Swap screens for sails and spend five unforgettable days aboard Tasmania's iconic tall ship, STV Lady Nelson. Explore Southern Tasmania's spectacular coastline while becoming part of the crew on a hands-on sailing adventure unlike anything you've experienced before.

Learn to steer the ship, handle sails, navigate coastal waters, assist with engineering tasks and help prepare meals in the galley. Climb the masts, take the helm and discover what it takes to keep a traditional tall ship moving. Along the way, keep an eye out for dolphins, seals, albatross and even migrating whales.

For the first four days, you'll rotate through real shipboard roles, building practical skills, confidence and teamwork. Then comes the ultimate challenge. Under the guidance of the professional crew, participants elect their own Master, Bosun, Engineer and Cook and work together to bring Lady Nelson safely home.

Wake to spectacular sunrises, fall asleep beneath star-filled skies and make lifelong mates while exploring some of Tasmania's most breathtaking coastal scenery.

Perfect for Duke of Edinburgh participants, Gold Residential Projects, or anyone looking for a genuine adventure.

This isn't a sightseeing cruise. It's a chance to step up, get involved and be part of the adventure.

The sea is calling. Are you in?

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2027
Beginners Spoon Carving Workshops
Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations in their small Cygnet studio.
30 Oct 2026 - 4 Nov 2026
The Reset Retreat: Bruny Island
Join Craig and Cath for six days of pure bliss on a yoga and walking retreat in the stunning surrounds of Bruny Island, Tasmania.
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Mar 2027
The World of Seashells
This exhibition celebrates the natural beauty of seashells and the enduring sense of wonder they inspire.
31 Jul 2026 - 26 Sep 2027
Becoming Modern: Mid-century Australian Art
This large-scale exhibition brings together paintings, sculpture and works on paper, highlighting figuration, abstraction, and foregrounding works by Tasmanian women artists.
31 Oct 2026 - 8 Nov 2026
Art Society’s Annual Exhibition
The Art Society's Annual Exhibition is held each year in the Long Gallery at Salamance Arts Centre, in the heart of Salamanca.
22 Oct 2026 - 7 Nov 2026
Jane Burton | Nightwood
Nightwood' sees Jane Burton draw on the title of Djuna Barnes' 1936 novel, echoing also its atmospheric temperament.
16 Oct 2026 - 7 Nov 2026
Nicole O’Loughlin | Nature/Nurture
Nicole explores her personal connection to the landscape as a caretaker of her home and studio, and of the living world that surrounds it.
27 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2027
Steak Night at Hobart Town Hotel
Your Tuesday pub classic at Hobart Town Hotel. Rump or Scotch Fillet with chips, salad and your choice of sauce.
28 Oct 2026 - 27 Oct 2027
Parmi & Trivia Night at Hobart Town Hotel
$24 chicken parmi available from 4pm. Golden, crisp and covered in that classic tomato and melted cheese combo.
4 Nov 2026 - 4 Nov 2026
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades
Gather your family and friends, fill the stands, and make some noise to welcome the Hurricanes home for the opening home match of the season.
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