South Australian Wooden Boat Festival

South Australian Wooden Boat Festival April 26 - 27 April 2025
www.sawoodenboatfestival.com.au Held biennially, the festival has established a reputation as one of Australia's finest.

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The PS Oscar W was a stunning sight this week as it cruised on the Murray, heading upriver for the Morgan Living River F...
27/05/2026

The PS Oscar W was a stunning sight this week as it cruised on the Murray, heading upriver for the Morgan Living River Festival 🚢

Goolwa’s much-loved paddlesteamer, and resident star of Alexandrina’s own South Australian Wooden Boat Festival, has set off to join in with another great river celebration.

The PS Oscar W will be cruising from the Morgan riverfront this weekend, Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May.

👉 Tickets available at www.psoscarw.com

16/04/2026

🛥️⚓️ A special visitor has arrived at Goolwa Wharf, with PS Marion, visiting from Mannum, now docked and drawing plenty of attention on the water.

It’s fantastic to welcome a visiting paddle steamer to the Wharf, home of the SA Wooden Boat Festival, and to continue Goolwa’s strong connection to river and maritime heritage. A big thanks to PS Oscar W and Spirit of the Coorong for helping coordinate the docking.

And while it’s hard to believe, it’s now only a little over a year until the next SA Wooden Boat Festival. Time flies! If you’re having festival withdrawals, this is the perfect excuse to come down to the Wharf and see PS Marion up close, fresh from delighting crowds at the festival last year. The PS Marion is in Goolwa until 17 April.

🎉 We Have Some Wonderful News!We’re thrilled to share that the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2025 has won Silver...
10/11/2025

🎉 We Have Some Wonderful News!

We’re thrilled to share that the South Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2025 has won Silver in the Festivals and Events category at the 2025 South Australian Tourism Awards!

This recognition highlights the festival’s importance as a celebration of South Australia's unique river culture and maritime heritage.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, supported and celebrated with us. This award is a reflection of your passion and contribution.

We’re absolutely over the moon! 🌊🚤🎉

Congratulations to our festival friends in Tasmania!Hobart’s wonderful Australian Wooden Boat Festival has won Gold in t...
06/11/2025

Congratulations to our festival friends in Tasmania!

Hobart’s wonderful Australian Wooden Boat Festival has won Gold in the Major Festivals & Events category AND taken out the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Tasmanian Tourism Awards.

This is a fantastic achievement for a world-class celebration of the heritage, craftsmanship, and culture of wooden boats.

👏⛵

Congratulations to the Friends of the PS Oscar W who celebrated the official opening of their Goolwa Riverport Heritage ...
07/10/2025

Congratulations to the Friends of the PS Oscar W who celebrated the official opening of their Goolwa Riverport Heritage Centre yesterday AND 117th birthday of the paddle steamer Oscar W.👏🎉

🎉 We’re finalists! 🎉 The 2025 South Australian Wooden Boat Festival has officially been named a finalist in the South Au...
01/10/2025

🎉 We’re finalists! 🎉

The 2025 South Australian Wooden Boat Festival has officially been named a finalist in the South Australian Tourism Awards — and we couldn’t be prouder!

Being named a finalist is a huge achievement — and now, your vote can help the festival win!

👉 Vote now and show your support for this iconic event that showcases the best of Alexandrina, the River Murray, and our incredible wooden boating community. Voting is open until 5pm, Monday 13 October.

🔗 https://bit.ly/vote-sawbf

This recognition is a testament to the hard work of the SAWBF Committee, our dedicated volunteers, the wonderful boating community who helped bring the festival to life, and our incredible partners and sponsors.

Let’s bring it home! Vote for the SA Wooden Boat Festival! 🚤🌊



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