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Press Release
SEA KAYAKS TO MAKE A SPLASH ON RIVER DERWENT
Tuesday 11 December 2007
Sea kayaks are the latest tourism venture on the River Derwent that will offer locals and tourists a leisurely tour of the Hobart docks.
The Minister for Tourism, Arts and the Environment, Paula Wriedt, today launched “The Hobart Paddle” operating from Sandy Bay to the Hobart waterfront.
“The Hobart Paddle is a sea kayaking tour of the River Derwent and a chance to get amongst the activity on the water,” Ms Wriedt said.
“It is part of the tourism experience visitors to the State have been demanding for some time – the chance to be active and be a part of their surroundings.”
Ms Wriedt said the new tour adds to the diverse range of options that are available for visitors to experience the River Derwent.
The Hobart Paddle is the latest venture by Simon and Alison Stubbs – the founders of The Freycinet Adventure on the State’s east coast.
For the past decade, Freycinet Adventures has operated sea kayaking tours out of the Freycinet National Park.
“This latest operation is another Tasmanian owned and operated venture offering a different perspective on a well-known landmark,” Ms Wriedt said.
“Sea kayaks sit low in the water and the trip from Sandy Bay into the docks provides a snapshot of the scenery and activity that helped shape the city.
“It’s an opportunity to take a slow trip under historic piers and into various nooks and crannies on the river bank – all depending on the tide and conditions on each day.”
Experienced kayakers will navigate paddlers into the docks and comment about the city’s history, development and growth.
“Recent studies have identified what drives people to take a holiday and that includes having fun, experiencing something different from everyday life and resting, relaxing and rejuvenating,” Ms Wriedt said.
“Tasmania has many attributes that help to set us apart from our competitors.
“These include our status as a contemporary island community with a rich living history, our location on the edge of the Great Southern Ocean, our cool climate wine and food, and our celebrated seasonal differences."
Ms Wriedt said Simon and Alison Stubbs have long been advocates
for tourism in Tasmania and Alison is currently a board member
of Tourism Tasmania.
For further information contact Tourism Tasmania's
Communications Unit
(03) 6230 8244
email mediainfo@tourism.tas.gov.au