Kayaker paddling on calm river past waterfront village and hills

Explore the Tamar River in Pedal-Powered Hobie Kayaks

Guided, photo-friendly kayak tours from Launceston, Tasmania — easy to learn and family-friendly.

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Two guided Hobie kayak experiences on Launceston's scenic Tamar River.

Tamar River Hobie Kayak Tour with Launceston Kayak Tours

Pedal through the scenic Tamar River on a 90-minute Hobie kayak tour with Launceston Kayak Tours. Capture views of historic seaports and dramatic dolerite cliffs on this family-friendly adventure.

Tamar River Hobie Kayak Tour with Launceston Kayak Tours

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Launceston, Tasmania

Launceston

Hobie Kayak Tour on Launceston's Tamar River & Cataract Gorge

Pedal a Hobie kayak down the Tamar and into the cliff-carved Cataract Gorge on this 90‑minute guided tour from Launceston’s seaport. It’s an easy, photo-friendly paddle that blends urban river history with unexpected stretches of wild, vertical rock.

Hobie Kayak Tour on Launceston's Tamar River & Cataract Gorge

About Launceston Kayak Tours

Launceston Kayak Tours operates guided kayak experiences on the Tamar River in Launceston, Tasmania. The business specializes in Hobie pedal-powered kayaks and offers guided tours that showcase the waterfront, historic sites, and natural scenery along the river.

Tours include the Tamar River Hobie Kayak Tour, a 90-minute guided experience that passes the Old Launceston Seaport and prominent dolerite cliffs, and a short guided waterfront tour using MirageDrive foot-powered Hobie kayaks. Both trips are guided and designed to let participants focus on steering, photography, and enjoying the river while the MirageDrive pedal system powers forward motion. Launceston Kayak Tours caters to families and visitors seeking accessible, low-impact paddling on calm river water. Guides lead each excursion, point out notable landmarks, and manage equipment setup with pedal kayaks that free hands for cameras and navigation. The operation is based in Launceston, Tasmania, choosing the Tamar River for its combination of cultural sites and scenic landscapes. Safety briefings, life jackets, and basic instruction are standard practice for guided outings, ensuring participants of varying experience levels can join. Reservations are available for specific tour times, and trip lengths vary by offering; the Tamar River Hobie Kayak Tour runs for ninety minutes. The guided waterfront tour uses MirageDrive foot-powered flippers that let legs do the hard work while hands are free to steer and take photos. Launceston Kayak Tours emphasizes an easy-to-learn, photo-friendly approach to river exploration, combining the novelty of pedal-powered kayaks with guided commentary and a family-friendly pace.

Launceston Kayak Tours — Guided Hobie Kayak Experiences on the Tamar River

Launceston Kayak Tours offers guided Hobie kayak tours on the Tamar River in Launceston, Tasmania. These guided kayak experiences highlight the unique advantages of Hobie pedal-powered kayaks and the MirageDrive foot-powered system, allowing participants to use their legs to power forward while keeping hands free for steering and photography.

Why choose a Hobie pedal kayak on the Tamar River?

Hands-free photography: The pedal system lets paddlers steer with their hands while pedaling with their legs, ideal for capturing the Old Launceston Seaport and dolerite cliffs.
Accessible touring: Pedal-powered kayaks reduce upper-body strain, making tours suitable for families and a wide range of fitness levels.
Stable platform: Hobie kayaks provide a stable ride on calm river waters like the Tamar River, improving comfort for first-time kayakers.

Featured tours

Tamar River Hobie Kayak Tour (90 minutes) — A guided, 90-minute kayak tour that travels along the Tamar River past the Old Launceston Seaport and scenic dolerite cliffs. This tour focuses on comfortable exploration and photography.
Guided waterfront tour on foot-powered Hobie kayaks — A short guided tour of Launceston’s scenic waterfront using MirageDrive foot-powered flippers. The MirageDrive system lets legs do the work while hands stay free to steer and take photos.

What to expect on a guided tour

Pre-tour briefing and basic instruction on using Hobie pedal systems.
Guided commentary highlighting waterfront features and historic sites.
Photo-friendly pacing that allows stops for landscapes and seaport views.
Life jacket provision and safety guidance appropriate for river conditions.

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Planning a visit

Launceston Kayak Tours operates from Launceston, Tasmania and uses the Tamar River for guided kayaking. The Tamar River Hobie Kayak Tour runs for ninety minutes and offers a mix of cultural and scenic river views. The shorter guided waterfront tour highlights the MirageDrive pedal system and the ease of hands-free photo opportunities.

Final notes

For travelers searching for a relaxed, guided kayaking option in Launceston, Hobie pedal kayaks on the Tamar River deliver an accessible and photo-friendly experience. The combination of guided commentary, MirageDrive pedal propulsion, and riverside scenery makes these tours a clear choice for families and visitors seeking calm-water exploration in Launceston, Tasmania.

Book a Guided Hobie Kayak Tour in Launceston

Choose a 90-minute Tamar River Hobie Kayak Tour or a short MirageDrive waterfront tour — pedal, steer, and capture Launceston’s riverside scenery.