Founded in 1996, the locally-owned and award-winning business, Roaring 40ºs Kayaking, is now recognised as the foremost sea kayaking operator in Tasmania.
About Roaring 40’s Kayaking
Roaring 40’s Kayaking will find the perfect option for you, no matter your experience level or how much time you have. From beginner-friendly kayaking classes, leisurely city paddles, day tours departing from Hobart, to multi-day expeditions into the heart of the Tasmanian wilderness, your family will have a blast and be truly captivated by Tasmania’s treasures.
Their day kayaking tours in Hobart operate from 1 October to 30 April, offering the ideal seasonal family adventure.
Roaring 40ºs Kayaking has a team of friendly and experienced guides who know Tasmania well. They care about safety and quality, and they offer some of the best touring kayaks in Australia. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned explorer, they’ll make sure you have a great time in Tasmania.
Choose the Perfect Adventure
If you like relaxing in nature or enjoy adventure, Roaring 40’s Kayaking can create a customised tour for you. They offer unique tour packages with different experiences.
- Day tours from Hobart — See the harbour from a whole new perspective with a 2 ½ hour city paddle, or explore more of the coastline with multi-day tours and packages to see Hobart’s cliffs, caves and beaches, perfect for novice and experienced paddlers. Even if you only have a few days to spend in the city, make sure you don’t miss our day tours from Hobart, which will remain fond memories for years to come.
- Flinders Island explorations — A singular gem located at the Eastern end of the Bass Strait between Victoria and Tasmania, Flinders Island is one of the region’s best-kept secrets. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Mt Strzelecki and Mt Killiecrankie, the serene pastures of cows and incredible natural wildlife with a tour of this laidback and incredibly biodiverse paradise.
- Southwest Tasmania wilderness expeditions — You asked, and we’ve answered. After lots of feedback from our Southwest expeditions asking for more time to explore Melaleuca, we’re now excited to offer our 7-day kayaking expeditions with an extra day for more sightseeing! The first night is spent at Melaleuca, with time to explore this historic wilderness area before exploring Bathurst Harbour and Port Davey.
Kayaking with Safety
Sea kayaking is fun for everyone, but make sure you know how to paddle safely before you go on your own. It’s important to have basic skills to prevent injuries and have a good time.
Roaring 40’s Kayaking offers Tasmania’s most comprehensive kayaking instructional program. These lessons are for you if you are new to kayaking, looking to increase your paddling skills or you want to perfect that eskimo roll. Their instructors are qualified sea kayak and white water instructors with Australian Canoeing, the peak body for kayak education in Australia.
