Overnight Tours – Self Catered
On these Weekend and Holiday Overnight Trips we like to explore further afield than our Kettering base. To make these trips more expedition style, as well as less expensive, we ask you to provide your own food, camping equipment and sometimes transport.
Non-member participants with their own sea kayak receive a discount of $20 per day (Note: Kayaks must meet our safety standards). If you really get the paddling bug then joining Roaring 40's frequent paddling club will save you even more!
LAGOON BAY ON THE FORESTER PENINSULA
| Date | November 3rd to 4th |
| Cost | $350, Member $125* |
Excitement and spectacular scenery guaranteed! We will set up our car-camping base on the “Bangor” estate at Lagoon Bay. This site offers immediate access to some of the Southeast's most spectacular sea cliffs and islands. Our paddling plans include: Vischer Island, the Tasman Monument and High Yellow Bluff. Do not miss this weekend if you are interested in exploring passageways and caves.
FRIENDLY BEACHES WEEKEND
| Date | December 1st to 2nd |
| Cost | $370, Member $135* |
Car camping at Friendly Beaches is the perfect base from which to explore this spectacular part of the East Coast. Subject to weather considerations the plan is to paddle south towards Cape Tourville and Bluestone Bay on Saturday and on Sunday paddle north to Bicheno. This is an exposed open water trip with surf landings; it is not suitable for beginner paddlers. We recommend participants signing up for this trip also sign up for our surf survival clinic on November 17th.
“MEMBERS ONLY” SOUTHWEST SPECIALS
| Dates | December 10th to 14th |
| Cost | $1895pp |
| Includes | Flights, food, kayaks and a Roaring 40's 2007/08 Membership |
We recognize that our “Wilderness on Water” expeditions to Port Davey are expensive. Since running these trips, we have racked our brains for a way to reward loyal members with a more affordable trip to our most spectacular paddling venue. This season we are offering a 5 day and a 3 day “Members Only” trips as part of our paddling schedule.
5 Day “Members Only” Port Davey Expedition
This Spring we are giving the opportunity for 6 past Roaring 40’s Members to join the pre-Christmas guide-training trip at a savings of $400. Plus, you also get this seasons Roaring 40’s Membership Free! For a total savings of $750.
LAKE PEDDER FOR NEW YEARS!
| Date | December 29th to January 2nd |
| Cost | $850, Member $300* |
Last New Years we escaped the crowds congregating on the East Coast and had a quiet time paddling at Lake St Clair. This worked out so well that this festive season we are keen to head inland again for our now annual Lake Pedder trip over New Years Eve. This trip is suitable for comfortable wilderness campers and paddlers capable of doing 10km without a break. Complete beginners paddlers are welcome if they don’t mind being teamed up in a double kayak. Hiring a Coach bus to provide return transport to the lake enables us to have a one-way trip down the entire length of the lake from the Serpentine Basin to Scotts Peak Dam.
INTENSIVE SEA KAYAKING SKILLS WEEKEND PACKAGE
| Date | January 19th -20th |
| Time | 7:45am Ferry on Saturday |
| Cost – Non-member | $580, $550 with own sea kayak |
| Cost – Member | $400 or $350 with own sea kayak |
| Location | Murrayfield, Bruny Island |
Immerse yourself into sea kayaking with this weekend course. Fast track your sea kayaking ability and knowledge over a single weekend. This intensive weekend is aimed at paddlers who have a bit of paddling time under their keels but have had little or no formal instruction. Please contact us for a detailed description of the course content and its suitability for you.
LAKE ST CLAIR AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND
| Date | January 26th to 28th |
| Cost | $500, Member $175* |
For a change we are heading inland for Australia Day this year. We’ve decided to maximize on scenic beauty, minimize on crowds (hopefully) and head to Ida Bay on the eastern shore of Lake St Clair for a two-night stay. Not overly ambitious as far as the paddling goes but we can make up for it by trying to climb Mt Ida and doing some early morning or late evening paddles to spot platypus! This is a great first overnight trip for beginners and one not to be missed by anyone keen on trout fishing.
RECHERCHE BAY REGATTA DAY LONG WEEKEND
| Date | February 9th to 11th |
| Cost | $500, Member $175* |
Exploring the shallows of Southport Lagoon has always been a desire of ours. But to be honest, the surf at the entrance has been a bit intimidating. Recently the Parks and Wildlife Service have provided better driving access, as well as, camping facilities, which has encouraged us to visit this remote location. We will set up a car-camp base at Southport Lagoon that will enable us to explore the Lagoon, Lune River and Southport Bay over this 3-day weekend. The exact itinerary will depend upon the weather and the swell conditions.
3 DAY “MEMBERS ONLY” BATHURST HARBOUR EXPLORATION
| Dates | March 1st to 3rd |
| Cost | $850pp |
| Includes | Flights & kayak hire |
Spend the Labor Day long weekend with us in the Southwest. We are offering the opportunity for 8 current Roaring 40’s members the chance to stay at our Forest Lagoon Standing camp for 2 nights while exploring this wonderful area. To keep costs low, we are asking everyone to provide their own food, while we provide the guides and kayaking equipment. Participants will be strictly limited to 15 kilograms of personal gear.
FREYCINET PENINSULAR FOR EASTER
| Date | March 21st to 25th |
| Cost | $695, Member $225* |
We start Day 1 from the Ranger Creek Car Park inside Freycinet National Park and head as far south as the weather will allow. The next few days itinerary will be dependant on the weather and the group's desires. Possibilities include paddling to Shouten Island, walking up Mt Freycinet or just enjoying the tropical East coast beaches. Whilst this trip is open to all levels of paddling experience, beginners may be required to paddle in a double.
LIME BAY WEEKEND
| Date | April 19th to 20th |
| Cost | $325, Member $100* |
Situated on the Northern shore of the Tasman Peninsula, Lime Bay has a lovely beach and campsite. This is a relatively short but sometimes exposed paddle from either Dunalley or Primrose Sands this is a great overnight trip for beginners looking for a modest challenge.
Deposit
A $25 non refundable deposit is required at the time of your booking to confirm your place.
*Member prices excludes kayak rental, unless stated otherwise.
**Members Only
