Australian Wooden Boat Festival Returns

Australian Wooden Boat Festival Returns - 2025 feb 7th-10th

Returns Feb 7th to the 10th 2025

Australian Wooden Boat Festival is Tasmania’s largest free event and the largest celebration of wooden boats and maritime culture in the Southern Hemisphere. Founded in 1994, the four-day festival is held biennially in Hobart, spanning the entire waterfront and feeding into the city beyond.Hobart's historic port bursts to life with a vibrant atmosphere, offering a curated blend of experiences. The festival features a stunning collection of wooden vessels, from historic tall ships and classic yachts to traditional fishing boats. Visitors can enjoy the grandeur of the opening Parade of Sail, and the closing Admiral’s Sail, along with on-water displays, boat cruises and tours, symposium talks, workshops, cooking demos, exhibitions, theatre, film, live music at the festival tavern, delicious Tasmanian food and drink, and a dedicated kids' maritime precinct with shaded areas and plenty of activities.

Full Details of activities at AWBF

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Fish & Chips in Huonville

Tangaroa Kai -Strictly Seafood - I have had fish and chips a few times from these lovey ladies, they park just down from the Globe Hotel on the Esplanade in Huonville. They have fresh fish from Dover Wharf. They are only there until 7:00pm and only on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays. They have a web page Strictly Seafood . Keep an eye out if you want some really nice fish and chips. Makes a nice meal to take back to your accommodation at Riverfront Estate .

Why Is the Huon River such a great spot to fish

That's easy, the Huon River. This is a spring afternoon on the banks of the Huon River. This shot shows why its such a great river to fish in the summer This afternoon the white bait, a small bait fish were running up and down the river banks. This could mean its likely to be a great trout season with this sort of early movements of bait fish. So if you are looking for some accommodation in the Huon Valley as a base for you fishing holiday in consider booking Riverfront Estate over the Xmas or New Year period.

The Block Steakhouse

The block steakhouse has opened in the old Huon Manor restaurant. The block steakhouse is located on the corner of Short St and Huon Highway, directly opposite the Grand Hotel. Finally we are getting some exciting food choices coming back to the valley. The focus is on Tasmanian Produce. So if you are looking for an exciting new food venue have a look at The Block Steakhouse. Your accommodation needs at Riverfront Estate are less that 100m up Short St, so within easy walking distance. Try some of the cocktails and wines and then walk back to your accommodation.

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