Devonport to Hobart and Return

The Julie Burgess will be travelling to Hobart leaving from its berth in the Mersey River, Devonport at 06:00 hours on 30 January, arriving in Hobart on Thursday 4 February, to join in the festivities. We will be returning to Devonport immediately following completion of the Festival on Monday 8 February and, subject to weather, plan return to Devonport by Saturday 13 February.

If you wish to join us and be part of the festivities, read on!

Sail Plan – Transit to Hobart and Return

The attached sail plan is to provide information to prospective passengers and crew members in respect to the requirements and expectations of all participating persons for the voyage from Devonport to Hobart and the return voyage from Hobart.

It is indicative of the proposed itinerary, based on an assumed departure on Saturday 30 January, and may be subject to change due to weather or sea conditions at the time of sailing and during the voyage. The sail plan takes into consideration known factors such as the state of the tidal flow through Banks Straight, the requirement for rest periods, conditions South of Cape Hoy and the need to be moored at the Dock in Hobart by the afternoon on Thursday, 4th February 2027.

The plan does not overrule any maritime regulation in respect to the safe operation of the ship. It may also be varied prior to departure should circumstances at the proposed time of departure warrant.

Due to the nature of the voyage, a watch system will be implemented 30 minutes after the vessel departs its berth. Suitably qualified passengers may elect to participate in a watch and assist in managing the vessel during the journey.

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Cost: $2,750 each way all inclusive; payable as a non-refundable deposit of $550 on acceptance of your booking and the balance by 17 January 2023 for Devonport to Hobart and 24 January for Hobart to Devonport.

If this appeals, please BOOK NOW as places are limited.

PLEASE NOTE – A SEPARATE MEDICAL DECLARATION (CLICK HERE) MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BOOKING APPLICATION.

Wooden Boat Festival Activities

Parade of Sail | Fri Feb 5

Cost: $195.00AUD per person
Duration: 3.5 hours
Departs: Hobart Dock @ 09:30
Disembark: Approx. 13:30 hours

Do you enjoy:

  • Wooden boats?
  • The idea of sailing on Tasmania’s only original Tall Ship?
  • The beauty of the magnificent Derwent Estuary?

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If you answered yes then come and join the Julie Burgess for the 2027 Australian Wooden Boat Festival Parade of Sail. This year the Festival organisers have introduced a new format for this spectacular event.

All aboard by 9:30 as we will be leaving our berth at the Hobart Dock at 10:00 am. We will then take a leisurely cruise down river towards the Iron Pot, at the river’s mouth, where we will be joining other vessels gathering to participate in this sailing spectacular. Once other all participating vessels are assembled we will proceed in company up the River Derwent towards the Hobart Dock. We anticipate that we will arrive back at the vessel’s berth at approximately 13:30 hours.

To make your time aboard more enjoyable, light refreshments will be served as we proceed towards our destination.
If this sounds like your idea of a great day out and a means of celebrating

Tasmania’s wooden boat heritage BOOK NOW as places are limited.

Derwent River Sail 1 | Sat Feb 6

Cost: $80.00AUD per person
Duration: 90 minutes
Boarding: Hobart Docks @ 10:15
Disembark: 12:00 noon

Departing at 11:00 hours a great opportunity to see the historic Derwent Class yachts in action while also enjoying views of Hobart from the picturesque Derwent River sailing aboard the fully restored historic ketch the Julie Burgess.

BOOK NOW to secure your ticket as places are limited.

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Derwent River Sail 2 | Sat Feb 6

Cost: $80.00AUD per person
Duration: 90 minutes
Boarding: Hobart Docks @ 12:45
Disembark: 14:30

Departing at 13:00 hours enjoy the views of Hobart from the picturesque Derwent River sailing aboard the fully restored historic ketch the Julie Burgess. Returning to our berth in time for the Lady Nelson Safety Demonstration conducted in conjunction with Tasmania Police.

BOOK NOW to secure your ticket as places are limited.
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Ketch Review | Sun Feb 7

Cost: $195.00AUD per person
Boarding: Hobart Docks @ 13:30
Boarding: 16:00 approx.

This is a historic sailing review between friendly rival ketches. Once an essential part of Tasmania’s maritime culture. Enjoy this popular spectacle from the water aboard an original Tasmanian tall ship. Upon your return to the dock

To secure your place for this popular event BOOK NOW as places are limited.

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Fireworks Display | Sun Feb 7

Cost: $195.00 per person
Boarding: Hobart Docks @ 19:30
Disembark: 22:00 approx.

Enjoy the Festival’s fireworks spectacular from the deck of the
historic Julie Burgess, viewed against the backdrop of Kunyani/Mt Wellington, while relishing a selection of light refreshments.

To secure your place for this popular event BOOK NOW as placed are limited.

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Admiral’s Sail Past | Mon Feb 8

Cost: $135.00 per person
Boarding: Hobart Docks @ 13:30
Disembark: 15:30 approx.

Join the crew of the historic Julie Burgess for this the final event of the Festival as participating vessels make their final parade in review. Boats depart Sullivan’s Cove and sailing past the Navy Ship off the Regatta Grounds.

To secure your place for this popular event BOOK NOW as places are limited.

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