Southern Tasmania is a happening place on or near the water with every activity possible from sailing in a tall ship to jetboating or a boat tour to Maria island all within an hour or so of Waterside Accommodation properties.
The Hobart wharf, where many of the attractions listed below operate from is only 15 minutes from our Austins Ferry properties. Book an activity after choosing from the list below.
| Image | Contact Details | Description | Estimated Distance, Travel Time and Cost |
Captain Fell's Tasmanian Tours |
Captain Fell's Tasmanian Tours Telephone +61 1300 137919 |
Double Decker Bus and Historic Ferry Tours as well as other Tours. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 13 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 110 km from Wedgeside |
Tasmanian Devil Jet |
The Esplanade 61 (03) 6261 3460 |
Power on up the river, past rustic scenery steeped in convict history, and experience the thrill of shooting the wild Derwent river rapids as you skim over the exploding white water between exposed rocks. Add a few 360 degree spins on this 20 kilometre round trip, and you have Jet boating at its best. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 20 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 130 km from Wedgeside |
Hobart Harbour Jet |
Watermans Dock +61 (0) 404 078687 |
A Hobart Harbour Jetboat tour or thrill ride operating from Watermans Dock, Murray St. Pier and Bellerive Quay is your ticket to an experience that will leave you breathless. And where better to experience the adrenaline rush of a jet boat ride than on the beautiful Derwent River, Hobart Tasmania. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 13 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 110 km from Wedgeside |
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Hobart Water Taxis |
Watermans Dock +61 (0) 407 036268 |
Hobart Water Taxis will come right to the public jetty at Austins Ferry to pick you up and take you anywhere you would like to go on the river. It's a great way to travel to the market and back on a Saturday or just see the river and city sights. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 13 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 110 km from Wedgeside |
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SeaEagle Sailing Charters and Holidays |
Watermans Dock +61 (0) 407 401865 |
Sail in luxury on SeaEagle 5 at reasonable rates. Booking only and groups catered for. Leaves Watermans dock or elsewhere by arrangement. 3 hr cruises for $ 60 are currently available. Morning/afternoon tea is included. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 13 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 110 km from Wedgeside |
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SeaEagle Sailing Charters and Holidays |
Brooke Street Pier +61 (0)3 62231914 |
Whether you require an exhilarating sight seeing cruise or a venue with a difference, the Roche families diverse fleet will cater to your needs. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 13 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 110 km from Wedgeside |
The Cruise Company |
The Cruise Company vessels, M V Commodore and M V Derwent Explorer leave from Brooke St. Pier. Hobart Telephone +61 62349294 |
The cruise company focus on Derwent river cruises Join them for a leisurely cruise up the Derwent to the Moorilla Estate Winery where you can sample the range of wines and taste fine Tasmanian cheeses, or simply stroll through the vineyard. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 13 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 110 km from Wedgeside |
Lady Nelson |
Landy Nelson departs It is best to go to their web site to get the latest times as they do not appear to take bookings. Telephone +61 62643348 |
The Lady Nelson is a replica of the original Deptford Built Brig of the same name and she sails at regular intervals during summer. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 13 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 110 km from Wedgeside |
Peppermint Bay Cruises |
Pepermint Bay Cruises Telephone +61 1300 137919 |
Be assured of a relaxing, rejuvenating and rewarding day of discovery on board the luxurious 23 metre catamaran, Peppermint Bay II. Departing from Sullivan’s Cove in Hobart, the Peppermint Bay Cruise takes in the harbour, the River Derwent, and the magnificent waters of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel on its way to Peppermint Bay. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 13 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 110 km from Wedgeside |
Wild Thing |
Wild Thing Adventures Telephone +61 1300 137919 |
Experience Wild Thing Adventures - step aboard our state-of-the-art vessel at Hobart’s waterfront for an exhilarating exploration of Tasmania’s River Derwent, and Storm Bay. With 360-degree views from every seat, you won’t miss a thing and with four, 350HP Yamaha outboards powering your voyage, you’ll really feel the wind in your hair! |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 13 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 110 km from Wedgeside |
