Freycinet Peninsula Kayak Expedition

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Grade

Moderate

Duration

6 days

Type

Camping

Season

November to April

Cost

From AU $3600 PP

Region

Tasmania, Australia

Six days kayaking with incredible Scenery

The Freycinet Peninsula, located on Tasmania’s east coast, is one of Australia’s most iconic national parks. The scenery is spectacular, with clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches and secret coves, all framed by a craggy granite mountain range.

Some proposed highlights of the trip include paddling to Schouten Island, exploring the inaccessible eastern coastline and optional hikes for spectacular views. Join us on this amazing adventure as we paddle, hike and walk in one of Australia’s most scenic coastal environments.

Grade

Moderate

This trip is suitable for active paddlers with intermediate experience

Trip Grading

Dates

2026

17-23 Jan, 7-13 Feb, 7-13 Mar, 11-17 Apr, 21-27 Nov, 28 Nov-4 Dec.
2027

17 – Fri 22 Jan , 7 Feb – Fri 12 Feb , 21 Mar – Fri 26 Mar, 11 Apr – Fri 16 Apr , 7 Nov – Fri 12 Nov, 28 Nov – Fri 3 Dec , 19 Dec – Fri 24 Dec

Private departures on request (minimum 6 participants)

Cost

2025

From AU $2930.00 per person

2026

From AU $3200.00 per person

Prices are in Australian dollars and per person.

Includes

One night accommodation in Hobart on a twin share basis, all meals from breakfast on Day 2 to lunch on Day 7, five nights camping in single or twin share tents, park entry and camping fees, all kayaking and camping gear, return transfers between Hobart city and Freycinet National Park and professional guides.

Excludes

Flights to Hobart, single room supplement at the Hobart hotel, meals in Hobart (except breakfast on Day 2), travel insurance, items of a personal nature.

Trip costs are in Australian dollars.

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Day 1

Make your way to the group Hotel in Hobart .The trip briefing with your guide will be held in the hotel at 5.30pm. Overnight hotel.

Day 2

Transfer from the group hotel in Hobart to the Freycinet National Park. Kayak to Hazards Beach, a long beautiful beach that runs along Freycinet Peninsula’s west coast. We set up camp and enjoy our first night under the stars.

Day 3

After a hearty breakfast prepared by the guides, we break camp, pack the kayaks and paddle to Cooks Beach campsite. Optional hike to the summit of Mt Graham or Mt Freycinet.

Day 4

Paddle across the Schouten passage to Schouten Island. After landing, we take a break before either paddling around the outside of the island or, if winds forbid, swapping paddles for hiking shoes to summit the 400m Schouten Island Bare Hill.

Day 5

Weather permitting, we paddle the outside coast of the Freycinet Peninsula to Wineglass Bay, an opportunity to make a unique approach to an iconic and stunning location. Overnight Wineglass Bay.

Day 6

We set off early to paddle the northern section of the Freycinet Peninsula. We make a stop at Sleepy Bay before paddling to Friendly Beaches, our last campground for the trip.

Day 7

We have a relaxing morning planned with a paddle and walk along the Friendly Beaches coastline. We’ll be picked up after lunch and shuttled back to Hobart, with a drop off at your Hobart accommodation at around 5-6pm.