Women's Tasmania Kayaking Adventure 11th November

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Women Want Adventure are heading to Tasmania!

To celebrate our trip launches in one of the best places in Australia, we have a perfect trip for adventurous ladies up for an introductory kayaking day on moving water! This is a superb day offering a mix of relaxing, gentle flowing river sections and finishes with some exciting grade 2 rapids. You can do it!

Come individually and make new friends or bring your friends along! All kayaking equipment, guide / instructor services, wetsuits if it is a cooler day, morning tea, lunch and transport from Hobart or New Norfolk are included. This is perfect for first timers to kayaking and an opportunity to learn new skills in a supportive and friendly environment.

DETAILS:

Meeting time: We will be offering 2 convenient pick up locations:

9.00am Hobart Information Centre; or

9:45am from Laskey s carpark in New Norfolk. From here we will go in the shuttle together to the launch location.

Catching the shuttle is required as we need a pick up point together when we finish down the river. Choose one of the above locations and we will meet you there in the morning and drop you back in the afternoon.

This 5 hour kayaking tour commences in Bushy Park with a safety demonstration and brief on paddle techniques. We begin flowing with the gentle river current allowing plenty of time to get comfortable in your craft. Heading downstream the River Derwent offers sweeping views of the iconic Wellington Range as we pass under historic railway bridges and perhaps even see a platypus, a sea eagle or some acrobatic trout before stopping for a fresh gourmet riverside lunch by a local waterfall (a fantastic opportunity for some wild river swimming!).

After lunch, the river builds in momentum and tranquillity gives way to adventure as we encounter the first rapid at Broken Bridge, a novice slalom course popular with the local clubs and community before meeting the biggest challenge, the natural roller-coaster of the Train Bridge which is sure to get the adrenaline running!

The day tour ends at the fittingly named jetty Paradise , where group photos are taken and light refreshments are offered before making our way back to New Norfolk and Hobart.

Inclusions as follows:

• Tuition given to level of tour.
• Courtesy Transport to Launch Site and Return -
• We will be supported by Professional Guidance with Australian Canoeing Qualified Guide and Leader: Liam Weaver
• All kayaking Equipment provided including PFDs, Wetsuit for cooler days, Paddling spray jacket. Solo sit-on top Hobie Kayaks. Super stable an no rolling techniques needed to operate.
• Morning Tea Brownie/refreshments.
• Lunch- delicious wrap of local world class Tassie produce

Meeting Point Hobart Information Centre at 9.00am (16-20 Davey St, Hobart) We will leave 9am sharp. Or Laskey s carpark in New Norfolk at 9:45am. There are toilets are located on Elizabeth Street at Franklin Square in Hobart and Banjos Bakery at High Street in New Norfolk.

Duration: 9am to 4pm (approximately)

What to bring:

• A warm jacket to put underneath a wet weather jacket (We can supply)
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Shoes that can get wet
• Drink bottle (2L). If you forget we will have extra bottles.
• Towel
• Swimmers
• Change of clothes to leave in the bus

Please Note: Minimum of 8 guests. We will provide individual kayaks. Guests do not need any kayaking experience just a sense of adventure and a smile! Participants will need to be able to swim. We do have a tandem kayak if requested but we recommend all ladies paddle their own. Please call our friendly Team on 0417 008 422 or Monique on 0403918346 for any further questions. We look forward to experiencing the Derwent River Rapid trip with you on our Women's Kayaking Adventure.

The Team at Women Want Adventure.

0403918346

www.womenwantadventure.com.au

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Yes. You must be over the age of 18 years to attend this trip.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact our friendly Team at womenwantadventure@outlook.com or call 0403918346. You may also call our lovely Tasmania Trip Director Fiona on 0417 008 422.

What do I need to wear in the kayak?

Warm tights are a good idea and an exercise top/thermals. We suggest you also wear a warm jacket but be prepared to take this off as you will warm up kayaking. Bring some dry clothing to change into after the day.

What if it's raining?

Women Want Adventure trips still go ahead in all types of weather unless it s heavy rain or very gusty winds. We encourage you to bring your own water proof jacket. Wetsuits and jackets will be provided if a cooler day.

What's the cancellation policy?

We hope you do not need to cancel your trip, however if cancellation takes place more than 60 days prior to your departure date, you will be refunded any amounts paid, less a 20% admin fee. If cancellation takes place between 60 and 30 days prior to your departure date, 50% of the tour price will be forfeited. If cancellation takes place less than 30 days prior to your departure date, 100% of the tour price will be forfeited. Transfers from one person to another will not be permitted.

In the unlikely event of adverse weather conditions, Women Want Adventure reserves the right to change, alter or cancel this trip in the interests of client safety. Women Want Adventure will happily refund monies paid in the event that Extreme Wind or Dangerous Conditions be present at or before the commencement of the Women's Kayaking Adventure. Women Want Adventure will notify you by text at between 6am - 6.30am on the morning of the activity in the event of cancellation. Please ensure mobile phones are on and accessible at this time to ensure messages are received.

Depending on abilities and weather we reserve the right to change itinerary.

* All prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). All prices shown are GST inclusive where applicable.