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'''Queensland''' is a state of [[Australia]], occupying the north-eastern corner of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the [[Northern Territory]] to the west, [[South Australia]] to the south-west and [[New South Wales]] to the south. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and [[South Pacific|Pacific Ocean]]. The state is Australia's second largest by area, following [[Western Australia]], and the country's third most populous after New South Wales and [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]]. | '''Queensland''' is a state of [[Australia]], occupying the north-eastern corner of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the [[Northern Territory]] to the west, [[South Australia]] to the south-west and [[New South Wales]] to the south. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and [[South Pacific|Pacific Ocean]]. The state is Australia's second largest by area, following [[Western Australia]], and the country's third most populous after New South Wales and [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]]. | ||
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The state contains five World Heritage listed preservation areas: Australian Fossil Mammal Sites at Riversleigh in the Gulf Country, Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves, Fraser Island, Great Barrier Reef, and the Wet Tropics of Queensland. | The state contains five World Heritage listed preservation areas: Australian Fossil Mammal Sites at Riversleigh in the Gulf Country, Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves, Fraser Island, Great Barrier Reef, and the Wet Tropics of Queensland. | ||
| - | ==Queensland | + | ==Charts== |
| + | ; [http://www.hydro.gov.au Australian Hydrographic Service] | ||
| + | : AU220140 -- Australia/Papua New Guinea - Coral Sea (North West) (1:1500000) | ||
| + | : AUS426 -- Australia East Coast - Queensland - Fraser Island to Cumberland Islands (1:1000000) | ||
| + | : AUS4643 -- Australia East Coast - Cape Howe to Cape Morton (1:1500000) | ||
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Because of its size, there is significant variation in climate across the state. Low rainfall and hot summers are typical for the inland west, a monsoonal 'wet' season in the far north, and warm temperate conditions along the coastal strip. Inland and in southern ranges low minimum temperatures are experienced. The climate of the coastal strip is influenced by warm ocean waters, keeping the region free from extremes of temperature and providing moisture for rainfall. | Because of its size, there is significant variation in climate across the state. Low rainfall and hot summers are typical for the inland west, a monsoonal 'wet' season in the far north, and warm temperate conditions along the coastal strip. Inland and in southern ranges low minimum temperatures are experienced. The climate of the coastal strip is influenced by warm ocean waters, keeping the region free from extremes of temperature and providing moisture for rainfall. | ||
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*[http://www.coastwatch.com.au CoastWatch weather] Nice format and fast loading. | *[http://www.coastwatch.com.au CoastWatch weather] Nice format and fast loading. | ||
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| - | === | + | ==Passages== |
| + | * East Coast | ||
| + | ** [[Passage701|Coastal Passage — North to South]] | ||
| + | ** [[Passage702|Coastal Passage — South to North]] | ||
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| + | ==Islands== | ||
| + | * [[Whitsundays|Whitsundays Islands Group]] - (There are 74 islands that make up this group, bordered by the [[Great Barrier Reef]], in the [[Coral Sea]] off the Queensland coast | ||
| + | * [[Thursday Island]] (Port of entry) | ||
| + | * [[Great Barrier Reef]] | ||
| + | * [[Hinchinbrook Island]] | ||
| + | * [[Fraser Island]] | ||
| + | * [[Lizard Island]], near [[Cairns]] | ||
| + | * [[Magnetic Island]], near [[Townsville]] | ||
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| + | ==Navigation== | ||
''See each region'' | ''See each region'' | ||
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* ''See [[Australia#Radio_Nets|Australia]]'' | * ''See [[Australia#Radio_Nets|Australia]]'' | ||
* ''Also see [[HF Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | * ''Also see [[HF Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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| - | + | ''See [[Australia#Entrance |Australia]]''. | |
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[[image:Poe.jpg]] = Port of entry, [[image:Marina_icon.png]] = Marina, [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] = Harbor, [[image:Anchor_Icon.png]] = Anchorage, [[image:Question_icon.png]] = Needs data. | [[image:Poe.jpg]] = Port of entry, [[image:Marina_icon.png]] = Marina, [[Image:Harbour_icon.png]] = Harbor, [[image:Anchor_Icon.png]] = Anchorage, [[image:Question_icon.png]] = Needs data. | ||
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'''NOTE''': Australian Customs will not process private yachts at [[Abbot Point]], [[Hay Point]], [[Lucinda]], [[Mourilyan Harbour]] or [[Port Alma]]. | '''NOTE''': Australian Customs will not process private yachts at [[Abbot Point]], [[Hay Point]], [[Lucinda]], [[Mourilyan Harbour]] or [[Port Alma]]. | ||
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Revision as of 11:56, 3 May 2016
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing the Queensland coast.
