Whitsundays is centrally located on the Queensland Coast 150km north of Mackay and 300km south of Townsville, yet right in the heart the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef. The Whitsunday Islands are a feast of the senses; 74 Island wonders, surrounded by natural beauty, strewn with secluded beaches and friendly towns from which to explore.
Guests fly into Hamilton Island and board their luxury charter yacht. Depart for Hook Island, Nara Inlet, where you can take a short walk up to an aboriginal cave with paintings for your first taste of the local surroundings.
Remain in Nara Bay for the morning, and then after lunch, head out 5 miles to Butterfly Bay. From here you can visit neighbouring bays and head to Manta Ray Bay for an afternoon of snorkelling. You will anchor here for the night.
An early departure for Bait Reef, 18 miles away, is worth it for a day of diving, snorkelling, fishing and reef exploring. Then, weather permitting, you will stay in Bait Reef for the night, or alternatively depart at 16:00 for Boarder Island, 20 miles away, which is famous for its excellent diving and snorkelling potential.
Head 7 miles to Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, which is also close to Haslewood Island. The yacht will head to the northern end of beach and drop you off at an inlet overlooking the majestic bay. Once there you can enjoy the long white sandy beach, and explore the myriad bays and coves around the island at your leisure.
On the fifth day of your luxury yacht charter, head out 10 miles to visit the impressive National Park on Lindeman Island. Here you can experience the hiking trails and marvel at the many of butterflies and varied bird life. You can also visit the local resort.
In the morning, head 8 miles to Turtle Bay on Whitsunday Island, where you can spend the rest of day snorkelling and exploring the coves and bays along this southern stretch of the island.
Return to Hamilton Island in the morning.
Sydney Harbour offers many excellent anchorages, it is a sheltered harbour which can be navigated by large yachts, cruising past the Sydney Opera House and under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Tenders can be taken into a number of bays and little coves where you can relax or enjoy beautiful walks.
A yacht charter in The Kimberley will transport you to a place of tranquil relaxation with a generous side helping of pioneering spirit. The rich earthen colours and stark landscapes are offset by abundant wildlife and a stunning coastline that has barely changed since the first human settlers arrived eons ago.
A Great Barrier Reef yacht charter is a diver’s dream, with some of the world’s most pristine sites ripe for exploring. It is also a great place to enjoy a relaxed family vacation, with rainforests, historical towns and aboriginal heritage along the way. Enjoy 10 days in Australia’s stunning Queensland coastline and network of reefs.
The Marlborough Sounds is located at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. It is home to marine reserves, wildlife reserves, and private land. The Marlborough region is covered in vineyards, which produce some of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world.