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Tours are being held on Sunday March 15, 2026.

The South Arm Peninsula History Group and South Arm Peninsula Residents Association (SAPRA) in conjunction with the Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania (MYCT), are conducting history tours on board the M.L. Egeria on Sunday 15 March 2026. The tours will be from the Opossum Bay Jetty to the Iron Pot, then to Gellibrand Point via Mary Ann Bay to Ralphs Bay, and return, duration 2 hours. Times of the tours are 9.30am, 11.45am and 2pm. Commentary on board will be provided. 

Number of passengers for each tour is limited to 25. Price of a ticket is $45 per person. Any money raised will assist in providing improvements to the South Arm Peninsula History Room.

There will also be an opportunity to take a trip on the Egeria from the Opossum Bay Jetty soon after 4pm to Bellerive and MYCT at Lindisfarne. Trip will take about an hour and a half. Enjoy a drink, coffee and/or meal at the Waterfront Hotel in Bellerive, or a drink at the bar or coffee at MYCT. The bar at MYCT closes at 7pm. Two options for return from Bellerive or MYCT ie return on the Community bus or make your own way back to the Peninsula or home.

Number of passengers for the trip to Bellerive or MYCT and return by Community bus is limited to 11. Price of a ticket is $30 per person (does not include drinks and/or meal). The bus will pickup passengers from MYCT at 7pm, and pickup from Waterfront Hotel at Bellerive is 7.30pm. The number of passengers for the trip to Bellerive or MYCT and making own way back is limited to 15. Price of a ticket is $20 per person (does not include drinks and/or meal). 

Due to very limited car parking at the Opossum Bay Jetty, the South Arm Peninsula community bus will be available to pick up passengers from South Arm and Opossum Bay for transport to the jetty and return. Parking will be available at the South Arm Community Centre. Ride on the bus is a gold coin donation and includes the return trip. Pickup points and times will be advised after bookings have been finalised.

Guests are very welcome to bring their own food and refreshments onto the Egeria. 

The Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania is home to the Egeria, a classic antique vessel built from Huon Pine and Teak in 1941. The 18.9 metre Egeria served as a Naval Auxiliary launch during World War 2 and has since carried many distinguished guests including visiting royalty and Tasmanian Governors. Authentically presented, the Egeria is a unique part of the River Derwent heritage.

This is a unique opportunity for you and your family and guests to see the Peninsula from the water and learn some of the history in style on board the Egeria.

A decision to postpone the tours will be made the night before should the weather forecast look unsuitable for a comfortable and safe cruise.

DATE
Sunday, March 15, 2026. Tour departure times 9.30am, 11.45am and 2pm. Also trip to Bellerive and MYCT available soon after 4pm.

LOCATION
Tours depart from Opossum Bay Jetty.

MORE INFORMATION

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Do you live on the Peninsula and not a member of SAPRA? Please click here for a membership form.

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