Triabunna
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Triabunna, Tasmania
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Overview
Triabunna is the largest town on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia and although it has limited facilities for yachtsmen it is a useful start/end point for crossing the Bass Strait and as a stop on passages to and from Hobart.
Local Weather
Australian Bureau of Meteorology Lower East Coast (Tasmania) forecast.
Charts
- Australian Hydrographic Service
- AUS175 Australia - Tasmania - Spring Bay Including Triabunna
Electronic charts: The C-MAP chart has insufficient detail, the Navionics chart is out of date not showing the new marina but is otherwise correct showing the entry beacons, etc.
Radio Nets
There are no radio nets specific to Triabunna.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
The entrance channel is well marked and sheltered but quite shallow. Attempt this with a reasonable tide only.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Triabunna is not a port of entry.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
There is space to tie up on the main dock in town. Be prepared to make way for fishing boats. There appears to be a new marina on the river opposite town, but I am unfamiliar with it.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- There is a fuel station in the town, fuel may be carried by jerry can.
- Water
- Water is available at the wharf.
- Electricity
- There is no electricity available at the wharf but there may be some at the new marina.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
There is an IGA supermarket and several grocery stores as well as the usual range of small town provisions (pharmacy, etc), in town.
Eateries
The Spring Bay Hotel on the waterfront near the dock does excellent steaks and are welcoming to visiting sailors.
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Garbage bins are located at the dock.
Transportation
There is a ferry service to Maria Island. The nearest airport with major connections would be Hobart.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Bass Strait.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
- Triabunna on wikipedia.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
- Delatbabel - I stopped here on several return Sydney/Hobart race legs. It is a popular port for the smaller boats to visit but the entry channel has insufficient depth for the maxi yachts.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
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