A 1958 pilot cutter en route to the Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart has sunk in a channel after taking on water.

More than 100 bushwalkers have had plans to trek one of Tasmania's most popular trails impacted by a bushfire in the area.

A bushfire triggered by dry lightning has closed a popular walking track and global tourist draw, as firefighters battle to control the “uncontained” fire.

Walkers scheduled to depart today have been stopped, and those on the track have been instructed to return to Cradle Valley ...