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BERTH EXPLORE DIVE The largest dedicated The only place in the Lose yourself on the Every possible angle or opportunity considered made our experience as superyacht marina world where two natural world’s largest exceptional as possible. The is an inspirational region, with berthage in world heritage sites meet system an abundance of natural wonders to offer – from the reef to the rainforest – but also an inviting infrastructure that is positively working towards making it the pinnacle of yachting destinations.

The enthusiasm of everyone that we met to communicate the beauty of the area and to truly educate with ocean conservation in mind was unrivalled. The passion is real, the experience was life-affirming, and I came away completely motivated to do all I can to ensure that the truth about the GBR is conveyed, understood and, of course, enjoyed!

Julia Zaltzman, Editor | Journalist - Superyachts | Travel | Lifestyle | Property 2 SUPERYACHT GROUP GREAT BARRIER REEF WELCOME | 3

Contents 2-3 WELCOME 4-5 FROM THE CHAIR 6-7 ASIA PACIFIC CRUISING MAP 8-9 CITY OF 10-11 CAPTAINS INFORMATION Welcome 12-13 CITY OF CAIRNS – GENERAL INFORMATION The Super Yacht Group Great Barrier Reef is a non-profit 14-15 CITY OF CAIRNS – CONT. Acknowledgements 16-17 GREAT BARRIER REEF PRESERVATION industry consortium promoting Cairns and the Great 18-19 GREAT BARRIER REEF - GENERAL INFORMATION With thanks to Cairns Maps Barrier Reef region as a premier super yacht destination Regional Council for their Matt Templeton - Cairns 20-21 VOYAGE OF THE YEAR – GREAT continuing support, making Charts and Maps for cruising, refit and maintenance, training and charter. BARRIER REEF this publication possible. 22-23 NORTH OF CAIRNS Martin and Jo Debanks - Graphic Design MY Spirit - Great Barrier Jay Tweedie 24-25 NORTH OF CAIRNS – GENERAL As a non-profit group, the SuperYacht Group Cairns, a customs clearance port is the hub Reef Cruising Itineraries Content INFORMATION Great Barrier Reef provides complimentary of the region, seen now as a “hotspot for and Ports North. Carrie Carter - Carter 26-27 NORTH OF CAIRNS – DIVE AND Marine Agencies information for superyachts on all aspects superyachts” in Australia and the South SITES Photography Citizens of the Great Barrier of service to ensure your visit here is Pacific due to its ideal location, full service Advance Cairns Reef 28-29 NORTH OF CAIRNS - DIVE AND Calypso Imagery Coral Sea Marina Resort exceptional. Advocacy between superyacht capability and destination appeal. Cairns SNORKEL SITES CONT. Christian Miller Crystalbrook Collection - experienced members facilitates the delivery is the only place in the world where two 30-31 NORTH OF CAIRNS – CRUISING GUIDE Photography Crystalbrook Superyacht Coral Sea Foundation Marina 32-33 SOUTH OF CAIRNS of a high-end product delivered with the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Reef and Coral Sea Marina Resort Hamilton Island - qualia perfect timing and etiquette essential in the Rainforest meet - one of the reasons why 34-35 SOUTH OF CAIRNS – GENERAL Crystalbrook Collection Jarramali Rock Art Tours INFORMATION / SPORTSFISHING Frontrowfoto Joanne Drake this industry. We have recommendations for our region currently welcomes approx. 