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.

From its humble beginnings in 1994, it has grown to become the most significant event of its kind in Australia.

Dates & Hours
Fri 7th Feb
8am - 4pm
Fri 7th Feb
10am - 10pm
Sat 8th Feb
8am - 4pm
Sat 8th Feb
10am - 10pm
Sun 9th Feb
8am - 4pm
More entry times are available, please check event website for details
Location
Hobart, Tasmania
Franklin Wharf
Hobart Tas 7000
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Prices and booking
This is a free event.
Contacts
office@awbf.org.au awbf.org.au

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