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+ | Malaria is endemic in both [[Vanuatu]] and [[Papua New Guinea]], and precautions need to be taken. Other mosquito borne diseases such as Ross River Virus and Dengue Fever have occasional outbreaks in the region (even in Australia). | ||
==Countries, Ports, Anchorages, and Islands== | ==Countries, Ports, Anchorages, and Islands== |
Revision as of 07:26, 3 September 2014
Australasia Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing around Australasia.
Australasia is a region of Oceania which excludes the majority of the mid-Pacific islands of Micronesia and Polynesia.
The two largest countries in the region are Australia and New Zealand, and Australasia is often defined using words such as Australia, New Zealand, and their immediate neighbours. That includes both northern neighbours such as Papua New Guinea and eastern parts of Indonesia but also eastern neighbours including the island states of Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Cruising the region
The main cruising routes in Australasia include routes up and down the east coast of Australia, cruising the islands and bays of New Zealand, and passages such as the Coral Sea Passage and passages in the Tasman Sea.
- Australian Hydrographic Service
- AUS4060 Australasia and adjacent waters (1:10000000)
- Land Information NZ
- NZ223 New Zealand and adjacent ocean areas - northern sheet (1:3500000)
- NZ224 New Zealand and adjacent ocean areas - southern sheet (1:3500000)
Australian Hydrographic Service Chart Agents
Also see individual regions.
Weather and Winds
A large range of weather conditions are encountered in Australasia, from tropical in the north of Australia, to bordering on the sub-antarctic at the lower end of New Zealand. Consult the weather conditions for each individual country for more details.
Sources for weather information:
The two largest weather bureaus in the region are the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and the New Zealand Met Service. Each of Vanuatu and New Caledonia also have their own weather services which have varying degrees of accuracy, but cover local conditions pretty well.
Consult the weather pages for each country visited, and in particular Australia Weather and New Zealand Weather. Especially in waters that aren't covered by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, cruising sailors may wish to consider a commercial weather service to provide greater accuracy. Alternatively a radio service such as Gulf Harbour Radio can provide more accurate information.
Currents & Tides
Tide levels vary a lot throughout the region -- consult the various meteorology services for each country for a guide.
The dominant current in the region is the East Australian Current or EAC which runs southwards down the east coast of Australia. It impacts currents throughout the Tasman Sea as well as influences currents in the rest of the region.
See notes for each individual country.
Regional Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Health & Security
Australia and New Zealand have high standards of public health care. See Australia#Health_.26_Security Australia Health and New_Zealand#Health New Zealand Health. Standards in the remaining countries in the region vary highly -- see the health guides for each country.
Malaria is endemic in both Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea, and precautions need to be taken. Other mosquito borne diseases such as Ross River Virus and Dengue Fever have occasional outbreaks in the region (even in Australia).
Countries, Ports, Anchorages, and Islands
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States of Australia
Routes/Passages To/From
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Australasia on wikipedia.
References & Publications
See the individual countries, in particular:
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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