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New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is Australia's oldest and most populous state, located in the south-east of the country, north of Victoria and south of Queensland. It was founded in 1788 and originally comprised much of the Australian mainland, as well as [[Lord Howe Island]] and [[Norfolk Island]]. New Zealand was not initially part of the colony, although when Britain annexed New Zealand in 1840 it was briefly a part of New South Wales. During the 19th century large areas were successively separated to form the British colonies of [[Tasmania]], [[South Australia]], [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]], [[Queensland]], and [[New Zealand]]. | New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is Australia's oldest and most populous state, located in the south-east of the country, north of Victoria and south of Queensland. It was founded in 1788 and originally comprised much of the Australian mainland, as well as [[Lord Howe Island]] and [[Norfolk Island]]. New Zealand was not initially part of the colony, although when Britain annexed New Zealand in 1840 it was briefly a part of New South Wales. During the 19th century large areas were successively separated to form the British colonies of [[Tasmania]], [[South Australia]], [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]], [[Queensland]], and [[New Zealand]]. | ||
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New South Wales Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing along the New South Wales coast.
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New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is Australia's oldest and most populous state, located in the south-east of the country, north of Victoria and south of Queensland. It was founded in 1788 and originally comprised much of the Australian mainland, as well as Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island. New Zealand was not initially part of the colony, although when Britain annexed New Zealand in 1840 it was briefly a part of New South Wales. During the 19th century large areas were successively separated to form the British colonies of Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, and New Zealand.
Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as being New South Welsh or New South Welshmen. New South Wales's largest city and capital is Sydney.
Climate & Weather
New South Wales generally has a warm temperate climate and temperatures rarely go below freezing even in winter, except for the mountainous Snowy River region near Canberra.
- Bureau of Meteorology Official weather for NSW
- Australian Hydrographic Service
- AUS4602 South Pacific Ocean - Tasman and Coral Seas Australia to Northern New Zealand and Fiji (1:3500000)
- AUS4643 Australia East Coast - Cape Howe to Cape Moreton (1:1500000)
See individual regions
Local Radio Nets
Ham Radio
2011/05/27 23:06 VK2HL-5 7049.0 WINMOR 1600 Public QF56PG 1.1.0.1
2011/05/27 23:14 VK2JN-5 3631.5 WINMOR 1600 Public QF56OG 1.1.0.1
2011/05/27 23:25 VK2JN-6 14112.0 WINMOR 1600 Public QF56OG 1.1.0.1
2011/05/27 23:08 VK2SYD 3620.2 PACTOR I/II/III Public QF56NE 2.1.2.0
2011/05/27 23:08 VK2SYD 7046.7 PACTOR I/II/III Public QF56NE 2.1.2.0
2011/05/27 23:08 VK2SYD 10116.2 PACTOR I/II/III Public QF56NE 2.1.2.0
2011/05/27 23:08 VK2SYD 14106.7 PACTOR I/II/III Public QF56NE 2.1.2.0
2011/05/27 23:09 VK2SYD 18107.0 PACTOR I/II/III Public QF56NE 2.1.2.0
2011/05/27 23:09 VK2SYD 21298.7 PACTOR I/II/III Public QF56NE 2.1.2.0
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Arrival/Departure procedures
See Australia
Immigration and Customs
See Australia
All ports of entry into Australia that are in New South Wales are listed on this page.
Ports & Popular Cruising Stops
- Ballina
- Batemans Bay
- Botany Bay
- Byron Bay
- Camden Haven
- Coffs Harbour
- Evans Head
- Forster
- Gosford
- Hawkesbury
- Nambucca Heads
- Newcastle
- Port Kembla
- Shellharbour
- Port Macquarie
- Port Stephens
- Sydney - Port Jackson
- Twofold Bay - Eden
- Ulladulla
- Wollongong
- Yamba
Australian Customs do not process private yachts at Botany Bay.
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= Needs data.
External Territories
- Lord Howe Island (Port of Entry)
Offshore Islands
See individual regions
Health
None
Security
Good
Transportation
See individual regions
References & Publications
- Cruising the New South Wales Coast by Alan Lucas is available in most chandleries in New South Wales, marine book stores, or by mail order. It is the premier guide for cruising the coastal ports and regions of New South Wales.
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
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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