Boating

Boutique cruise line Windstar Cruises are pointing their compass towards Australia and New Zealand  with small ship cruising expeditions onboard revamped ship…

Fiji’s Lau Island Group is a remote archipelago of islands strung like a bejewelled necklace of treasures east of the International Date Line in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean.

Many Ni-Vanuatuans (meaning ‘of Vanuatu’) live a traditional life, upholding customs that have been passed down through generations. It’s a very respectful…

Recently the tiny Pacific Island nation of Palau announced it would ban certain toxic sunscreens to protect its coral reef.  Which got…

There is something wild and exotic about hopping on a private jet and being whisked away to a far-flung South Pacific island.…

Sailors know a thing or two about how to stay dry. It’s often the difference between a really great day at sea…

There are few better ways to explore an archipelago country than by boat. Especially when the country in question has an estimated…

Growing up in Western Australia with its seemingly endless coastline, the beach and the ocean became a significant aspect of life in…

Touted as the world’s largest sand island, Quensland’s World Heritage Fraser Island forms a seaward barrier that has created unique sheltered water…

Travel writer Fiona Harper checks in with Travel Writers Radio which features stories, news and travel updates from around the globe.

A Fiji cruising guide by Sail South Pacific Sail Fiji Planning Guide is a comprehensive planning guide in App format developed for…

Stepping across the Huon Valley boat shed threshold the heady earthy scent of Huon Pine invades my senses. I’m  immediately transported back…

Venturing off the highway has always been an exciting holiday idea. Having the opportunity to see Australia from the water on a…

The Gold Coast Broadwater is a sheltered inland waterway with plenty of anchorages, marinas, beaches and entertainment precincts with easy access for…

Sailing gets into your system and rarely lets go of those who get hooked.  Whether you sail for pleasure, for sport, for…

Have you ever closed your eyes and wondered what life would be like sailing around a tropical island away from the noise,…

While it helps to have your sea legs, knowing how to sail is not a pre-requisite to hopping on board a charter…

We’re spoilt in Australia. Particularly those water babies amongst us. Boating in Australia is simply magnificent. With one of the longest coastlines…

Sailing to Espiritu Santo and dropping anchor in the clear waters surrounding Aore Island, I’m reminded of a previous visit to Vanuatu.…

Australian Marinas such as Soldiers Point Marina in Port Stephens on the NSW north coast have  implemented a “Fish Friendly Marina” program.…

Smartphone Apps are becoming more useful. So much so that it’s becoming harder to imagine doing anything without the ubiquitous smartphone. I…

There is one sure way to avoid the ever-increasing crowds at your favourite tropical anchorages – boating Bruny Island! Avoid the annual…

There is something wild and exciting about hopping onboard a private yacht and sailing off into unknown waters or uninhabited islands. Daniel…