The Freycinet Paddle

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

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Award winning guided sea kayaking tour in Freycinet National Park. This fully catered experience is perfect for beginners or families. A unique way to experience pink granite mountains and white sandy beaches, and crystal clear waters. Our stable double kayaks mean you get up close and personal with this spectacular coastal environment and the local wildlife. Our passionate team share stories of local history and little know facts. We stop half way through for a cup of freshly brewed tea or coffee on a secluded beach. The perfect way to experience Freycinet.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

National Park fees

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

All sea kayaking equipment including stable double sea kayaks and warm jackets

Light refreshments-including a hot drink and a gourmet cookie

Dry bags for cameras/phones

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

What To Expect

Coles Bay

This tour meets at the Coles Bay Boat Ramp. We provide stable double sea kayaks and all paddling gear including warm jackets and safety gear, dry bags for cameras etc. Our expert guides demonstrate how to use our equipment at the beginning of your tour and ensure all our guests are comfortable in our kayaks. Our expert guides provide guests with information on local history and wildlife. We offer refreshments on our stop half way through the tour. We paddle into Freycinet National Park. Our start and finish location at the Coles Bay Boat Ramp includes free parking and public toilets.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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The Freycinet Paddle

Reviews

4.85

969 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

861

Sea-riously Fun with Freycinet Adventures
krawner,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic 3-hour kayaking tour (about 2 hours on the water) around beautiful Coles Bay. Our guide Abbey was informative, friendly, and passionate about the area. The group tour had 8 people. Used tandem sea kayaks equipped with rudders. Received spray skirts, fleece tops, life vests, and dry bags which were clean and in good condition. The tour included coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and a cookie. No prior kayaking experience is required, though it would be helpful. For families or beginners, the bay is usually more calm in the morning. Paddling next to the cliffs and along the scenic coastline was stunning. At $145 AUD per person, it’s excellent value for the quality of the equipment, guiding, and the beautiful natural setting. Highly recommend this tour .
The perfect way to experience Freycinet
Fi and Matt,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a brilliant time on the Freycinet Paddle in very moody weather. Abbie was an excellent guide and managed to juggle the various skill levels in our group. It was so tranquil and we managed to see some fish including Sixspine Leatherjacket, my husband saw a baby shark and a giant stingray!
Road Trip Tassie 2025
Traveler49719973777,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect day for it. The team (B, Corey & trainees) were all very friendly and knowledgeable. Had a wonderful experience.
Paddling through beautiful Freycinet waters
batyag2015,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Abby was an excellent guide and we loved our paddle with the group. Abby is knowledgable about kayaking and the surrounding areas. She had great stories and was helpful all round. We had some beginners in the group and she managed all the levels well. We would definitely do it again!
Great tour
Vacation66863450410,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pedro was great. He explained the sea kayak experience very well, and both me and my boatmate had no trouble picking it up (I have only done single-person kayaking). The paddle around Oyster Bay was the right combination of workout, sightseeing and cultural experience.
Wonderful paddle!
O3322YAyasminr,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
10/10 experience, even with weather (wind) going a little bad on the paddle back. The team communicated the night before this could happen but we were happy the tour went ahead as the majority of the paddle was amazing! We had a group of about 14 and the guides Abby and Bee were super knowledgeable and friendly. Views are amazing even in average weather. All gear provided was in great condition.
Disappointing… kind of understand
263jaydem,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Was a 2.5 hour drive away. Got to the location about an hour early and as we were heading down the road we got the call to say it was cancelled due to weather and the wind (we were warned this would potentially happen the day before). While I understand this for safety it was slightly frustrating as we were already there or would have been a fair chunk into the drive just to be told if it will will happen or not an hour out from the session time. We decided to go for a walk, but what we found most frustrating was there was no wind, it was sunny and the water was calm. We were in the area until about 3:30 and the wind didn’t really start to hit until around 12:30/1ish. The refund was issued quickly which was the only upside and we were able to use that money to go enjoy a different experience that was very running in the afternoon. I’m sure the experience would have been amazing but unfortunately this wasn’t the case on this occasion. Hopefully if we make it back to Tassie we will have an opportunity to experience this.
10/10 - Worth it!
Nicole B,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such a good way to see the Bay, stunning views and such a peaceful and relaxing time on the water. Equipment is great, guide was knowledgeable & we had an awesome time :) great couple of hours on the water, thanks team!
Perfect
P2443SVcatherinew,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Though an overcast day, the paddle around the bay was perfect, and the guide knowledgable. An experience I highly recommend, and will remember for a very long time.
Paddling with the Seals!
Sarah B,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely brilliant way to experience The Hazards! We saw seals and the guide, Lee, was awesome! (Especially at making hot chocolate!) The drink stop with a huge cookie was just enough to give you a burst of energy to get back to the start. One of the best things I've done!