Hobart Cityscape Holiday Apartments

01/11/2026

It's here! Your first look at the 2027 AWBF Program!

From 5–8 February 2027, Hobart's waterfront will come alive with wooden boats, maritime traditions, craftsmanship, music, stories and hands-on experiences as we celebrate our 2027 theme, Working Boats.

Our newly released Preview Program offers a first look at what's in store, from magnificent vessels and traditional boatbuilding demonstrations to fascinating talks, live performances, film, family activities and experiences on the water.

And if you're in Tasmania, pick up a copy of today's Mercury newspaper to find your very own printed Festival program!

There's plenty to explore, and more to come!

Discover our brand-new Festival website, browse activities by date and interest, explore the digital Preview Program and book your place at ticketed events.

The full activity schedule and boat directory will be available in late January 2027 as we finalise preparations.

Explore the program and start planning your Festival visit: https://awbf2027.org.au

30/10/2026

22/10/2026

Updated
We have now finished our time at The beautiful Historical Shot Tower in Taroona. After 9 long years of working 7 days a week, our family is going to have a little rest and move our Devonshire Teas to a new location nearby (less hours and steps, lol).
The Shot Tower was the tallest building in Australia for almost 100 years, is the last shot tower left in the Southern Hemisphere that you can climb and we have no idea how long it will remain closed after we leave on Friday 23rd, but I'm sure Parks will find a new tenant who will hopefully love it like we did.
Hope you made it before we closed to climb or even just to visit the museum, for your first or last trip to the beautiful circular sandstone tower, built in 1870.
Our family has ensured a lot of loss and illness this year and it's time for us to try to heal and rest before we start again (RIP my dear Mum, our little dog Ravi and my dear friend Tony).
We'll keep you updated here, but we will be back and look forward to seeing all of the lovely people we've met over the years at The Shot Tower.
Thankyou so much
Jules, Paul and Jorj x

20/10/2026

Bruny Island Summer Ferry Timetable, valid from 28 September 2026.

03/10/2026

Tall Ship & Traditional Vessel Sailings for AWBF 2027 ⛵

Bookings are available for a growing line-up of Tall Ship and traditional vessel sails, cruises and special AWBF 2027 experiences, with more operators now adding their schedules.

From the Parade of Sail and Ketch Review to fireworks cruises and Derwent River sails, there are plenty of ways to experience the Festival from the water.

⚓ One and All | Adelaide
View sailings & book: https://oneandallship.com.au/events/

⚓ Soren Larsen | Sydney
View sailings & book: https://sydneytallships.com.au/cruise/ocean-sailing-2027/

⚓ Enterprize | Melbourne
View sailings & book: https://www.enterprize.org.au/awbf/

⚓ Windeward Bound | Hobart
View sailings & book: https://www.windewardbound.com.au/awbf-2027

⚓ Lady Nelson | Hobart
View sailings & book: https://www.ladynelson.org.au/get-board/australian-wooden-boat-festival-2027

⚓ Julie Burgess | Devonport
View sailings & book: https://julieburgess.org/australian-wooden-boat-festival-2027/

⚓ La Drone | Huon River
View sailings & book: https://huonrivercruises.com.au/awbf-2027

⚓ James Craig | Sydney
Parade of Sail: https://events.humanitix.com/james-craig-parade-of-sail-hobart-2027
Fireworks Cruise: https://events.humanitix.com/fireworks-cruise-hobart-2027-james-craig
Ketch Review: https://events.humanitix.com/ketch-review-hobart-2027-james-craig
Admiral’s Sail: https://events.humanitix.com/admiral-s-sail-hobart-2027-james-craig

More sailings and experiences will be added as operators confirm their 2027 schedules. For more information and bookings, please contact the vessel operator directly. Bookings are not managed by AWBF.

AWBF 2027 | 5–8 February | Hobart waterfront
Photo: Mark Chew Photography

Tall Ship James Craig Friends of the One And All Sailing Ship Inc Soren Larsen ENTERPRIZE - Melbourne's Tall Ship STV Windeward Bound The Lady Nelson The Julie Burgess - Tall Ship Experiences Huon River Cruises

25/09/2026

✨ FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE HOBART TWILIGHT MARKET! ✨
We’re back at Brooke Street Pier TODAY from 4:30pm! 🌅
Kick off your weekend with an evening on Hobart’s beautiful waterfront. Enjoy delicious street food, local wines, handmade treasures and a fantastic selection of Tasmanian makers and producers. 🍷🍔🛍️
Bring your friends, family and four-legged companions for a fabulous Friday evening while supporting local! 🐾❤️
📍 Brooke Street Pier, Hobart
📅 TODAY – Friday 25 September
⏰ 4:30pm – 9:00pm
🤝 Proudly supported by TasPorts
See you on the waterfront! 🌊

18/09/2026

18/09/2026

Spring has sprung! Have you taken advantage of our Spring Sale prices yet?!

Tickets are only $15 this September for Angelika Rewards members!

Not a member? Sign up free today at www.statecinema.com.au!

Hurry! Limited time only.

Conditions and Online Booking fee apply.