One of Australia’s most spectacular tourism destinations is to host an inaugural sailing regatta in May 2011. Broome is the southern gateway to the magical Kimberley, a pristine cruising ground comprising thousands of islands, bays, coves and rivers to explore. It’s one of those rare destinations that most have heard of, many dream of [...]

Private island ownership has long been associated with the rich and famous. In fact, Julia Roberts missed out on owning this very property prior to the current owners purchasing the island 11 years ago. Turtle Island, Queensland,  is located on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef renowned for its varied and colourful reef [...]

Hayman Island has redefined the concept of luxury home ownership and an exclusive lifestyle with the release of Hayman Private Residences and Hayman Marina Residences. This presents a unique opportunity to be part of this acclaimed Great Barrier Reef island with the residences to be situated in secluded enclaves in a premier world location.
Each residence [...]

According to the Australian Property Monitors, Queensland coastal property markets have staged a recovery since the global financial crisis.
In the past six months, prices in coastal centres have increased between 1 and 3.5 percentage points in the Queensland and New South Wales states.  Brisbane was one of the few capitals to report a rise in [...]

There is one sure way to avoid the ever-increasing crowds at your favourite tropical anchorages. Avoid the annual flotilla to the northern tropics and head south into the high latitudes instead. You can’t get much further south than Bruny Island without needing a passport. Here you will find the kind of uncrowded anchorages that northern [...]

Enthusiastically supported by cruising yachties in 2008 and 2009, the Louisiades Rally 2010 departs from Yorkeys Knob Boating Club (YKBC) Cairns at Half Moon Bay Marina, in mid September. Participating yachts will cruise in company across 520 nautical miles of the Coral Sea, to the Louisiades Archipelago in Papua New Guinea.
The Louisiades are close to [...]

Newly imported into Australia for Whitsunday Rent a Yacht’s bareboat fleet, the Highland 35 is a trawler style catamaran perfectly suited for bareboating. It packs far more room into a 35 footer than expected, with a spacious flybridge and downstairs saloon and aft deck easily capable of accommodating the whole crew comfortably.
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While not the prettiest [...]

Kilivila, the language spoken by the people of the far-flung Trobriand Islands in eastern Papua New Guinea, is broken up into 12 language families. Some estimates note that as few as 200 people speak the Budibud dialect in the Lachland Islands, making it fairly certain that before visiting the remote islands of the archipelago often [...]

Planning a short escape from Australia, my initial dilemma is not deciding where to go, as I’ve already decided on Asia. My real dilemma is one of tantalising my taste buds, but which ones to satisfy? Sweet, nutty Indonesian char grilled chicken satays, or aromatic, hot and sour Thai laksa? Perhaps spicy Singapore noodles or [...]

Many Ni-Vanuatuans (meaning ‘of Vanuatu’) live a traditional life, upholding customs that have been passed down through generations. It’s a very respectful culture, characterized by a constant cycle of rituals and customs, with extended families travelling many miles to join in the celebrations. Elders are held in high esteem, with a Chief appointed to oversee [...]

The newly-renovated Pumpkin Island Retreat Queensland is home to just eco-friendly five cottages, which each feature stunning beach and ocean views.
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At just 6.1 hectares (450 metres in length and 150 metres at its widest point), the island offers a secluded and eco-friendly escape on the Great Barrier Reef. The five cottages are now wholly powered [...]

The noise was deafening.  The roar of blood pumping through my head as we charged forward, hell bent on hitting the start line milliseconds after the gun went.  The commands of the helmsman as he bawled his constantly changing manoeuvres.  The subtly controlled hysteria of the tacticians tongue dominating the mayhem as he called the [...]

Your skin is tanned to a deep leathery brown; your face has the distinct racoon eyes of somebody who spends a lot of time peering through polarized sunnies.  You swagger along with salt stained shoes and salt encrusted clothes.  You’re broke but you sail on a slick, expensive yacht.  Hey you sound like a yachty! [...]