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Secret River Gem Hunting & Kayaking Tours
NORTH EAST TASMANIA : AUSTRALIA
Kayak and Gem Tours are separate
Gem Hunting Tours
One on one Tour $300
$ 175 p/adult for 2 or more people
$ 60 p/kiddie 17 & u
Tour approximately 4-5 hours (on location)
Meet at the Weldborough Pub 8am-9am
Kayak Tours
Tour approximately 4 hours
One on One Tour $300
$175 p/ad two or more people
$60 per kiddie/ 17 & u (Max 6 p)
Book by txt or email
Txt :0435 914 869
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Please try to book in advance as late notice contact may lead to disappointment :-(
Kayak Demonstration
Kayaks are PEDAL not paddle !
FAQ
What's the best way to contact you? Please text or email as I'm rarely able to answer my phone. Just leave your name, type of tour and preferred date and I will get back to you asap.
How many people can go? Kayaking (1 to 6) Gem tours (1 to 6)
How old? Toddlers to 120 years old
How long do tours go for ? 4 to 5 hours
Do I need balance /skills/experience? No, none at all :-)
Can I just hire a kayak? No! Sorry my licence does not allow hiring
What time does the kayak tour start? Depends on the weather forecast? But generally 7.30 am in summer, 8.30 am in Spring and Autumn and 10 am in winter.
What time does the Gem tour start? Meet between 8 am & 10 am, depending on the time of year/ weather forecast
Can I keep the gem stones I find? Yes! you can keep anything a everything you find :-)
Where do I meet you? I will send you a google maps link
Can i go if I have a disability? YES ! we will find a way!
How do I pay? You can pay cash or Electronic Funds Transfer.
Are you kayaks stable? Yes!!!! Very :-)
I have a bad knee/back ect, can I still go? Yes :-) Let me know if you are incapacitated in any way and i will try and fit in with you :-)
Do you have paddle kayaks ? No! Only pedal kayaks
What do I bring? Water and snacks (Lunch on gem tours)
What do I wear? Comfortable sun smart clothes suitable for the forecast on the day and comfortable shoes. I can provide gumboots/waders for the gem tour but bring your own gumboots or waders if you have them
Will I get wet? Kayak tour, No! unless you fall in. I've had 3 people fall in, in 4 years,,, Gem tour,,, yes,,, there is a good chance you will get wet,,, but a dry sock day is always my goal :-)
Can I bring my phone? Yes I provide a waterproof lunch box to put your phone in on the kayak tour, people usually put there phone in a sandwich bag for the gem tour, however phones have fallen in so there is a risk :-)
Can I bring my dog ? Yes ! Dogs are welcome.
Can I bring my horse? Only if it is really really small. (not really)
Are there toilets? Georges Bay has toilets however bush wee behind a tree in all other locations. (Lots of nice trees).
Do you combine kayak tours with gem tours? No, they are both independent and separate tours
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All Adventures Require No Previous Experience
George's Bay St Helens
Georges Bay is a world class kayaking and fishing destination. The view is diverse and beautiful, with great fishing all year round . 4 hour + tours available weather permitting
Best suited to smaller groups as the bay can be affected by strong sea breeze.
Enquiries or bookings email: mark.srtours@gmail.com
Mob/txt: 0435 914 869
Scamander River
Scamander River snakes its way inland, through a mix of steep eucalyptus covered hills and post card Tasmanian farmland. The spectacular scenery and the winding nature of this river is constantly inviting you to see what is around the next corner. Tour goes for 4 hours +. 2 hours up river and 2 hours back with a rest break on a "secret" Island in the middle.
Scamander River is a sheltered, family friendly, all weather location and only 20 minutes from St Helens. No experience necessary.
Enquiries or bookings email: mark.srtours@gmail.com
Mob/txt: 0435 914 869
Gem Hunting Tours
Secret River Gem Hunting Tours gives you the opportunity to explore North East Tasmania's tin mining history while hunting for precious gems in rugged rainforest covered mountains. The clear mountain streams and old tin mining tailings yield world class Sapphire, Topaz, Zircon, Spinel, Ruby Tin. and other crystalized minerals.
All equipment provided.
Suitable locations for all ages and abilities
Enquiries or bookings
email: mark.srtours@gmail.com
Mob/txt: 0435 914 869
Secret River Gem Hunting Tour
Travel to the location, Weldborough Pub car park approx 45hour travel from St Helens to the "secret" location and 20 min if your coming from Derby, 4 hours fossicking on site
Total tour 4 - 5 hours (including travel).
My vehicle can seat 4 passengers comfortably. Over 4 or more people can "tag along" in their own vehicle. 2wd are fine .
I provide all digging and prospecting equipment, gum boots, waders
Enquiries or bookings
email: mark.srtours@gmail.com
Mob/txt: 0435 914 869
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Gem Hunting options
Locations and Tours suitable for everyone
WADERS PROVIDED
​Enquiries or bookings email: mark.srtours@gmail.com
Mob/txt: 0435 914 869
What to Expect?
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Contact me via email phone or txt and make a booking
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I will contact you the week before the tour to confirm booking
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I will txt/email the details (where and when to meet, what to bring, what to wear, weather details ect) 2 days before the tour.
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Please dress in comfortable, sun smart clothing similar to bush walking that suits the weather forecast/time of year.
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In the colder months bring a spare set of clothes/socks.
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Please bring food/snacks/lunch of your choice and plenty of water.
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Pay either cash on the day or bank transfer a couple of days before.
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I will bring all equipment needed.
Enquiries or bookings email: mark.srtours@gmail.com
Mob/txt: 0435 914 869
Fishing
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The North East Coast of Tasmania is recognized as a world class sports fishing destination. Secret River Tours promotes and practices tournament style lure fishing with catch, photograph and release but if you really want to take a couple home for lunch I can take an esky and ice (HOWEVER , I LET ALL BREAM GO) Although monster bream are the favored species for most, other fish include big silver trevally, Flathead, Australian salmon, Whiting, Snapper,Tailor and Mackerel just to name a few. All fishing gear provided. (but your welcome to bring your own)
Enquiries or bookings
email: mark.srtours@gmail.com
Mob/txt: 0435 914 869
Hobie Luxury Kayaks
The Hobie Pro Angler is not your normal run of the mill kayak. They are the ultimate in user friendly kayaks. Comfort, simplicity and stability equals excellent safety and client satisfaction for all levels of experience. The Pro Angler is powered by the efficient push pedal system (not paddle) which allows you to be hands free and travel further with less effort.
I use PEDAL KAYAKS NOT PADDLE !
I have 5 single kayaks and a large double kayak (max 6 people)
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Scamander River
$300 per adult (ONE ON ONE TOUR)
$175 per adult for 2 or more adults.
$60 p/ child 17 & under (Max 6 people)
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Scamander River is a sheltered, family friendly, is suitable for beginners, 20 minutes from St Helens/ 5 min from Scamander
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Georges Bay St Helens
$300 per adult (0NE ON ONE TOUR)
$175 per adult for 2 or more adults.
$60 p/child 17 & under (Max 6 people)
Tour subject to favorable tide and weather conditions.
Gem Hunting Tours
$ 300 ONE ON ONE TOUR
$ 175 p/p 2 or more people
$ 60 p/ch 17 & u
Tour between 4 to 5 hours
Meet at Weldborough Pub 45 min from St Helens or 25 min from Derby
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Other Secrets of St Helens
Peron Dunes
The Beaches
The Tip Shop
Contact
Please book through email or txt. I'm usually too busy to answer my phone
0435 914 869
