Kayaking & Cruises
Some of Freycinet’s finest views are only revealed from the sea — paddle the sheltered bays around Coles Bay or cruise the peninsula past Wineglass Bay and the Hazards.
Kayaking & Cruises
Some of Freycinet’s finest views are only revealed from the sea. Paddle a sea kayak across the sheltered bays around Coles Bay, gliding beneath the pink-granite Hazards, or step aboard a Wineglass Bay cruise that rounds the peninsula to show the famous beach and coastline from the water. Either way you’ll see a different Freycinet — and share the bay with dolphins, seals and, in season, migrating whales.
Paddle or Cruise
Sea Kayaking
Glide the sheltered bays around Coles Bay beneath the Hazards — calm-water paddling.
Wineglass Bay Cruise
Round the peninsula from Coles Bay to see Wineglass Bay and the coast from the sea.
Dolphins & Whales
Watch for dolphins and seals year-round and migrating whales in season.
Toward Schouten Island
The coast runs south past the Hazards toward Schouten Island.
On-Water Tips
- Book cruises and guided kayaks ahead — they fill fast in summer
- Mornings are often the calmest for paddling
- Everything is weather-dependent — check current conditions
- Bring sun protection, a warm layer and a dry bag
- Want it arranged? See our Freycinet tours
On the Water — FAQ
What water activities are there in Freycinet?
The two classics are sea kayaking on the sheltered bays around Coles Bay and a Wineglass Bay cruise from Coles Bay that rounds the peninsula to see the famous beach and the Hazards from the water. Both reveal a coast you simply can’t reach on foot.
Is kayaking in Freycinet suitable for beginners?
The bays around Coles Bay are often calm and sheltered, which suits gentle paddling, but conditions depend on wind and weather. Guided paddles are the easiest way in — check current operators and book ahead, especially in summer.
What does a Wineglass Bay cruise show you?
A cruise rounds the Freycinet peninsula to reveal Wineglass Bay from the sea, the pink-granite Hazards and the coast toward Schouten Island, with good chances of spotting dolphins, seals and, in season, migrating whales. See our Wineglass Bay cruise.
When is the best time to get on the water?
Calmer, warmer months are generally best for paddling and cruising, and mornings are often the stillest. See the best time to visit, and always check current conditions and forecasts.
Can you help arrange it?
Yes — Cooee Tours can build the water into a wider Freycinet trip. Because everything is tailored, we quote per enquiry rather than list prices; see our Freycinet tours to start.
Freycinet, Planned Around You
Wineglass Bay and the Hazards, quiet white-sand beaches, oysters straight from the bay and coastal walks — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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