Bass Strait Maritime Centre.
Full of stories, model ships and other seafaring paraphernalia, the Bass Strait Maritime Centre is a museum after this (amateur) sailor’s heart.
The history of the Bass Strait and Devonport is fascinating, and the museum has done a magnificent job at displaying it in a visual and interactive way for adults and children alike.
Learn about the shipping industry, how ships have evolved over time, birds, shells, the explorers, the port city of Devonport and more. Don’t forget to check out the simulator and get a feel for what it would be like to helm in a storm!
The Bass Strait has a dangerous reputation for those crossing under sail, as the Roaring Forties, changeable weather and strong currents combined with the shallow water and reefs make it one of the most treacherous bodies of water in the world.
The Bass Strait has claimed hundreds of ships, and thankfully the Spirit of Tasmania is a safer and more reliable option these days, but it is fascinating to read about it and imagine what it must have been like. It can be scary sailing with the local yacht club at times, and we are not far out and have the option to sail back at any time! Imagine how the explorers felt 200 years ago...
Marion Storm, the cafe at the Bass Strait Maritime Centre, is one of my favourite cafes on the coast. The food is incredible, the coffee divine and the atmosphere is chilled and classy. The sun is shining, so lunch on the deck overlooking the lawn and the ocean is the perfect place to sit and write about the museum and the sparkling blue water that separates us from mainland Australia.
It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, and make sure you have a coffee and cake or lunch at the cafe. You won’t regret it.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Current opening hours are 10am - 3pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
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