roaring40skayaking.com.au | [email protected] 0455 949 777 | PO Box 522, South Hobart TAS 7004 Explore the beautiful beaches, offshore islands and into secluded coves on your 7-day Flinders Island Adventure! 7-DAY FLINDERS ISLAND ADVENTURE Day One TRIP ESSENTIALS Roaring 40os Kayaking staff will meet you on the first day of your tour at Launceston Airport at 10am, or at Getting to Flinders Island Flinders Island Airport at 11.30am if you choose to When you book your Flinders Island Kayak Adventure book your own flights. After a light lunch we will jump you will have the option of purchasing return or one- in the kayaks for a relaxing afternoon paddle around way scenic charter flights between Launceston to Sawyers Bay before setting in to our accommodation Flinders Island as part of your package. These flights and enjoying some Flinders Island produce for dinner. will depart Launceston at 10.30am on the first day of your adventure and return at approximately 1pm on Meals and Food the final day. You will need to meet at Launceston All meals, snacks and drinks, including all cooking Airport at 10am on the first day of your tour. equipment and eating utensils, are provided from lunch on day 1 to breakfast on the last day. We can cater for Sharp Airlines also have flight options direct from most dietary requirements, (e.g. vegetarians, Melbourne (Essendon Airport) and up to three flights a lactose/gluten intolerant etc). If you have a dietary day from Launceston. If you would prefer to fly direct requirement please let us know when you book. from Melbourne, or you would like to choose different flights so you can extend your time on Flinders Island, A glass of Tasmanian wine or beer is provided with please contact Sharp Airlines direct on 1300 55 66 94 or dinner each evening. If you would like to purchase sharpairlines.com. additional alcohol there will be opportunity to stop at a local bottle shop during the trip. NOTE: Both the charter flights and Sharp Airlines have a 20kg baggage limit The final evening we will travel to Flinders Island Wharf for a dining experience celebrating beautiful island produce including world-class beef, lamb and seafood prepared by their incredible local and guest chefs. roaring40skayaking.com.au | [email protected] 0455 949 777 | PO Box 522, South Hobart TAS 7004 Accommodation Kayaking Equipment Accommodation is at Sawyers Bay Beach Shacks, with We pride ourselves on providing participants with high- absolute beach frontage it is the perfect location for a quality sea-kayaking equipment. In practical terms it kayaking adventure. There are two shacks, both with means that you will have a PFD that fits, a quality spray large open plan living areas and decks with expansive deck, a light paddle, good-quality paddle jacket and views across Bass Strait, Mount Strzelecki and the outer pants, pogies (paddling mitts) and a well-maintained islands. There are five bedrooms across the two shacks sea kayak. Of course, you are welcome to bring your with shared facilities in each shack. favourite paddling accessories, such as split paddle, PFD and paddling jacket, but please ensure they fit Singles may be required to share with another single of within your flight weight allowance. the same sex. A single supplement of 50% applies to secure a private single room. Power and phones Safety and Medications There will be power to charge mobiles and cameras at Sawyers Bay Shacks. Mobile coverage is patchy at Flinders Island has a resident doctor, pharmacy and Sawyers Bay Shacks and across Flinders but is available emergency services. These services are some distance depending on your carrier. We recommend turning from our accommodation so we recommend bringing phones off during your tour for your enjoyment and all medication you will require for your trip. that of others. If you are taking any medications please be sure to let your guide know. It is also important that you let us Biosecurity know if you have any pre-existing medical conditions or The greatest threat to Tasmania’s land plants is an injuries. Our supplies of non-prescription medications introduced plant disease called root rot (Phytophthora are limited. If this is a concern, feel free to bring your cinnamomi). Root rot is spread on the muddy boots o own. All Roaring 40 s Kayaking’s trip leaders hold sea and camping gear of visitors. Once root rot infects an kayaking and wilderness first aid qualifications. We area, it cannot be removed. Before you pack, please carry an extensive first aid kit, satellite phone, location CHECK, CLEAN AND DRY all clothing and equipment, beacon, marine radio, flare kits and towing equipment paying particular attention to boots and velcro on in case of emergencies. clothing. Weather