Located between 40°S and 43°30’S, Tasmania is a temperate paradise for sailors. It is however not without its wild side - our West Coast and Southern Ocean offers some of the most challenging water on earth.
The capital city, Hobart, sits on the banks of the broad, deep Derwent River. Your berth at central docks will be two minutes’ walk from Customs and Immigration and only a short stroll from pubs, restaurants, nightspots, internet cafes and providores.
The usual route between Tasmania and mainland Australia is along the east coast, where you will find protected anchorages in small coastal towns and lay-overs.
From Hobart, you sail first past 300-metre (1,000-foot) cliffs that are part of the Tasman Peninsula rounding the Cape before extravagantly scenic waters off Maria Island, Freycinet, and northward past Bicheno and Binalong Bay. Bass Strait offers often tricky conditions plus the reward of Flinders Island. It is ultimate coastal cruising.
The alternative route around the west coast is rugged and heavily dependent on westerlies. High winds and seas often make for ‘adventurous’ conditions. Port Davey in the south-west is wild, remote and beautiful. It’s your opportunity to explore an untouched almost Gondwanan landscape.
Bass Strait is recognised by sailors worldwide as one of the toughest stretches of water on the planet, because of shallow depths and strong westerly winds causing high, confused, steep seas. Marine and Safety Tasmania has up-to-date notices for sailers.
Inland lakes offer superb angling for wild brown and rainbow trout - popular sites are well equipped with boat ramps for easy access.
Please be aware that Tasmania’s island status helps protect us from many introduced pest species - your boat and all gear should be carefully cleaned before you leave home, and before you move on to a new location.
Yachting Holdiays Tasmania is located in Hobart,Tasmania and specialise in bareboat (sail yourself) yacht charters.
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