East Coast Tasmania Paddling Getaway 

Hi paddlers,

We'd like to invite you on a Paddling Getaway to Tasmania's East Coast this November! We couldn't think of a better time of year, or a better location, to take you on a surfski paddling adventure in Tasmania. In between spring and summer, Tasmania's East Coast is at its best. Calm mornings and afternoon sea breezes are increasingly common, swell patterns are moderate, the Eastern Australian Current is pushing further south bringing warmer waters and migrating whales, and the surrounding countryside is green with new spring growth. With a backdrop of pure white beaches and granite headlands tinged orange with lichen, this is a special place to paddle!

This is one of our most popular Tasmanian-based Getaways, offering participants a unique mix of surfski adventures, spectacular coastlines, coaching & mentoring, relaxation, friendship, food and wine. Ranging between the Chain of Lagoons and the Freycinet Peninsula, we've extended the 2019 edition of this Getaway by an extra day to fully explore the area.

All transport, main meals and accommodation will be provided during our East Coast Tasmania Paddling Getaway, and we welcome both local and visiting paddlers for this trip. This Getaway would suit early-stage and intermediate paddlers wanting to venture into new areas, or anyone building up to one of our interstate Getaways in December, January and February. 

Please read on for more information...

Itinerary

We've planned our East Coast Tasmania Getaway to make the logistics as easy as possible for you. Simply arrive in Hobart ready for our first day on Friday 8th November, and we'll do the rest! You'll be back from the East Coast in the early evening of Monday 11th November.

Thursday 7th November 

Visiting paddlers - fly to HBA with Qantas, Virgin, TigerAir or JetStar and spend a night in Hobart (we'll transfer you from the airport to your accommodation)

Day 1 - Friday 8th November

7.20am to 9.45am Visiting paddlers - flight options MEL to HBA or SYD to HBA with Qantas, Virgin or JetStar (we'll transfer you from the airport)
12.00noon Local & visiting paddlers - meet at NLK headquarters in Leslie Vale near Hobart (supervised car parking available all weekend)
12.30pm - Depart for East Coast
Mid afternoon - Local winery stop
Late afternoon - Arrive at our accommodation, unpack, settle in & light paddle to finish the day
Evening - Dinner 



Day 2 - Saturday 9th November

Morning - Breakfast & run through plan for the day
Mid morning to early afternoon - Barway or point break surfing skills session & lunch
Mid afternoon - Downwind paddle & afternoon tea on the beach
Evening - Relax & dinner

Day 3 - Sunday 10th November

Morning - Breakfast & run through plan for the day
Mid morning to early afternoon - Barway or point break surfing skills session & lunch
Mid afternoon - Downwind paddle & afternoon tea on the beach
Evening - Relax & dinner



Day 4 - Monday 11th November 
 
Morning - Breakfast & run through plan for the day, pack up & leave our accommodation
Mid morning to early afternoon - Downwind paddle & lunch
Mid afternoon - Travel back to NLK headquarters, visiting paddlers can spend a night in Hobart (we'll transfer you to your accommodation)

Tuesday 12th November

from 6.00am Visiting paddlers - flight options from HBA with Qantas, Virgin, JetStar or TigerAir (we'll transfer you to the airport)

(Our itinerary is offered as a guide, ultimately the weather, paddling conditions and group composition will determine our activities)

Trip cost  

Our East Coast Tasmania Paddling Getaway is $940 per participant.
Ski hire for the duration of the Getaway is available for an additional $50.

Reservations

To reserve a place at our East Coast Tasmania Paddling Getaway, please make a deposit payment through our website or transfer $500 to Next Level Kayaking Pty Ltd (BSB 067000, Account 10749047, Commonwealth Bank - please use your name and "20 Beaches" in the transaction description if possible). Please note this deposit payment is non-refundable. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance (either separately or alongside Getaway flight bookings) to safeguard against any unforeseen circumstances. Please see our Paddling Getaway Terms & Conditions for more information. 

At the time of your deposit payment we'll be in touch to welcome you on board, and provide some additional Getaway information including a waiver form, mandatory equipment list, and a medical & food allergy form. 
 

Group size  

Our East Coast Tasmania Paddling Getaway is limited to 8 participants. 

More information 

Please get in touch as above if you have any queries or would like additional information :-) We're really looking forward to our East Coast Tasmania Paddling Getaway...and hope you can join us!

All the best,

Ben Maynard & Roz Barber 
Next Level Kayaking