70% PNG Yacht Services 36-37 WHITSUNDAYS Parley for the Oceans all areas of experienced high-level service of the national visitation. Ports North Melanesian Tourist Services providers to support everything a superyacht 38-39 WHITSUNDAYS – GENERAL Tourism Australia PNG Yacht Services INFORMATION Tourism Events Susan Byrne Callaghan requires when visiting the Great Barrier Reef: Authentic cultural and outback experiences Tourism Tropical North 40-41 WHITSUNDAYS – DIVE AND SNORKEL Tourism Australia • Great Barrier Reef Access and Information are readily available in our part of the world Queensland TTNQ SITES Zulu Gamefishing Charters Zulu Gamefishing Charters • Guest Services / Exclusive Island Access and we are only a short steam away and a 42-43 WHITSUNDAYS – WHERE TO STAY • Super Yacht Preferred Providores logical home port for vessels chartering in 44-45 WHITSUNDAYS – CRUISING GUIDE The information provided by the SuperYacht Group Great Barrier • Refit/Maintenance Information nearby PNG, Solomon Islands and Indonesia. 46-47 THE TORRES STRAIT Reef is for informational purposes only. The SuperYacht Group Great Barrier Reef Inc. provides the information in good faith, but • Airport Private Jet / Helicopter Logistics 48-49 PAPUA NEW GUINEA gives no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express, • Experienced Super Yacht Tradesmen We promote good eco-practices and 50-51 PAPUA NEW GUINEA – GENERAL implied, statutory or otherwise in respect to the accuracy, currency, completeness, suitability, validity or quality of reliability of the • Marina Access, Cairns, Port Douglas and encourage our visitors to take part in our INFORMATION information contained in this document, or that the information will 52-23 PAPUA NEW GUINEA – CHART AND be fit for any particular purpose. You should not rely upon the material Airlie Beach local research and preservations efforts to or information in this Guide Book as a basis for making any business, • Remote Medical Logistics ensure our Great Barrier Reef and Oceans all CULTURAL PROTOCOL legal or any other decisions. Any reliance you place on such material is 54-55 SUPPORT TEAM FOR SUPERYACHTS therefore strictly at your own risk. To the maximum extent permitted • Dayworkers / Crew over the world are protected and treasured by law, any liability for loss, damage, cost or expense resulting from the 56-57 MARINAS AND SHIPYARDS use of or reliance on this information is entirely excluded. SuperYacht • Training facilities – including STCW for future generations. Please come and Group Great Barrier Reef Inc. recommends that all vessels engage 58-59 MARINAS AND SHIPYARDS Renewal see our fascinating Great Barrier Reef and an accredited yacht agent or consult with the appropriate legal 60-61 GREAT BARRIER REEF professionals, to ensure they receive the most relevant and • Guides / Agents – Cairns and the Great experience the world-class diving and advice for their circumstances. Superyacht Group Great Barrier Reef INTERNATIONAL MARINE COLLEGE Inc. recommends the engagement of local guides and/or legal advice Barrier Reef - The Kimberley Region – PNG snorkelling opportunities for yourself – we 62-63 SERVICES DIRECTORY to ensure compliance with and respect of, local laws and customs. (insert symbol) Copyright SuperYacht Group Great Barrier Reef Inc – Solomons – Indonesia promise you won’t be disappointed! 64-65 SERVICES DIRECTORY CONT. 2019. All rights reserved. 4 SUPERYACHT GROUP GREAT BARRIER REEF WELCOME | AGENTS LIST 5

Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia/ JJ Marine Indonesia – Jimmy Blee A word from www.indonesianmarineservices.com Australian Super Yacht Services Queensland Pty Ltd – Pat McLoughlin our Chair www.australiansuperyachts.com.au

Carter Marine Agencies Our Manager – Carrie Carter www.cartermarine.com Awarded the prestigious Australian Superyacht Industry ‘Service Provider of the Year, 2019’ Melanesian Luxury Yacht Services our group is led by Manager, Joanne Drake – Angela Pennefather (pictured) who is a passionate past-superyacht www.melanesianyachts.com senior crew-member, crew agent and trainer. Joanne’s experience at sea provides invaluable Melanesian Tourist Services insight to all members, service providers and – Sir Peter Barter committee members who themselves, represent www.mtspng.com a cross-section of stakeholders from the regional industry. This collaborative approach provides all Super Yacht Logistics yachts with an unforgettable experience. (Japan Specialist) – Carol Harris You will meet us at various International Yacht www.superyachtlogistics.com Shows and Rendezvous in the South Pacific It has certainly been a privilege to be Chair concierge services and as a result see these speaking with captains and their crew about their to this amazing group of over 100 members high-end vessels return year after year. once-in-a-lifetime experience in our region. Having that are so passionate about providing the Coastal Trading Act to allow foreign all the service and maintenance needs met within quality services to the worldwide Superyacht With invaluable ongoing financial support from flagged vessels to charter in Australia. the close proximity of the largest superyacht marina Industry visiting our shores for the last four Cairns Regional Council, Ports North, and the The last couple of years have been our in Australia, accompanied by the 1120t Mobile Boat years. SYGGBR Membership base, the Super Yacht best yet and we feel this is due to the Hoist and an international airport, it’s clear that The Group Great Barrier Reef pride themselves ongoing ‘word of mouth’ rapport that Great Barrier Reef region, Australia offers nothing Cairns now offers availability to a 1120 ton with continual, consistent global marketing these high-class visitors to our region less than the perfect home port! shiplift and this will assist our Superyacht and membership presence at International share when docked alongside similar Group Great Barrier Reef member’s goal to Boat Shows every year. vessels all over the world. Your Invitation… promote our unique destination and offer Annually the group invites a small group of industry premium quality services to entice these SYGGBR proactively supports our national As Chair, I look forward to welcoming you leaders from around the world to experience the majestic vessels to our shores. We want the body, Superyachts Australia and we have been onboard now, to be part of this fantastic wonder of our area from Cairns to Port Douglas to Owners of these vessels not only to discover instrumental in working with them to develop service network that truly supports this the Whitsunday’s. This is to share our magnificent the beauty of this destination, but we want firstly a purpose-built visa for superyacht crew, unique superyacht industry of Cairns and offering to the global superyacht fleet with the to provide them quality refit facilities, then to gain amendments to the Whitsunday the Great Barrier Reef. rest of the world. Should you be interested in provision them with fresh local produce, Plan of Management for 21 new Superyacht taking part in this tour, please contact us at info@ supply quality fuel, let them stock up on all anchorages for vessels 35-70m LOA and now Carrie Carter superyachtgroup.com for further application their ship chandlery items, provide first class we await the approval of legislative changes to Chairperson details. 6 ASIA PACIFIC CRUISING MAP | 7

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Asia Pacific Cruising Map The island nations that lie map will reveal something • Cairns to PNG sail time south of the Tropic of Cancer extraordinary. Each year 3 days 663 nautical miles and that are bound by the increasing numbers of • Fiji to Vanuatu sail time Pacific and Indian oceans Superyacht owners base their 3 days 728 nautical miles are part of the magical Asia vessels in the region to take • Vanuatu to Cairns sail time Pacific region, the world’s third advantage of a different type 5.7 days 1361 nautical miles Superyacht cruising ground. of cruising not found in the • Panama Canal to Galapagos Spread out like a string of Mediterranean or Caribbean. sail time 3 days 794 pearls, these island nations nautical miles are connected through their Cruising times • Galapagos to French Melanesian, Micronesian, • Singapore to Thailand sail Polynesia sail time 10 days Antipodean and Asian time 2 days 530 nautical 2984 nautical miles cultures. miles • French Polynesia to Tahiti Each one is distinctive • Bali to Singapore sail time 3 sail time 2 days 603 nautical and superbly unique. From days 858 nautical miles miles north to south and east to • Cairns to Bali sail time 12 • Tahiti to Fiji sail time 7.5 days west, each pin-point on this days 2834 nautical miles 2126 nautical miles 8 THE PERFECT HOME PORT CITY OF CAIRNS | 9

reputation continues to grow, supported by the work of the Super Yacht Group Great Barrier Reef and the Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef, we play host to ever-greater numbers and larger sizes of international and Australian superyachts. Cairns offers Australia’s largest dedicated superyacht marina - able to accommodate vessels up to 140m - together with excellent refit and maintenance facilities, including the world’s largest mobile boat hoist. Our city’s renowned international marine training college and experienced service and supply Welcome to Cairns – a one-of-a-kind agents cater to the every need of local and superyacht destination. international yachts, owners and crew. We are uniquely positioned as the Cairns Regional Council recognises the international gateway to two precious significant value of the superyacht cruising World Heritage listed natural wonders – the sector, and we are proud to support the Super spectacularly beautiful Great Barrier Reef Yacht Group Great Barrier Reef as it promotes and the world’s most ancient Wet Tropics our industry’s outstanding capabilities and Rainforest. our region as Australia’s top superyacht Boasting pristine and vibrant cruising destination. waters, a superb tropical climate and an I invite you to visit our very special part of unparalleled variety of experiences, we are the world, and look forward to welcoming you home to Australia’s largest marine tourism and your crew to Cairns and the Great Barrier sector and a hot-spot for superyachts. Reef soon. In fact, Cairns is the most visited port THE PERFECT HOME PORT in Australia for superyachts, with vessels Bob Manning staying on average for 46 days. As our Mayor of Cairns

