Tall Ships Australia & New Zealand

Tuia - First Encounters 250
2019-10-14 - 2019-10-19 | Tauranga, New Zealand
The commemoration for 2019, Tuia – Encounters 250 will acknowledge the early meetings of Māori and Europeans when James Cook and Tahitian chief and navigator Tupaia arrived in 1769 – a pivotal moment in New Zealand history when two great traditions of voyaging and exploration (Pacific and European) met on and off the coast of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tuia – Encounters 250 provides an important opportunity to foster an inclusive national identity through a heightened awareness and collective understanding of our dual heritage, our connections to the land and to each other and our potential as a nation in the future.
The commemoration aims to strengthen New Zealanders’ positive identification with our nation’s bicultural foundations, the value of indigeneity and mātauranga Māori and better understand New Zealand’s complex history of migration and settlement.
Events and legacy projects being planned will have positive social, cultural, ecological and economic impacts and will include ecological restoration, cultural and education initiatives and regional tourism development.
The commemoration has been given the Māori name, Tuia, central to the whakataukī below, meaning to weave together, symbolising bringing people together in unity.
Tall Ships Attending

Spirit of New Zealand TBC
R Tucker Thompson TBC

Tuia - First Encounters 250
2019-10-04 - 2019-10-14 | Gisborne, New Zealand

Buque Escuela Esmeralda to visit Sydney
2019-08-01 08:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sydney, New South Wales
The spectacular Buque Escuela Esmeralda, of the Chilean Navy, will return to Sydney on Thursday 1 August 2019.
A steel-hulled, four-masted barquentine, Esmeralda is 113m long and has a mast height of 48.5m, with a crew of 335. The ship has a long and proud history of training Chilean sailors and is a right of passage for Chilean Navy personnel.
Esmeralda is currently undertaking her 64th training cruise, which includes visits to both Australia (Sydney) and New Zealand (Wellington and Auckland)..
Set to dock at Garden Island, Esmeralda will be welcomed and escorted into Sydney Harbour by a fleet of vessels including the tall ships Young Endeavour, Soren Larsen and James Craig.
Opportunities to join the fleet to welcome Esmeralda to Sydney – and witness a spectacular 21 Gun Salute – or to farewell the vessel are now available.
Sail the heritage barque James Craig to meet Esmeralda (1 August 2019)
Sail the traditionally rigged Soren Larsen to meet Esmeralda (1 August 2019)
Sail the heritage barque James Craig to farewell Esmeralda (5 August 2019)

South Australian Wooden Boat Festival
2019-04-27 - 2019-04-29 | Goolwa, South Australia, Australia
South Australia’s finest wooden boats gather at Goolwa on the River Murray biennially for the Wooden Boat Festival. The Festival has plenty to see and do with two action filled days of an exciting mix of both water and land based events. Cruise on a paddle steamer, indulge in regional food and wine, entertainment and opportunity to get up close and personal with the River’s most diverse gathering of wooden river vessels, from kayaks and sleek classic speedboats to paddle steamers.

Lady Nelson - Five Day Tasmanian East Coast Adventure
2019-03-04 - 2019-03-08 | Tasmania
A five day trip departing Triabunna for Hobart taking in various parts of South East Tasmania. Help sail the ship, climb the rigging or just relax and enjoy the spectacular Tasmanian coastline, scenery and wildlife. We will sail during the day and stop at anchor during the late afternoon for the night. Expected locations include Adventure Bay, Port Arthur, Fortesque Bay, Schouten Island, Freycinet Pennisula, Maria Island.
Along the way there will be wildlife galore, seals, dolphins, albatross and other seabirds. We will probably drop a line and see if we can get some fresh seafood, at Maria Island wombats, kangaroos Cape Barren Geese and much more are common. There should be lots of time to get ashore and explore at our various stops. Trips begin 0900 on Monday and finish on Friday afternoon.
The Lady Nelson is a 52 foot ‘brig’ (tall ship rigged with square sails on 2 masts) that comfortably sleeps 18 and includes a fully equipped galley, saloon for meals, toilets and hot showers.
A replica of the original H.M.S Lady Nelson that brought the first settlers to Tasmannia in 1804, you can have an experience sailing a fully rigged tall ship like they did 100 years ago but with all the safety and comfort of a modern ship.
Cost: $970 Early bird discount of $890 (Earlybird cutoff date 31 December 2018)

Lady Nelson - Five Day Tasmanian East Coast Voyage
2019-02-25 - 2019-03-01

Soren Larsen Ocean Voyage – Hobart to Sydney
2019-02-12 - 2019-02-22
After attending Tasmania’s unique Australian Wooden Boat Festival, board our tall ship Soren Larsen for her return leg to Sydney.
Departing Hobart on February 12th Soren Larsen will sail up the east coast of Tasmania, across Bass Strait and up the scenic south eastern coastline of Australia. This is a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
This 10-day voyage is priced at $2250 per person and space is limited.
Call us on +61 (2) 8015 5571 to register your interest, or complete the registration form.

MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival
2019-02-08 - 2019-02-11 | Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
The award-winning MyState Australian Wooden Boat Festival, an exciting celebration of our nation’s rich maritime culture and one of the world’s most anticipated maritime events. 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.
Along with the exhibition of these beautiful boats, the festival delivers a lively combination of incredible local food, live entertainment, music, demonstrations and displays. Don’t miss the Maritime Marketplace at Princes Wharf No. 1, the exciting Children’s Circus School at Parliament House Lawns, the Tasmanian Fishing Industry display, the International Wooden Symposium, the Shipwrights Village and of course the wonderful display of classic and modern wooden boats across the waterfront.

Soren Larsen Ocean Voyage – Sydney to Hobart
2019-01-28 - 2019-02-08
Join our crew for a real sea-going adventure aboard the tall ship Soren Larsen. Departing Sydney on 28th January 2019, we’ll be sailing to Tasmania to attend the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.
Our route will take us down the picturesque New South Wales and Victorian coastlines. With a suitable weather window we’ll cross Bass Strait and navigate down the eastern Tasmanian cost and in to Hobart. What a way to arrive at the 2019 Australian Wooden Boat Festival!
This 10-day voyage is priced at $2250 per person and space is limited. Preference will be given to people also completing the return leg back to Sydney.
Call us on +61 (2) 8015 5571 to register your interest, or complete the registration form.

International Sail Training and Tall Ships Conference 2018
2018-11-29 - 2018-12-02 | Seville, Spain, Seville, Spain
The International Sail Training and Tall Ships Conference 2018 is now open for registration.
This year’s conference will take place in Seville, Spain. Occupying the coveted number one spot in Lonely Planet’s Best Places to visit in 2018, Seville is a city abundant in flamenco dancing, gothic architecture and mouth-watering tapas!
Each year Sail Training International, in partnership with Tall Ships Australia and New Zealand, offers a limited number of individual bursaries to members to offset the cost of travel from Australia and New Zealand to the International Sail Training and Tall Ships Conference. . Further details are available here.
For more information or to register for the conference visit Sail Training International.

Tall Ships Australia and New Zealand Annual General Meeting
2018-09-22 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney
The Tall Ships Australia and New Zealand Annual General Meeting is held in September each year, usually in Sydney, and provides an opportunity for the Committee to address members directly regarding activities and operations, and for members to contribute to planning for the forward year. All members are encouraged to attend.
Elections are also held for Committee positions, including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Member/s, as well as for a Youth Representative. Nominations will be called for in the weeks preceding an election.
Attendance is restricted to financial members. For more information contact mail@tallships.org.au.

Perth International Boat Show
2018-09-21 - 2018-09-24 | Perth, Western Australia, Australia
The Club Marine Perth International Boat Show is the major boating event in Western Australia. Held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and Elizabeth Quay, the Show will take full advantage of the stunning Swan River location. New boat displays will be featured within the Convention Centre and on water at Elizabeth Quay; plus the Show will offer exciting attractions, entertainment and activities for the whole family to enjoy. The Club Marine Perth International Boat Show is presented by the Boating Industry Association of WA.

TANZ Conference
2018-09-21 - 2018-09-22, 2018-04-13 - 2018-04-14 | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Australian and New Zealand Tall Ship Operators, TANZ Members and Tall Ship enthusiasts are invited to attend the biannual TANZ Operators Conference. Join discussions on tall ship and maritime safety, fundraising and operations, youth development and life at sea.

Brisbane Boat Show
2018-08-24 - 2018-08-26 | Brisbane, Victoria, Australia
The Brisbane Boat Show is one of Australia’s leading boat shows. On the door step of Australia’s manufacturing epicentre, the event is promising to deliver a combination of excellent locally made riggs together with brilliant products from overseas. This is complemented with all the gear you need for them, including electronics, safety equipment, fishing gear, plus more. We invite you to join the festivities of education, entertainment and plenty to suit many tastes in the wonderful world of the boating lifestyle. Bring your mates, friends and family, it will be a great day out.