Itinerary Flinders Island is generally mild (by Tasmanian Due to the variability of the weather (including those standards) as the sea has a moderating effect Roaring 40os winds), and the range of options available protecting the islands from extremes of temperature. to us on Flinders Island, we have no fixed schedule. Cooler than Melbourne in the summer and Whilst we do our best to fulfil the wishes and unexpectedly warmer than Melbourne in winter, they aspirations of our participants, our first priority is also have more sunny days than the Gold Coast! Expect participant safety. The number of days paddling, and average temperatures between February and April the number of hours in the kayaks on each of those from 12° to 22° degrees and at least one day of rain or days, is highly variable and dependent upon both th drizzle. Flinders is also situated on the 40 parallel with participants and conditions. We have over 15 different o the Roaring 40 s winds crossing the island. February to paddling locations available to us and our guides are April the winds are traditionally at their calmest, but experienced at optimising each day’s plan to make the there is always a possibility of windy days. On these most of prevailing conditions. days we will try to find protected paddling locations, or On a typical day we will aim to kayak for approximately offer walking options instead. 2-3 hours in the morning and 2-3 hours in the Swimming afternoon. Kayaking speed is relaxed (i.e. it is like going for a relaxed walk rather than a sprint). With the warmer weather on Flinders Island, swimming is definitely an option most days. Bring goggles or a There may also be days when kayaking is not possible mask and snorkel if you enjoy swimming. due to strong winds. Bring footwear and clothing suitable for walking on these days. roaring40skayaking.com.au | [email protected] 0455 949 777 | PO Box 522, South Hobart TAS 7004 Extending your stay on Flinders Island Cancellation Policy and Travel Insurance For information on accommodation, car hire and things The following cancellation policy applies: to do, we recommend the Visit Flinders Island website. • Bookings cancelled more than 60 days prior to Find them at http://www.visitflindersisland.com.au/. departure will be charged a fee of $400. COVID-19 Policy • Bookings cancelled between 60 to 30 days prior to departure will be charged 50% of the trip cost. To ensure your health and safety we have implemented • Bookings cancelled inside 30 days prior to departure a range of COVID-Safe measures and updated will be charged the full value of the booking. No cancellation policy. Read our COVID-19 Safe Policies on refund will apply. our website - https://roaring40skayaking.com.au/COVID-Policy Roaring 40°s Kayaking reserves the right to cancel any trip due to weather conditions, insufficient numbers or Deposit and Final Payments other circumstances outside of its control. In such a Deposit and payment conditions apply as follows: case, participants will be given a choice of: • For all bookings made more than 60 days prior to • Transferring payments towards another trip date; or the departure date, a deposit of $400 per person is • required to secure the booking. The balance is Receiving a full refund; or payable no less than 60 days prior to the departure • If insufficient numbers, payment of an additional fee date. to have the trip run as scheduled. • Bookings made 60 days or less prior to departure are required to make full payment to secure the Roaring 40°s Kayaking will not be responsible for booking. reimbursement of cost of flights, accommodation, hire • Payment can be made by direct deposit, cheque or car, meals or any other incidental costs which are or credit card (a credit card surcharge of 1% applies to may be incurred in relation to the cancelled trip. payments over $400 per person). Important: Roaring 40°s Kayaking strongly • Children: This kayaking expedition is not recommended for children under 18 unless they recommends purchasing travel insurance have experience kayaking (please contact us to that covers losses due to unforeseen events discuss suitability). No child discount applies. that result in cancelations. roaring40skayaking.com.au | [email protected] 0455 949 777 | PO Box 522, South Hobart TAS 7004 GEAR LIST Essential Clothing Essential Personal Items o Lightweight thermal long sleeve top for paddling o Water bottle / hydration system (minimum 1 litre o Lightweight thermal long johns for paddling capacity) o Lightweight fleece for paddling o Personal toiletries including soap/shampoo and any o Quick drying shorts medications you may need o Quick drying long trousers o Beach towel or pack towel o 2 or 3 lightweight quick drying t-shirts o Sunscreen and