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Hobart Harbour: Maxi Yacht Sailing & Mt Wellington Views

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 18

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Sailing hobart’s harbour on a maxi yacht with city and mountain views

You’ll feel Hobart’s salty breeze as you sail its wide harbour aboard a real maxi yacht—with city views on one side and Mount Wellington looming ahead. Try your hand at winching or steering (if you dare), snack on fresh local treats with tea, watch for dolphins or seals alongside experienced crew, and catch those small moments only found at sea.

Step-by-step itinerary

Board Sydney to Hobart race maxi yacht
Sail around Hobart's large sheltered harbour
View Hobart city and historic docks
See Mt. Wellington and surrounding forests
Spot dolphins, seals, and sometimes whales
Take turns on winches and helm
Enjoy local treats for morning or afternoon tea

The Experience

We stepped onto the deck just as the crew was sorting lines, and I could smell that mix of salt air and something faintly sweet—maybe eucalyptus from the hills around Hobart. The boat itself looked like it had seen some wild races (our skipper joked about losing a hat to Bass Strait winds once), but today it felt almost relaxed as we pushed off from the docks. Mount Wellington was sitting in the background, half in cloud, and I kept catching myself staring at it instead of listening to safety instructions. Sorry, Pete.

Once we got out into the wide part of Hobart Harbour, someone shouted “dolphins!” and for a second everyone forgot about their phones. They were gone as quick as they came, but you could hear people quietly hoping they'd come back. I tried my hand at grinding one of the winches—harder than it looks—and Li from the crew gave me this encouraging nod, like he knew exactly how much my arms were burning. There’s something about actually doing the work on a big Sydney to Hobart race yacht that makes you feel part of it, even if you’re just clumsy with ropes.

Tea was served somewhere near Bellerive—I lost track of time because there was this buttery pastry thing (can’t remember the name) and local cheese that tasted like grass after rain. The light shifted every few minutes; sometimes sharp on the water, sometimes soft when clouds rolled over Mount Wellington. I overheard two locals debating which bakery does the best scones in town—one of those small moments that sticks with you for no reason.

I thought I’d just sit back and let others steer, but by the end our skipper insisted I take a turn at the helm (“it’s tradition!”). My hands were cold and honestly I didn’t steer straight, but nobody cared. It’s hard to explain—there’s this feeling of being both tiny and lucky out there between city and forested hills. Still thinking about that view as we headed back in, sails flapping a little looser than before.

What’s included

Your day includes three hours sailing Hobart Harbour aboard an ocean racing maxi yacht with professional skipper and crew guiding you along. You’ll be treated to gourmet morning or afternoon tea featuring local specialties, with wine and beer available to purchase onboard before returning to shore.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hobart Yachts