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12/09/2026

⛴ Cruising from Hobart to New Norfolk ⛴

The new Bridgewater Bridge is now open, improving road connections across the River Derwent. For boaters heading between Hobart and New Norfolk, it's important to understand what has changed on the water.

The new bridge provides a fixed navigation opening, allowing vessels to pass underneath without waiting for bridge openings.

If you're cruising upstream to New Norfolk or heading back towards Hobart, make sure you understand the bridge clearance and navigation requirements before you leave.

Before making the trip:

☑ Check your vessel's draft to ensure you can safely clear the bridge.
☑ Plan your passage and be aware of tides, river conditions and weather.
☑ Keep a lookout and maintain a safe speed, particularly in narrower sections of the river and familiarise yourself with the designated 5-knot area upstream of Sorell Creek.
☑ Be mindful of other river users, including paddlers, rowers and commercial vessels.

For more information on navigating the River Derwent and bridge clearances, visit the MAST website:

bit.ly/MAST_Hobart-to-New-Norfolk-River-Derwent

Be Boatwise
Your safety. Your responsibility.

04/09/2026

We are incredibly excited to announce that we have purchased Maria Island Cruises.

For 20 years, Mike Davis has built a wonderful business sharing the beauty and stories of Maria Island with visitors, and we feel honoured to have the opportunity to continue his amazing legacy.

We're looking forward to continuing to highlight just how special Maria Island is, and to becoming part of the Triabunna community that has supported Mike's vision and helped showcase this remarkable island and region with visitors from around the world.

We plan to take bookings from 4 October and look forward to sharing more about the next chapter of Maria Island Cruises under Pennicott Wilderness Journeys soon.

Rob Pennicott shared this pic of the Painted Cliffs from a recent visit to Maria Island. Just one of fabulous features of the island's spectacular coastline that we can't wait to explore from the water.

04/08/2026

The Monument standing guard off the South Bruny Island coastline.

Cruising up to these dolerite sea stacks is a spectacular highlight of our Bruny Island Cruise from Adventure Bay.

The columnar rock formations stand proudly along the coast, providing a regal presence. We could be in our own Odyssey sea adventure.

Thanks to AB for sharing this fabulous pic from our cruise.

02/08/2026

28/07/2026

28/07/2026

We’ve had a fantastic couple of days at the Garmin conference, getting a first hand look at all the latest and greatest products Garmin has to offer!

There are also some fantastic new products on the way that we can’t wait to share with you.

Stay tuned — exciting things are coming!

24/07/2026