What's New
Royal Hobart Regatta - 6-8th Feb
The 2021 Royal Hobart Regatta will be the 183rd anniversary of the first regatta in 1838. It will feature three days of continuous activity on the River Derwent and the Queens Domain.
The 7HOFM Riverfire fireworks display will again be on Sunday night - Sunday will be "People's Day" - and will also include the Trans Derwent Swim, power boats, keelboat racing, twilight keelboat race and evening concert.
Saturday is Kids and Family day. It starts with the 4th annual 2 bridges kayak race follows – a challenging 15km race to the Bowen Bridge and return. There’s a great activity and entertainment program, Makebelieve”Mrs Bee & the Jazz Bugzz”” leading the way, performances from the Musical Theatre Crew and a full program of song, dance and kids’ entertainment, and water activities such as the greasy pole and kayak sprints.
Sunday is “People’s Day” starting with the Trans Derwent Swim, the spectacular Power Boats, keelboat racing for the prestigious Sir Thomas Lipton Cup, Regatta Ambassador, a full entertainment program followed by more keelboat racing close-up at 6pm with the twilight race starting directly in front of the Regatta Ground. Then launching into the evening’s concert program leading into the 7HOFM "Riverfire" fireworks. Sideshows and rides continue into the evening.
Monday starts with a great rowing program, culminating with the famous Denis Mounie Championship Eights. It will also feature a full program of come-and-try activities on the water around the Regatta foreshore, with sideshows and rides running all day, along with a sailpast of Hobart's wooden boat fleet.
For the full timetable with all the event click here
Buckland Mobile Tower Launch - 12th Feb
Telstra have expanded the mobile network in Buckland and have invited the local community to to attend the official Community Launch of the new Mobile Tower.
Telstra look forward to speaking with local and nearby residents and answer any questions they may have and hear how the network upgrade may benefit their lives.
Representatives from the Telstra Store will be there to answer questions and review your plan or upgrade your phone.
Refreshments will be available.
Festivale - 5-7th Feb
Festivale is Tasmania’s premium summer event, a three-day celebration designed to showcase Tasmanian food, beverages and entertainment.
Staged in Launceston’s iconic City Park each February, the ambience of this outdoor event is unique.
Festivale’s ability to present the best Tasmanian produce, beverages and entertainment in a historically and culturally significant outdoor location on the fringe of the city rates it as one of the best food and wine festivals in Australia.
Aus Wooden Boat Festival - 10 Apr
The AWBF is hosting a Maritime Trail to be held statewide, showcasing the rich maritime heritage and culture within Tasmania. You will be invited to explore hidden boatyards, tour marinas, take a sail on a tall ship, all to celebrate our maritime culture.
Click here to head to their website to keep updated. A restructured event to suit Covid-19 rules and regulations.
Several sites, ticketed event, limited numbers.
