Guided Kayak Tour on Launceston's scenic waterfront on foot powered Hobie kayaks
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Launceston, Australia
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Glide along the Tamar River toward Cataract Gorge on a scenic 90-minute kayak tour from Launceston. Use your feet to drive the pedal-powered kayak, and follow your guide along the North Esk River and Tamar with your hands free to steer and snap photos. Admire the North Esk waterfront, cruise under the King’s Bridge, and paddle along the lower Cataract Gorge to admire the rugged cliffs and forested slopes and watch for wildlife. Choose multiple session daily departure to suit your schedule. Numbers are limited for a small-group experience.
- Ride a pedal-powered kayak, with your hands free to steer and take photos
- Admire views of the rocky gorge cliffs and watch for birds and other wildlife
- Family-friendly tour, with all equipment provided
- Small-group tour ensures a more personalized experience
What's Included
- Local guide
- All necessary equipment
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Launceston Kayak ToursPontoon on corner of Alexandra Walk & Seaport Bvld, 29 Seaport Blvd, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
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
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Cataract Gorge Reserve
2
Tamar River
3
Launceston
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in most conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Stroller accessible
- If canceled due to extreme weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Electric drives available on request for people with limited lower limb mobility
- Subject to tides - unsuitable session times have been removed
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Matthew_M
Great experience on the water. Easy to find. Excellent quality kayaks, easy to operate. A great way to explore Launceston. Guide Aran was great
Reviews
4.9
based on 68 reviews
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Fantastic little tour. You can bring coffee, water, as its hands free its so easy to glide along and take photos etc.
Aran the guide is very knowledgeable and gives great instructions.
The kayaks are super easy to navigate and paddle - very easy.
We didn't get the slightest bit wet, as you step into the kayak off a pontoon.
Tips - free parking in the park, then take the footbridge across to the pontoon. Wear a hat and sunscreen, its really exposed.
Otherwise, just sit back and relax and enjoy.
Matthew_M, Mar 2026
Great experience on the water. Easy to find. Excellent quality kayaks, easy to operate. A great way to explore Launceston. Guide Aran was great
Aileen_A, Nov 2025
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
Ryo_S, Oct 2025
The kayak was easy to operate. Legs did get tired at the end but very calming and fun activity. I would recommend it.
Danyal_A, May 2025
Thus was great fun. Alan is a nice guy too. It was so nice and relaxing going down the gorge. I highly recommend.
Scott_F, Jan 2025
Wonderful relaxing and informative journey. Amazing weather, and a great vantage point on the foredeck. Captain Callum, and crew JJ and Jason, couldn’t have been better. The section of the cruise through the gorge was a highlight.
Sonali_S, Jan 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed the pedal kayaks - great way to view the Cataract gorge as well as Launceston riverfront. Aaron was a delightful guide, he was kind enough to reschedule our tour due to unsuitable weather conditions - highly recommend this activity if you are in Launceston.
Renee_O, Dec 2024
Great guide, fun activity and a new view of Launceston. Teenagers and parents both loved it. Recommend.
Ryan_C, Dec 2024
Very relax. Amazing scenery. One of the best experience ever in my travelling. Thanks coach give me such a wonderful time
Bradley_G, Dec 2024
Great way to experience the cataract gorge and learn about some Tassie history from the knowledge guide
Robert_S, Nov 2024
What a great way to explore Launceston's waterways.
Paddling was easy, just like riding a bike on level ground.
Our guide was very informative and we learned a lot about Launceston's history.
I would recommend this experience to everyone.
Maree_G, Apr 2024
Great way to see Launceston from a different perspective. The guide was knowledgeable and the various areas we visited were all a little different.
jane_h, Mar 2024
Fantastic experience. A must do when visiting Launceston. For any age group. You will love it 😁 Foot power makes it more relaxing.
Sheelagh_G, Feb 2024
Great way to start the day with a kayak on the river. Was a fantastic way to experience Cataract Gorge. Shared the river with some gulls, swans, ducks, a heron and a fur seal. Would recommend and no prior experience needed.
Tracy_P, Feb 2024
Great way to see Launceston. Would definitely recommend. Easy paddling with foot controls. I've Tracy
Jess_Q, Jan 2024
Well organised. A really laid back and enjoyable way to see the waterfront. The foot paddle kayaks were super easy to use. Tour guide Aron was lovely and let you explore.
Prashant_S, Jan 2024
Very good ; informative and caring ; explain history; risks ; making sure he was nearby within reachable distances;
Took us where boats couldn’t go ; because of low bridges.
bluemeanies24, Nov 2023
The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the buildings and history of the local area. The scenery was beautiful and the kayaks were easy to operate.
Tiberiu T, Jan 2017
We thought the tour was going to last 1h30mins on the River with impressive scenic views. Actually, it was a very short trip from the Fishnchips pontoon to the river back and forth and the guide did not give a lot of explanations and stories around the River.
We don't recommend this trip to discover the River, you should just do the easy 30mins hike to the free swimming pool to see more of the river.
Christine W, Jan 2017
The 6:30 morning canoe tour was the perfect way to start the day. So peaceful and out of this world! 10/10!
Dean_L, Jan 2017
The guide was brilliant and we had plenty of time to gwt a good look at the gorge. It also helped that the weather was pretty much perfect
Janet B, Dec 2016
Fantastic - fun and informative. Generous and knowledgable guide. Highly recommend for all ages.
Thomas P, Oct 2016
Definitely the highlight of my trip, can't recommend this enough. Aran is a great guide, really friendly and relaxed. The scenery is incredible and the pedal boats are a lot of fun. Great value for money also.
WeiYoung_H, Oct 2016
We had an enjoyable and relaxing experience. The tour covered some great scenic views of the Tamar River all the way to the edge of the Cataract Gorge. Our guide was very helpful and friendly and generous in his sharings along our ride. We were never rushed and were able to truly enjoy this nice serene tour.
Noriah M, Oct 2016
Great fun and very scenic during good weather. The canoes were easy to operate, though a bit of a workout. Our guide Aaron was friendly and very helpful. Definitely a fun activity to do in Launceston.
Sheryl C, Sep 2016
A superb experience. Gliding along the rivers learning about the natural habitat and snippets of Launceston's history as we went. A wonderful way to spend a morning or afternoon. There were three generations of us kayaking with Aran and he catered for all our needs - me with a knee replacement, my inquisitive grandson asking a multitude of questions. We were quite energised by the whole experience and paddling into the gorge was amazing. This is a must-do for all ages. Thank you Aran and team!
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