Tasmania Summer Water Activities Guide Part 1
Surrounded by the blue ocean, Tasmania is not only home to a rich marine culture, but also a paradise for water sports enthusiasts.
Tasmanians are well aware of the charm of water. They celebrate their love for the ocean with the annual traditional sailing event, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, and enjoy the gifts of the ocean in their daily lives with the world's best seafood. Summer is undoubtedly the best time to experience all of this.
Whether you're a kayaking adventurer, rafting warrior, diving expert, surfing pro, or a beginner looking to challenge yourself, you'll find your own fun and passion on this island.
01 Kayaking
Tasmanians' love for water can be seen in their daily lives. They often wear a pair of Blundstone sneakers, a black down jacket in winter, and drive a Subaru with a kayak tied to the roof. Boating is a way of life here. You can take a Roaring 40s Kayaking kayak to Hobart Wharf, enjoy a traditional fish and chips meal on the river, or join Tassie Bound Adventure Tours to paddle with platypuses on the River Derwent.
If you want to experience Tasmania's unique natural beauty and strong adventure atmosphere, you can also join Southern Sea Ventures' kayaking tour, paddling under the towering sea cliffs of the Turrakana/Tasman Peninsula, or follow Freycinet Adventures to paddle gracefully in Honeymoon Bay and enjoy the unique natural scenery and ecological charm of Freycinet National Park.
02 Rafting
The famous American adventure magazine Outside once named Tasmania's famous Franklin River as the best rafting river in the world. Traveling along this 100 km river, which takes 7 to 11 days, you will be able to explore the World Heritage Wilderness Area, glide leisurely through tranquil gorges, and experience the thrill of rafting on rapids. Join Franklin River Rafting, Water by Nature, or Tasmanian Expeditions for a whitewater adventure and a physical and mental cleansing. If you just want to experience a short rafting trip, King River Rafting is a great option, taking you deep into the canyons of the west coast, surrounded by rainforests and precious Huon pines, to experience the mystery and grandeur of nature.
03 Snorkeling and Diving
Tasmania's clear waters provide an excellent place for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts to explore. In the warm summer sun, you can put on a snorkel and mask and head to the sandstone reefs of Tinderbox, south of Hobart, or the waters near Maria Island National Park to see the marine life up close.
For beginners, Tasmania also has relatively friendly surfing spots. Near Hobart, Clifton Beach offers steady left and right waves, allowing you to slowly adapt and enjoy the fun of the waves, while Park Beach is a great choice for family vacations. Bicheno on Tasmania's east coast also has a strong surfing atmosphere, with the 1 km long Redbill Beach being a great surfing experience, while Marrawah offers long-distance surfing in the westerly waves. Tasmania's highest drop surfing spot is probably Martha Lavinia Beach on the remote King Island, whose waves have been named one of the world's top ten waves by Surfing Life magazine.
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