The 15th Australian Wooden Boat Festival has launched its program of events along Hobart's waterfront this long weekend.
Premier and Minister for Tourism, Jeremy Rockliff, said the Australian Wooden Boat Festival was the largest celebration of wooden boats and maritime culture in the southern hemisphere.
"The Australian Wooden Boat Festival has been delighting boating enthusiasts and the public alike for 30 years now," Premier Rockliff said.
"The festival attracts visitors from mainland Australia and overseas, with more than 60,000 attendees across the four days, making it a great contributor to the Tasmanian economy.
"I encourage all Tasmanians to get down to the Hobart waterfront to experience the free events on offer and learn about our maritime heritage."
Minister for Sports and Events, Nick Duigan, said the Tasmanian Government has been a proud supporter of the Australian Wooden Boat Festival since it began in 1994.
"Our Government is investing $3.15 million to support the Australian Wooden Boat Festival to 2027," Minister Duigan said.
"This year, we have welcomed presenters and guests from countries including New Zealand, Japan, US West Coast, Tahiti and New Caledonia to enjoy and participate in the many events over the long weekend.
"Our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania's Future sets out our goal to achieve 1.6 million interstate visitors and 400,000 international visitors by 2030.
To achieve this, we are investing in events like the Australian Wooden Boat Festival which draw visitors from across Australia and overseas."
The 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival runs from 7–10 February at Hobart's waterfront.
Learn more about the program at awbf2025.org.au