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Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern corner of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory to the west, South Australia to the south-west and New South Wales to the south. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean. The state is Australia's second largest by area, following Western Australia, and the country's third most populous after New South Wales and Victoria.
Queensland has many places of natural beauty, including: the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast having some of the state's most popular beaches; the Bunya Mountains and the Great Dividing Range with numerous lookouts, waterfalls and picnic areas; Carnarvon Gorge; Whitsunday Islands and Hinchinbrook Island.
The state contains five World Heritage listed preservation areas: Australian Fossil Mammal Sites at Riversleigh in the Gulf Country, Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves, Fraser Island, Great Barrier Reef, and the Wet Tropics of Queensland.
Charts
- Australian Hydrographic Service
- AU220140 -- Australia/Papua New Guinea - Coral Sea (North West) (1:1500000)
- AUS426 -- Australia East Coast - Queensland - Fraser Island to Cumberland Islands (1:1000000)
- AUS4643 -- Australia East Coast - Cape Howe to Cape Morton (1:1500000)
Weather
Because of its size, there is significant variation in climate across the state. Low rainfall and hot summers are typical for the inland west, a monsoonal 'wet' season in the far north, and warm temperate conditions along the coastal strip. Inland and in southern ranges low minimum temperatures are experienced. The climate of the coastal strip is influenced by warm ocean waters, keeping the region free from extremes of temperature and providing moisture for rainfall.
Expand on coastal winds
Sources of weather forecasting here.
- Bureau of Meteorology Official weather for Queensland
- Cyclone Plotting Map
- CoastWatch weather Nice format and fast loading.
Passages
Islands
- Whitsundays Islands Group - (There are 74 islands that make up this group, bordered by the Great Barrier Reef, in the Coral Sea off the Queensland coast
- Thursday Island (Port of entry)
- Great Barrier Reef
- Hinchinbrook Island
- Fraser Island
- Lizard Island, near Cairns
- Magnetic Island, near Townsville
See each region
Communication
- See Australia
- Also see Cruiser's Nets
Entrance
See Australia.
Berthing
= Port of entry, 
= Marina, 
= Harbor, 
= Anchorage, 
= Needs data.
NOTE: Australian Customs will not process private yachts at Abbot Point, Hay Point, Lucinda, Mourilyan Harbour or Port Alma.
Transportation
International flights are available from Brisbane and Cairns.
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)
Links
- Queensland on wikipedia
- Queensland on wikivoyage
References & Publications
- Cruising the Coral Coast by Alan Lucas. Alan Lucas's books are huge and contain a wealth of information. You can't hope to reproduce what's contained in these books in a wiki such as this without a huge amount of duplication, not to mention the time and effort to keep these updated! Alan Lucas makes updates for his books available on his website
- 100 Magic Miles by David Colfelt. The absolute must-have bible for cruising the Whitsunday Islands area of the Queensland coast. This is undoubtedly Australia's most popular cruising ground, and the book covers everything from harbours, anchorages, marine protection and national park zones, locations of courtesy moorings, dive and fishing spots, etc. Available from Boat Books
- Noel Patrick's Curtis Coast covers the are from Bundaberg to Mackay in great detail. For shoal draft cruisers intent on detailed exploration it is invaluable and has high quality charts with excellent supporting information.
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