Sydney International Boat Show
2018-08-02 - 2018-08-06 | Sydney, NSW, Australia
After 50 years the Sydney International Boat Show is better than ever before. Launched as a standalone event in 1968, the show has grown tremendously. In 2018 we return fully to Darling Harbour. The undercover displays will be located within the vast International Convention Centre – Sydney, and the spectacular marina displays only minutes away on Cockle Bay.

Sydney Harbour Tall Ships - Whale and Sail
2018-07-15, 2018-07-08
Want to get out of the harbour?
Want to go out to the open ocean?
Want to to really feel the thrill of sailing in the wind?
We are offering a unique opportunity to get out of the heads and into the open ocean on a heritage sail ship. It is whale season so be on the look out for these majestic creatures while they make their annual migration. Be hands on and help the crew with the ropes, or just relax and enjoy the experience.
Join us for 5 hours of adventure. Seats and sessions are strictly limited. Book here!

Julie Burgess - Winter Sailing on the Mersey River
2018-07-07 11:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Soak up the crisp winter sunlight while enjoying a rustic three-course meal on the Mersey River. Sail the Julie Burgess while relaxing with family and friends and enjoying a locally sourced menu that showcases the best produce Tasmania has to offer.
The Julie Burgess is the last of the beautiful Burgess Family fishing ketches that plied the waters of Bass Strait and its islands. The ketch was purpose built to harvest the rich crayfish fields of Bass Strait and Tasmania. The central well in the ketch made it possible to hold enormous amounts of live crays that were taken to the railway station at Stony Point in Westernport Bay for transportation to the Melbourne markets – still fresh!
Volunteers have lovingly restored the ketch, so that you can relive the classic days of sailing in Bass Strait.
All sailings are $120.00 per head including sail and all food and beverages.
Places are strictly limited – book now to avoid disappointment.

Melbourne Boat Show
2018-06-28 - 2018-07-01 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Victoria’s premier boating event, the 2017 Melbourne Boat Show will be opening its doors once again to show-goers from June 16 to 19 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. If you’re looking for a new boat or watercraft, then the 2017 Melbourne Boat Show is the place for you.

Julie Burgess - Winter Warmer Lunch Sail
2018-06-23 11:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
Soak up the crisp winter sunlight while enjoying a glass of Tasmanian wine and a rustic three-course meal on the Mersey River. Sail the Julie Burgess while relaxing with family and friends and enjoying a rustic menu that showcases the best produce Tasmania has to offer.
The Julie Burgess is the last of the beautiful Burgess Family fishing ketches that plied the waters of Bass Strait and its islands. The ketch was purpose built to harvest the rich crayfish fields of Bass Strait and Tasmania. The central well in the ketch made it possible to hold enormous amounts of live crays that were taken to the railway station at Stony Point in Westernport Bay for transportation to the Melbourne markets – still fresh!
Volunteers have lovingly restored the ketch, so that you can relive the classic days of sailing in Bass Strait.
All sailings are $120.00 per head including sail and all food and beverages.
Places are strictly limited – book now to avoid disappointment.

Julie Burgess - Winter Solstice Sail
2018-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Rug up to wine and dine the evening away on the Mersey River while celebrating the shortest day of the year. The Julie Burgess will leave her berth and anchor down river for a three-course meal under the moonlight. Return to the berth by 8.30 pm, with the option to stay aboard and converse with the crew until 9 pm.
The Julie Burgess is the last of the beautiful Burgess Family fishing ketches that plied the waters of Bass Strait and its islands. The ketch was purpose built to harvest the rich crayfish fields of Bass Strait and Tasmania. The central well in the ketch made it possible to hold enormous amounts of live crays that were taken to the railway station at Stony Point in Westernport Bay for transportation to the Melbourne markets – still fresh!
Volunteers have lovingly restored the ketch, so that you can relive the classic days of sailing in Bass Strait.
All sailings are $120.00 per head including sail and all food and beverages.
Places are strictly limited – book now to avoid disappointment.

Adelaide Boat Show
2018-06-15 - 2018-06-17 | Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
The Adelaide Boat Show is South Australia’s leading recreational boating event, built by the marine industry with the recreational boater in mind. This event brings to South Australia the best in recreational boating, new technology, and the products and accessories needed to make your time on the water better. If you want real boating advice and guidance, you have to attend the Adelaide Boat Show 2017.

Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
2018-05-24 - 2018-05-27 | Sanctuary Cove, Masthead Way, Hope Island, Queensland, 4212
In 2018, the southern hemisphere’s most highly-anticipated marine event celebrates its 30th year inspiring new adventures, and every marine dream. Experience the next wave of industry innovation, showcased over four days at iconic Sanctuary Cove on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Celebrating 30 years, we invite you to come aboard for the next wave.

Wooden Boat Festival
2018-04-13 - 2018-04-15 | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Join us in celebrating the beauty and diversity of Australia’s heritage vessels and their craftspeople. Enjoy free entertainment throughout the weekend including live music, maritime demonstrations, harbour cruises and kids activities. Over 150 boats will be on display at the museum and in Cockle Bay Marina including Halvorsens, yachts and skiffs, classic speedboats, steam launches, tug boats, whalers and Navy workboats from all around Australia. Marvel at the exquisite design and painstaking resotration that brings these amazing craft to life, and get to know the stories behind the legends. Come to the Museum 13-15 April 2018. It’s Free!

The Festival of the Sea 2018
2018-03-31 | Albany Boat Shed, 256 Princess Royal Drive, Albany, Western Australia, 6330, Australia
The Festival of the Sea 2018 will be held Easter Saturday 31st March 2018 at Albany Boat Shed, Princess Royal Drive. Join us for Food, Wine, Beer, Celebrity Chef, Cooking, Boat Building Competition The Old Gaffers Boats on Display Music and much more.

Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race
2018-03-30 | Brisbane, Victoria, Australia
The sixty eight year history of the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race has made it one of Australia’s flagship offshore yacht races. It is an icon of Queensland and the highest profile Easter Weekend sporting event, setting sail from Moreton Bay on Good Friday annually. The sixty ninth edition of this 308 nautical mile ocean classic will start on Good Friday, April 14 2017. From the start at Shorncliffe, yachts proceed via a mark off Redcliffe Point to the North West Channel up to Caloundra and through to Gladstone, racing for the prestigious Courier Mail Cup, one of the oldest perpetual trophies in Australia that has been competed for on a continual basis.
Tall Ships Attending

South Passage

Wooden Boat Festival Geelong 2018
2018-03-10 - 2018-03-12 | Royal Geelong Yacht Club, 25 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
The Yanmar Wooden Boatshop 2018 Wooden Boat Festival of Geelong will be held at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club over the Labour Day weekend, giving the Geelong community the opportunity to see first-hand some of the most historic Wooden Boats in Australia. In 2018 there will be an increased focus on family participation with many activities for children on the program, including Tall Ships to climb on, treasure hunts, an art competition for local schools and hands on boat building activities.Our 8th festival program comprises both on water and shore based activities, includes a Grand Parade of Boats and Cavalcade of Sail, a Concourse d’ Elegance, racing for the Corio Bay Couta Boat Cup, the Corio Bay Classic Wooden Yacht Cup and the Passage Races from Portarlington to Geelong.

The Paynesville Classic Boat Rally
2018-03-03 - 2018-03-04 | Paynesville, Victoria, 3880, Australia
The Paynesville Classic Boat Rally is a unique celebration of our rich boating history and lifestyle on the Gippsland Lakes. This community-run event brings together boats and boating enthusiasts from the Gippsland Lakes and around Australia for a unique exhibition of our colourful maritime heritage.
Tall Ships Attending

Lady Nelson

Geelong Festival of Sails
2018-01-26 - 2018-01-28 | Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
The Festival of Sails is the largest annual keel boat regatta in the Southern Hemisphere with over 300 yacht entries and 3,000 competitors annually taking part in the event. First held in 1844, the Festival of Sails Regatta is one of the nation’s oldest sporting events, and has evolved over many years culminating in its current format as Australia’s foremost keelboat regatta.
Running alongside the sailing action, the free community Waterfront Festival features numerous acts across three stages and a multitude of stallholders to provide you with fine food and wine, live music, entertainment and roving performers, art and craft market stalls, novelty stalls, an on-water Come & Try Zone and a dedicated family friendly kids zone all along the stunning Geelong Waterfront and in the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
The Festival of Sails promises something for all, thrilling sailing action, exciting on water activities for all to try, and a great way to spend quality time with your family over the Australia Day Long Weekend.