Crystalbrook Collection, owner of • Bailey, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, City of Cairns Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Cairns, Queensland Douglas, is one of Australia’s leading • Flynn, a Crystalbrook Collection Hotel, Cairns, considered the gateway to Australia’s Great sustainable independent tourism Cairns, Queensland – opening April 2020 Barrier Reef, is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. companies. • Kingsley, a Crystalbrook Collection The group’s hospitality portfolio includes Hotel, Cairns is the custom clearance port of metres within a few minutes walk of the a selection of personality-led luxury hotels • Newcastle, New South Wales the Great Barrier Reef region and the attractive CBD. and resorts including: The Group also owns and operates dedicated superyacht marina - Cairns Visit Cairns for the Great Barrier Reef • Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort, Crystalbrook Station and its subsidiary Marlin Marina, boasts the largest capability and Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, Cairns, Queensland pastoral businesses, Crystalbrook Lodge, • Little Albion, a Crystalbrook Collection Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, and the in all of Australia can accommodate vessels but don’t miss the great things to do in and Boutique Hotel, , New South Wales 90-foot motor yacht MV Bahama. in a safe and secure marina up to 140 around town. 10 THE PERFECT HOME PORT CITY OF CAIRNS | 11

You must report if you are carrying: City of Cairns • restricted and performance enhancing drugs • animal or plant material CUSTOMS INFORMATION • protected wildlife and products made from them • food items i.e. meat products, dairy, eggs, grains etc. • high risk items must be declared and will be taken and destroyed. Biosecurity reporting is now done online http://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity/ avm/vessels/mars Taxation GREAT BARRIER REEF PERMITS The owners or masters of yachts cruising Regulations ensure use of the Great Barrier Australian waters on control permits will Reef Marine Park is sustainable. be able to obtain Goods and Services Tax VISA REQUIREMENTS • last 6 ports of call • Rules apply to all commercial and (GST)-free repairs or refits by presenting A superyacht Crew Visa subclass 408 is required • full details of all crew and passengers recreational vessels a copy of their control permits and vessel for all non-Australia and non- New Zealander crew onboard • Check if permits are required well in registration certificate to their repairers/ in advance of their arrival. • details of any illness or disease advance refitters. • Visa can be requested for 3, 6, or 12 months • details of firearms and animals • Some areas require specific permits for • Visas required for longer than 3 months • Depending on the vessels intentions whilst activities Chartering in Australia require sponsorship they are in Australia will depend on whether Australia has the largest domestic fleet • Sponsorship must be applied for in prior to they are to be imported and operate under Please ensure you have access to:- of superyachts available for charter lodging individual visas a Control Permit. Control Permits can • zoning maps, plans of management, waste in Asia Pacific. The majority of these • Visa extensions require sponsorship and can be granted for 12 months, however ABF disposal regulations vessels are based in New South Wales be lodged whilst crew are still in Australia or will discuss this with each vessel at arrival • anchorage locations and Queensland, however vessels will overseas clearance. See following link for more • compulsory pilotage regulations regularly conduct charters through • Visas are multiple entry information • know regulations regarding reef wildlife , Northern Territory, • Visa period commences for first date of arrival https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving- Victoria and Tasmania. into Australia australia/entering-and-leaving-by-sea/yachts- PILOTAGE REQUIREMENTS For foreign vessel charter, vessels and-pleasure-craft Coastal and Reef Pilotage for the Great Barrier currently are required to be imported AUSTRALIAN BORDER Reef is compulsory for vessels with LOA 70 into Australia to operate commercially. All vessels are required by law to give 96 hours’ AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF metres up. Our national body, Superyacht notice of their intended arrival. AGRICULTURE (BIOSECURITY/ Port pilotage requirements are risked based Australia is working with government Penalties apply for failure to do so. QUARANTINE) and can vary dependent on the port area to allow foreign vessel charter using a All vessels are required by law to give 12-96 hours’ being accessed. temporary coastal trading licence or Vessels need to provide: notice of their intended arrival. Please refer to individual port procedures or facilitate an exemption for superyachts • name of vessel There are strict laws to protect Australian contact your local port agent. to be imported before operating • country and port of registration Environment and Citizens. https://www.amsa.gov.au/safety- commercially. Should this eventuate, it • intended first Australian port Penalties may be imposed for failure to declare navigation/navigating-coastal-waters/great- will be broadcast widely when available. • date and time of arrival certain items. barrier-reef-torres-strait-and-coral-sea 12 THE PERFECT HOME PORT CITY OF CAIRNS | 13

