Australia to New Zealand

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Passage - Australia to New Zealand

Passage
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Overview

This describes the east bound passage from Australia to New Zealand across the Tasman Sea

Climate & Weather Information

See Tasman Sea

Weather Windows

The best time of year to do this passage is debatable. Although it's normally done in the summer months (November to March or thereabouts), there is some advantage in doing the passage from west to east in the southern hemisphere winter, when the prevailing winds, especially across the southern half of the Tasman Sea are more westerly.

Be aware however that this westerly wind pattern is due to the northwards encroachment of the roaring forties with all that entails. In short, expect the winds to be significantly stronger in the winter months, the waves to be significantly higher, and the chances of encountering a gale or storm to be significantly greater.

Personally I would not choose to be out on the Tasman Sea during the winter months, and that speaks from the experience of having done so several times -- Delatbabel

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation Charts Required

Land Information NZ
NZ14601 -- Tasman Sea New Zealand to SE Australia
Australian Hydrographic Service
AUS4601 South Pacific Ocean - Tasman Sea New Zealand to SE Australia
AUS4602 South Pacific Ocean - Tasman and Coral Seas Australia to Northern New Zealand and Fiji

Passage Description

FULL description of this passage.

Distance & Duration

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Possible Departure Points

Departure points from Australia must be a port of entry. Departure ports in New South Wales are most commonly used although it's possible to reach across the Tasman from Queensland or Victoria

Although it's technically possible to reach across the northern Tasman Sea from points north of Brisbane, doing so extends the journey somewhat. A preferred option would be to sail southwards to Brisbane first and then into the Tasman.

Personally I think that there is little to be gained by attempting a crossing of the Tasman Sea directly from Melbourne. I would sail around to Twofold Bay first to wait a suitable weather window and depart from there. Attempting to get a suitable weather window for entering the Bass Strait to line up with a weather window for crossing the Tasman Sea would be difficult.

More intrepid sailors than I have (and do) cross the Tasman Sea departing from Hobart, Tasmania and taking the more southerly route to Stewart Island, Bluff (Invercargill) or Dunedin. Call me a wimp if you like but I prefer to sail in warmer climates.

Route/Suggested Stopovers

Possible Arrival Ports

Arrival ports are restricted by the requirement to arrive at a port of entry. There are no useful ports of entry on the west coast of New Zealand and so a sail over the north of New Zealand's North Island into Opua (the first port of entry sailing southwards), or between the two islands into Nelson or Wellington is required.

Forum discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References

Books, guides, etc.

Personal Notes

Personal experience?


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