A popular weekend getaway whose star began to shine in the post World War II era, the Gold Coast back then was simply known by Brisbanites as the south coast.…
Marina
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Stepping across the Huon Valley boat shed threshold the heady earthy scent of Huon Pine invades my senses. I’m immediately transported back to the sawdust-rich floor of my grandfather’s workshop…
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Keith Johnson’s vision for a luxury waterfront development, gracing the pristine shores of Lake Macquarie NSW, Australia’s largest salt-water lake, first emerged in 1999. Now, 16 years later Johnson Property…
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Townsville’s Breakwater Marina is one of the most popular on the northern Queensland coast. With easy access from Cleveland Bay, and with Magnetic Island a few kilometres away, there’s…
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Now under new ownership from mid-last year, Abell Point Marina is receiving a $10 million dollar facelift. Just some of the works include a large dredging program starting next month…
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Australian Marinas such as Soldiers Point Marina in Port Stephens on the NSW north coast have implemented a “Fish Friendly Marina” program. It’s an information campaign and accreditation system developed…
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Hobart’s newest marina the Prince of Wales Bay Marina is a welcome addition to Tasmania’s boating scene. With 160 floating berths utilising Poralu Marine pontoon systems, berths are available for…
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There is something wild and exciting about hopping onboard a private yacht and sailing off into unknown waters or uninhabited islands. Daniel Defoe wrote a fictional autobiography based on an…
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Located just ten minutes walk via a waterfront boardwalk from downtown Airlie Beach, Abel Point Marina has all the services and facilities a boat owner requires. Whether you’re visiting for…
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Located in Brisbane’s Manly Harbour, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron has been ‘the place’ for boaties to meet, compete and socialise for over 125 years. Situated 30 minutes by road from…
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Arriving at Hobart’s Constitution Dock after dusk, when the waterfront pubs and restaurants are hitting their peak, I gratefully shed my wet-weather gear after seven days at sea. Feeling somewhat…
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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…
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Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay NSW Widely recognised as one of Australia’s premier yacht clubs since its inception in the 1920’s, the Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay occupies…