the Mandingalbay Yidinji Ancient Indigenous culture, sharing the knowledge of the traditional lands and waters. Immerse yourself into the deep rainforest up the Skyrail to Kuranda Rainforest Journeys where you just might be lucky enough to see a prehistoric creature in the flesh - a live cassowary or two! We recommend your stay on land to be most enjoyed at the new Riley - A Crystalbrook Collection Resort and the Shangri-La, both only a stones throw from the marina. Tropical North Queensland’s annual wet season produces a spectacular side-effect. All that rain trickles into creeks and rivers, some of which spill spectacularly over the jagged landscape into waterholes and rock pools. Happily for visitors, it’s easy to soak up the BSE - Mobile Boat Hoist sight of these photogenic waterfalls – and In a game-changing move BSE Maritime City of Cairns perhaps enjoy a refreshing swim or even a Cairns recently commissioned few mist-fuelled rainbows – on a languid day- the Pacific’s largest Mobile Boat Hoist GENERAL INFORMATION trip around the regions spectacular waterfall in June 2019. Capable of moving 1120 circuit. Whether you are after a tranquil tonnes, the Italian built seven story high The appeal of the region for visiting at the nearby Salt House - within minutes escape or an adventurous hike, we have the hoist is able to lift vessels straight out superyachts is not only the ideal location, walk of the vessel as well as regular captains perfect waterfall for you. of the water for transfer to hard stands natural beauty and world heritage attractions lunches. or maintenance halls and offers greater of the Great Barrier Reef, but also offering all Cairns boasts the most capable marina flexibility and improved scheduling, of the required infrastructure and services in Australia, accommodating vessels up to capacity and efficiencies for cruising within a close ten-minute radius to the port of 140m in their dedicated superyacht berths yacht clients. Cairns. We work with visiting yachts to assist at Cairns Marlin Marina. BSE Cairns Slipways BSE Cairns Slipways has always had an with the vital research being done to preserve now offers the largest Mobile Boat Hoist in impressive refit capability complete with the Great Barrier Reef for future generations, the Pacific, capable of lifting vessels up to a 1200 tonne rail slipway (80m LOA and including beach clean-ups and most recently 1120t and works collaboratively with the 22 metre beam) and over 360 metres of in our new partnerships with Citizens of the manufacturing and engineering capabilities serviced wharf space. Reef, Great Barrier Reef Legacy, Parley and The of Norship and Tropical Reef Shipyards. Add in all-weather enclosed Coral Sea Foundation. An international airport is less than 10 maintenance halls and a team of highly These groups further help to facilitate minutes drive from the superyacht marina skilled and experienced tradespeople philanthropic investment opportunities for and a world class maritime college (Great and sliphands and its easy to understand reef research along with working to create Barrier Reef International Marine College) the why BSE Cairns has become the shipyard more cultural awareness of our destination. same distance away. of choice for cruising yachts in northern Monthly networking events are organised Visit nearby Yarrabah (just to the East of Australia. with members and superyacht crew in Cairns Cairns across Trinity inlet) and experience 14 THE PERFECT HOME PORT CITY OF CAIRNS | 15

