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Australian Wooden Boat Festival

Held across Hobart’s vibrant and bustling waterfront, the four-day festival brings together the largest and most beautiful collection of wooden boats in the southern hemisphere.

5 February 2027

| Hobart, Tasmania

Parade of Sail
Wandering through the beautiful boats
Parade of Sail
The Quick & Dirty Boat Building Challenge & Race
Derwent Worlds Rally
Roving sea shanty choir
Tall ship tours
Hobart, Tasmania
Franklin Wharf, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000

AWBF 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 400+ 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.

Hobart, Tasmania
Franklin Wharf, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000
Listing Updated: 12 February 2026

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