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==Queensland Cruising Guide==
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== Queensland Cruising Guide ==
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing the Queensland coast.
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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 [[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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'''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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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; [[Whitsundays|Whitsunday Islands]] and Hinchinbrook Island.  
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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; [[Whitsundays|Whitsunday Islands]] and Hinchinbrook Island.
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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.
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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.  
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====Cruising the region====
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==== Cruising the region ====
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==Queensland Climate & Weather==
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== Queensland Climate &amp; Weather ==
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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.
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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.
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Sources of weather forecasting here.
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* [http://www.bom.gov.au/qld Bureau of Meteorology] Official weather for Queensland
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* [http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/about/plotting.shtml Cyclone Plotting Map]
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* [http://www.coastwatch.com.au CoastWatch weather] Nice format and fast loading.
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==Queensland Navigation Charts==
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Sources of weather forecasting here.  
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; [http://www.hydro.gov.au Australian Hydrographic Service]
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: AU220140 Australia/Papua New Guinea - Coral Sea (North West) (1:1500000)
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: AUS426 Australia East Coast - Queensland - Fraser Island to Cumberland Islands (1:1000000)
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: AUS4643 Australia East Coast - Cape Howe to Cape Morton (1:1500000)
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===Special Navigation Notes===
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*[http://www.bom.gov.au/qld Bureau of Meteorology] Official weather for Queensland
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*[http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/about/plotting.shtml Cyclone Plotting Map]
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*[http://www.coastwatch.com.au CoastWatch weather] Nice format and fast loading.
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==Local Radio Nets==
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== Queensland Navigation Charts ==
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* ''See [[Australia#Radio_Nets|Australia]]''
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;[http://www.hydro.gov.au Australian Hydrographic Service]
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:AU220140 Australia/Papua New Guinea - Coral Sea (North West) (1:1500000)
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:AUS426 Australia East Coast - Queensland - Fraser Island to Cumberland Islands (1:1000000)
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:AUS4643 Australia East Coast - Cape Howe to Cape Morton (1:1500000)
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=== Special Navigation Notes ===
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''See each region''
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== Local Radio Nets ==
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*''Also see [[HF Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''  
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==Arrival/Departure procedures==
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''See each port''
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==Immigration and Customs==
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''See each port''  
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''See [[Australia]]''
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==Queensland Ports & Popular Cruising Stops==
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== Immigration and Customs ==
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* [[Abbot Point]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Airlie Beach]]
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* [[Bowen]]
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* [[Brisbane]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Bundaberg]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Cairns]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Gladstone]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Southport, Queensland|Gold Coast - Southport]]
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* [[Hay Point]] including Dalrymple Bay (Port of entry)
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* [[Hervey Bay]]
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* [[Keppel Bay/Rosslyn Bay]]
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* [[Lucinda]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Mackay]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Manly]]
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* [[Mooloolaba]]
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* [[Mourilyan Harbour]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Port Douglas]]
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* [[Rockhampton]]
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* [[Port Alma]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Scarborough, Queensland|Scarborough]]
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* [[Shute Harbour]]
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* [[Tin Can Bay]]
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* [[Townsville]] (Port of entry)
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* [[Weipa]] (Port of entry)
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Australian Customs will not process private yachts at Abbot Point, Hay Point, Lucinda, Mourilyan Harbour or Port Alma.
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''See [[Australia]]''
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===Queensland's Offshore Islands===
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== Queensland Ports &amp; Popular Cruising Stops ==
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* [[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.
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* [[Thursday Island]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Abbot Point]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Airlie Beach]]
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*[[Bowen]]
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*[[Brisbane]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Bundaberg]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Cairns]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Gladstone]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Southport, Queensland|Gold Coast - Southport]]
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*[[Hay Point]] including Dalrymple Bay (Port of entry)
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*[[Hervey Bay]]
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*[[Keppel Bay/Rosslyn Bay]]
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*[[Lucinda]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Mackay]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Manly]]
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*[[Mooloolaba]]
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*[[Mourilyan Harbour]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Port Douglas]]
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*[[Rockhampton]]
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*[[Port Alma]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Scarborough, Queensland|Scarborough]]
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*[[Shute Harbour]]
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*[[Tin Can Bay]]
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*[[Townsville]] (Port of entry)
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*[[Weipa]] (Port of entry)
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Australian Customs will not process private yachts at Abbot Point, Hay Point, Lucinda, Mourilyan Harbour or Port Alma.
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=== Queensland's Offshore Islands ===
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*[[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.  
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*[[Thursday Island]] (Port of entry)  
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== Coastal Passages ==
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*East Coast
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International flights are available from [[Brisbane]] and [[Cairns]]
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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== Transportation ==
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International flights are available from [[Brisbane]] and [[Cairns]]
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.  
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==Forum Discussions==
 
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
 
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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==References & Publications==
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* [http://www.alanlucascruisingguides.com/ 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.
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* [http://www.windward.com.au/ 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 [http://www.boatbooks-aust.com.au/ Boat Books]
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*[http://www.curtiscoast.com/ 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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*[http://www.alanlucascruisingguides.com/ 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.
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*[http://www.windward.com.au/ 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 [http://www.boatbooks-aust.com.au/ Boat Books]
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*[http://www.curtiscoast.com/ 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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Queensland Cruising Guide

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing the Queensland coast.

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Capital: Brisbane
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 Local chartlet

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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.

Cruising the region

Queensland Climate & 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.

Queensland Navigation 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)

Special Navigation Notes

See each region

Local Radio Nets

Arrival/Departure procedures

See each port

Immigration and Customs

See Australia

Queensland Ports & Popular Cruising Stops

WhitsundayIslandBeach.jpg

Australian Customs will not process private yachts at Abbot Point, Hay Point, Lucinda, Mourilyan Harbour or Port Alma.

Queensland's Offshore Islands

Coastal Passages

Health

No specific warnings

Security

Good

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)

External Links


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.


Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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