Windeward Bound |
Windeward Bound departs It is best to go to their web site to get the latest times and it is necessary to book as lunch is provided. Telephone +61 6231 6941 |
The Windeward Bound is a modern brigantine built the traditional way that has become a National treasure. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 13 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 110 km from Wedgeside |
Huon River Jet and Visitor Centre |
On the Huon river in Huonville Telephone +61 3 62641838 |
Discover the Huon from the Huon Visitor Centre. Unwind in the cafe or on the balcony. Feel the exhilaration of a Jet Boat ride or relax on a leisurely cruise on the Huon River. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 48 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 140 km from Wedgeside |
Bruny Island Charters |
Adventure Bay Bruny Island Telephone +61 3 62931465 |
Bruny Island's leading wilderness and wildlife adventure cruise. Join Robert Pennicott’s Bruny Island Charters Full Day Tour from Hobart or meet them at Adventure Bay, Bruny Island. Spend a full three hours travelling along Bruny Island's rugged Southern Tasmanian coastline to spot the island's abundant sea and coastal wildlife such as seals, dolphins, whales, albatross and other seabirds. Sit at the bottom of Bruny Island's towering sea cliffs, feel the joy of being surrounded by 1000s of seals and watching dolphins surf on the bow wave of the boat. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 60 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 160 km from Wedgeside |
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Sealife Experience |
Sealife Experience depart from Eaglehawk Neck Jetty at the end of Blowhole Road. Telephone +61 3 62535325 |
Sealife Experience Tasmania runs Tasman Island Eco Adventure Tours parallel to the Tasman National Park, home to spectacular and abundant marine wildlife and a seacliff coastline that has to be seen to be believed. Enjoy our marine eco tours and experience whales, seals, albatross, dolphins, little penguins and more amazing marine wildlife. Sit below the highest dolerite sea cliffs in the southern hemisphere and inside massive sea caves all sculpted by Mother Nature over millions of years. Their boat tours explore Tasman Island, Port Arthur, Cape Hauy, Cape Pillar, The Totem Pole, and The Candle Stick and in good conditions the Hippolyte Rocks. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 100 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 12 km from Wedgeside |
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Pirates Bay Fishing and Charters |
Pirates Bay Fishing and Charters depart from Eaglehawk Neck Jetty at the end of Blowhole Road. Telephone +61 (0)419399327 |
Pirates Bay Fishing and Charters is a family owned and run business and our clients that have been out with them recommend them. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 100 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 12 km from Wedgeside |
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Personalised Sea Charters |
Personalised Sea Charters depart from Eaglehawk Neck Jetty at the end of Blowhole Road. Telephone +61 3 62503370 |
Personalised Sea Charters is a family owned and run business with "Stu", Melinda and their five children all involved. Specialising in small groups they are always out making new friends on the water, fishing and having fun. As seasoned professionals with years of experience you are sure to have a good time. All the fishing gear, bait and hands on help is provided so all you will need is your packed food and drinks. Stu admits he spends most of his time doing the bait and setting up fishing lines. He says he will even clean and pack your catch. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 100 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 12 km from Wedgeside |
Tasman Island Cruises |
Tasman Island Cruises depart from Port Arthur Telephone +61 3 62931465 |
Tasman Island Cruises was the winner of Tasmania's Best New Tourism Development in 2008. Join Robert Pennicott’s Tasman Island Cruises Full Day Tour from Hobart or meet them at Port Arthur to board one of our custom designed boats for a three hour cruise along the coastline of the Tasman Peninsula between Eaglehawk Neck and Port Arthur. You will experience the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere, look in awe at the magnificent scenery of Tasman Island and Cape Pillar as you weave in and out of deep sea caves. Join in the search for the abundant sea and coastal wildlife such as hundreds of seals, migrating whales, dolphins and abundant bird species. Tasman Island Cruises boats are especially designed for eco-cruising. Their open design and excellent manoeuvrability allows our passengers to get up as close as possible to sea and coastal wildlife, cliff faces, sea-caves. |
Check web site or contact proprietors for cost 120 km from our Austins Ferry properties. 12 km from Wedgeside |
