Hobart City paddle

This trip is Australia's ultimate multi-day sea-kayaking experience and has been named by Lonely Planet as one of the world's ten epic sea-kayak paddles. It offers a combination of sheltered waterways and a rugged coast exposed to the Southern Ocean in a remote wilderness. Group sizes are limited to ten, with two guides, giving all participants an intimate encounter with Tasmania's famous Wilderness World Heritage Area. Days will be spent exploring one of Tasmania's most beautiful coastlines, paddling through perfect reflections in the tannin-stained waters, beneath mountains that rise from the shore and stopping in at remote beaches. Previous kayaking experience is not necessary, but all participants need to be in reasonable shape, are comfortable with wilderness camping and, most of all, have a sense of adventure.

Enjoy a relaxed paddle exploring Hobart's diverse river and coast and discover why picturesque Storm Bay at the mouth of Hobart's River Derwent is a favourite weekend playground of locals. This paddle starts just 20 km from the city but you will experience an astounding variety of scenery. Paddle amongst tranquil bays and beneath lichen-covered cliffs, explore sea caves, enjoy views of Bruny Island and leave your footprints on idyllic sandy beaches. 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. This full-day paddle is operated in a one-way direction, depending on the forecast wind direction. It is a relaxed paddle and suitable for beginners and children over 12 when accompanied by an adult.

This kayaking exploration of the calm waters of Bathurst Harbour and the Narrows is an ideal way to experience the majesty of the World Heritage Area wilderness if your time is at a premium, or you're new to paddling or wilderness camping. This trip uses a standing camp as a base, making this a wilderness kayaking experience with a splash of comfort. Visit the unique Celery Top Islands, paddle past ancient Huon pines, admire the mirror-like reflections at Moulters Inlet or walk Mt Beattie for stunning views of Bathurst Harbour. Trips are framed around the group's interests and the prevailing weather. This typically results in three to four hours of paddling each day with frequent rest stops and relaxing lunch breaks.

Within both the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area and Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Macquarie Harbour and the Gordon River form a complex system of breathtaking rainforests and rugged mountain ranges, creating a place of utter tranquility. The very best way to explore this natural wonder is on a multi-day kayaking expedition — gliding effortlessly through mirror-calm rivers and mist-shrouded valleys, carrying all the food and equipment you need without the burden of a heavy pack. Combining rich pining and convict history with the freedom of travelling at paddling pace, this is a truly majestic way to experience one of Tasmania's greatest wilderness journeys.

Experience the clear waters, long sandy beaches and granite peaks of Flinders Island. Touring Flinders Island on land offers a dramatic array of scenery – lush countryside, granite mountains, white beaches and secluded bays. But seeing this island from the water intensifies its magnificence. As you're skimming over the blue waters surrounding the island, it seems the mountains rise from the sea and stand as granite overlords to the paddocks, bush and coastline. The beaches are often bereft of humans with just the birds and wildlife and on the water the feeling is the same; just the birds above and the fishlife in the clear waters below. We love how laidback island life is and we can't wait to share some of the stunning coastal scenery and hidden gems. There's also an abundance of fresh, local food to enjoy and the chance to meet some of the interesting characters that make up the wonderful community on Flinders Island. And that includes the abundance of wildlife – wombats, wallabies, Cape Barren Geese to mention a few. With seats in kayaks limited to just eight guests, your Flinders Island experience will be personal and without doubt, one to remember.

Get up close and personal with the southern hemisphere's highest sea cliffs and resident Australian fur seals. This exhilarating adventure will have you kayaking along the coast of the Tasman National Park towards Cape Hauy, a star feature of Tasmania's newest world-class hike - the Three Capes Track. At sea level you'll truly appreciate the scale of Australia's highest sea cliffs, gazing up at 200-metre-high fluted rock formations, peering into natural sea caves, photographing the towering Candlestick, and searching for climbers on the Totem Pole - a sheer column famed amongst thrill-seeking rock climbers. Enjoy our gourmet Tasmanian lunch at a deserted cove, paddle over a semi-submerged shipwreck and marvel at the abundant marine wildlife that lives along this coast, including resident fur seals, soaring sea eagles, diving gannets, cliff-nesting cormorants, peregrine falcons, and if we're lucky - a pod of dolphins or a migrating whale.

Bayswater is a two bedroom, two baths apartment featuring its own ensuite bathroom with a toilet in each bedroom and a full kitchen equipped with a sink, cooking utensils, an air fryer, microwave, toaster, and kettle. The apartment is for the guests' exclusive use, with no shared facilities, ensuring complete privacy and comfort. Guests can enjoy easy self-check-in, free Wi-Fi, and one free parking directly in front of the building and plenty of on street parking on Sayer Crescent. The location is exceptionally quiet yet highly convenient, situated approximately 50 metres from a bus stop on Sandy Bay Road with frequent services to Hobart's CBD. This makes it an ideal choice for visitors who prefer not to hire a car. The property is close to many of Hobart's key attractions, including the CBD, Salamanca Market, Wrest Point Casino, and the River Derwent. It is also within walking distance of Short Beach at Marieville Esplanade and the Sandy Bay shopping precinct, where guests will find a variety of international restaurants, Coles and Woolworths supermarkets, Asian grocery stores, banks, a post office, and other essential amenities. The bright and quiet apartment is furnished with two comfortable double beds, providing a relaxing retreat in a superbly convenient location.

Bayswater is a fully self-contained private studio featuring its own ensuite bathroom with a toilet and a kitchen equipped with a sink, cooking utensils, an air fryer, microwave, toaster, and kettle. The studio is for the guest's exclusive use, with no shared facilities, ensuring complete privacy and comfort. Guests can enjoy easy self-check-in, free Wi-Fi, and free parking directly in front of the building. The location is exceptionally quiet yet highly convenient, situated approximately 50 metres from a bus stop on Sandy Bay Road with frequent services to Hobart's CBD. This makes it an ideal choice for visitors who prefer not to hire a car. The property is close to many of Hobart's key attractions, including the CBD, Salamanca Market, Wrest Point Casino, and the River Derwent. It is also within walking distance of Short Beach at Marieville Esplanade and the Sandy Bay shopping precinct, where guests will find a variety of international restaurants, Coles and Woolworths supermarkets, Asian grocery stores, banks, a post office, and other essential amenities. The bright and quiet studio is furnished with a comfortable queen bed, providing a relaxing retreat in a superbly convenient location.

Mayfair Plaza Motel provides unique accommodation set in a quiet oasis, in Hobart. Enjoy a browse along the Sandy Bay Road shops and afterwards enjoy a light snack or coffee at one of the many cafés or restaurants in the area. Travellers requiring the finest in accommodation enjoy a flexible mix of well-appointed 4 star spacious and superior quality rooms. All the rooms face into a quiet courtyard and have air-conditioning, heating, tea and coffee facilities, hairdryers, a mini bar, are non-smoking, have direct dial room phones and free cable television. The property offers laundry facilities, free off-street and undercover parking, and ramp access to all areas and there are a number of restaurants and cafés in the complex. Superb facilities, luxury features including leather furniture, dining setting, and spacious style living. All the amenities and furnishings have been specially selected for quality and comfort. Their focus is on guest comfort and satisfaction. Just minutes away from Wrest Point Casino and Convention Centre, Salamanca Market, historic Battery Point, Hobart's central business district and yacht clubs, the Mayfair Plaza is an ideal base from which to explore the exciting atmosphere of southern Tasmania.