayaking trip! The knowledgeable guides Troy and Rowdy, helped made the trip both safe and fun. They provided all necessary gear and the kayaks were comfortable and stable. We saw eagles and lots of other birds. Plus we encountered Australian Fur Seals. The cliffs were lovely and the caves spectacular. I wish I could give it more stars,
Great day kayaking south from Hobart
JaneBloggsTravel,
Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Roaring 40s has been operating for years in Tasmania and their experience shows. The tour normally runs from south to north along the coast but the day we did it the weather meant a north to south run. The trip was easy to book and the company responded to emails when we confirmed that we’d join them at the put-in place at Taroona Beach rather than central Hobart. Alison, the guide was great and adapted the trip, checking in with us, as we headed south in some fairly high seas for commercial kayaking which flattened as the wind veered to the south. Her care and attention really helped. The tour took us to places that are otherwise hard to access with some impressive cliffs and caves as we headed south. After the tour finished we headed south by road to investigate some of the places that Alison had pointed out. And the supplied lunch was hearty and tasty. We’d definitely use Roaring 40s again and look forward to doing another trip with them on our next trip to Tasmania.
Wonderful day
Ange03,
Apr 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a wonderful day exploring the coastline south of Hobart - everything was well organised, and Damo was the perfect guide! Totally recommend!
Magical and highly recommended
505bengp,
Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic and a memorable kayaking day. Damian our guide is friendly and Knowledgeable as he guides us through and also gave us tips on how to paddle better and took us between cliffs to do a 180degree turn Within five minutes of launching, a few dolphins were swimming around us .. The cliffs are magical Thank you for an awesome day Very grateful
Great Tour!
zachsF199HW,
Dec 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I took the tour with Damo and Francie Dec 2023. It was an amazing time getting to see the coast from a unique perspective. Our guides were amazing and gave us a good time. Definitely recommend you give this tour a try.
Awesome River Derwent kayak trip
toninash93,
Jan 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great day out kayaking the beautiful waterway of the River Derwent with the Roaring 40's team. The guides are friendly, professional and ensure that everyone in the group is well prepared, safe and well fed. This is a highly recommended day trip to experience the beautiful cliffs, caves and beaches from Tinderbox to Taroona.
We had the most amazing...
Murray C,
Nov 25, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had the most amazing day on the water with Roaring 40's Kayaking. Our Guide was fantastic, scenery was beautiful, lunch was great and the location for lunch was lovely. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone.
Great day out on the water!
Trish T,
Mar 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fantastic day out on the water. Lunch was filling, the views amazing! Our guide did great at her job & kept us all out of trouble. The weather did change & we ended up with soggy undies but adds to an interesting day!! We even had a seal playing nearby!
Beautiful and fun
marionafm,
Mar 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We wanted to book the Tasman Peninsula tour but it was booked out on our preferred dates. Decided to book Hobart’s Cliffs and Caves and it was great! Amazing cliffs and relaxing paddling. The caves were so special and we had a dip at lunch and at the end. The guides were so much fun and helpful, thanks Reg and Jonah!! Wishing you the best! Cheers, Team Europe.
Absolutely loved it!!
Sassyanne92,
Feb 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely loved this kayaking tour!! I had only had experience river kayaking in a single kayak so was a little nervous about sea kayaking in a double kayak but it was so enjoyable and beautiful! Our guides, Damo and John, were fantastic, not only making us feel really safe, but were clearly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the area. The scenery was beautiful and lunch was delicious, 10/10 would reccomend!