Explore some beautiful destinations


Two Aussies in the land of the long white cloud

Liz Coleman finds it is well worth the effort of crossing the Tasman to cruise New Zealand - even in winter.

Destinations: Port Hacking

Port Hacking. Photo by Stephen Codrington.

The greater Sydney region holds some of the best waterways in the world and none better than the creeks and rivers that make up Port Hacking, reports Matthew Smeal.

Hamilton Island Race Week August 20-28

Hamilton Island Race Week August 20-28

South Haven and Oyster Cove

Oyster Cove

Penny Morton discovers two marinas and several good places to eat when she visits Tasmania's beautiful d'Entrecasteaux Channel.

Back to Australia via North Borneo

What's the best route to sail from South East Asia to Australia? And what should the timing be? Increasing numbers of Australian cruisers are asking the same question as they head north without wanting to sail right around the world.

High Seas - Whale tales

Brian and Gill Maxlow share a very special encounter with one of nature's most awe-inspiring creatures - the humpback whale.

Torres the turtle goes back to the wild

A turtle receives antibiotics at the Reef HQ turtle hospital in Townsville. Photo Roger McMillan.

Roger McMillan visits the turtle hospital in Townsville and meets Torres and Barney. (Track Torres via the link.)

Sailing holiday packages for Magnetic Island Race Week

Charter and accommodation packages are available so crews can explore this magical part of Queensland.

Escape to the Whitsundays

Special packages have been released aimed at friends and family of racers competing at Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island.

Race on a Maxi at Hamilton Island Race Week

A variety of Whitsundays sailing packages are available until March next year.

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