Aboriginal Experiences representing the rainfall is often confined to night time. City of Cairns local Aboriginal culture with integrity and Surface conditions are most often calm but authenticity – a responsibility indeed. We highly can become moderately rough during winter, GENERAL INFORMATION recommend you visit Jarramali Rock Tours with although in and around the reefs there is twenty thousand year old aboriginal rock art, plenty of shelter from the ocean . The Daintree Rainforest people. Multi-faceted and imbued with ancient Mandingalbay Ancient Indigenous Tours and - Sportsfishing season July - December July Visiting the Daintree Rainforest is a mind blowing wisdom, Australia’s Aboriginal people are warm, visit the outback Mt Mulligan Lodge. Learn through to December is the ideal timing for experience. The magnificent scenery is strikingly welcoming and extremely generous of spirit; how to throw a spear, hunt whilst stalking and sports-fishing in Tropical North Queensland. diverse including vast mountain ranges, fast getting to know their approach to life may observing wildlife, and how to find plants used Early in the season it is the juvenile black flowing streams, waterfalls, deep gorges and well be one of the richest travel experiences for food and medicine at Cultural marlin (up to 50kg) that abound. These fish dense rainforest. The biodiversity of the tropical available. Tours. grow to size here in our winter months and ecosystem of the Daintree Rainforest is one Australia is often thought of as a young Importantly, each of these experiences also are a great to target on light tackle July to of the most complex on earth and indeed the country. After all, it was colonised by the British involves the use of Aboriginal guides. For who September. This part of the GBR consistently oldest. Much of the rainforest is part of the Wet as recently as 1788. But Aboriginal culture is better to show you around than a traditional produces more recorded numbers of grander Tropics of Queensland World Heritage Site. older than Roman ruins. It predates the Pyramids custodian of the land? Aboriginal guides don’t black marlin (1000lb+ black marlin) annually We highly recommed you take the Skyrail up and existed long before Stonehenge; estimated just afford a unique means of bringing Australia’s than anywhere else in the world. to Barron Falls and take the Kuranda Rainforest to stretch back at least 60,000 years, it is the landscapes to life. As the owners of the stories · In the winter months of June and July, Tours - private ATV tour through the deep oldest continuous living culture in the world. they share with you, they offer a means of dozens of dwarf Minke whales can be seen on rainforest where you may even be lucky enough Yet you won’t find grand monuments dotted connecting with Australian places and cultures their migratory path around the Ribbon Reefs. to see some of the striking ‘dinosaaur bird’ the around Australia’s vast outback. What you’ll quite unlike anything else you’ll find. The famous giant potato cod are present all Cassowary. Stay at the Daintree Ecolodge and discover is a rich culture that has always lived You’ll be sure to find a meaningful, memorable year round. take the stimulating Daintree River Tour for softly. Deeply connected to nature, its historical experience. spectacular birdlife and aquatic viewing. footprint exists through rock paintings that Please refer to our bespoke tour guides in the Notable events date back tens of thousands of years; through members directory to assist you in providing the • Laura Dance Festival – July 3-5th A Culture dancing grounds used for generations; and perfect experience for your guests. unique indigenous cultural celebration of A trip to Australia isn’t just a visit to the land through stories laden with acute wisdom, which aboriginal dance, singing, music and cultural down under: it’s the modern home of an ancient continue to be told today. When to visit performances on a sacred site of a very The best time to visit is May to December, old traditional Bora ground. Jirramali is a however we have superyachts visiting all nearby private property where you can see year round! Due to Queensland’s tropical twenty thousand of year-old rock-art that climate, any time of the year is a good time to can be accessed by helicopter from Cairns, dive the Ribbon Reefs. Water Cooktown or Portland Roads. fluctuate between 22°C in winter and 29°C • Cairns Indigenous Art Fair - 10-12th July during summer. Thanks to the absence of 2020 human activity in the area, visibility is good • Cooktown’s 250th Year Festival - 17th July - year round, with best vis from September to 4th August A three week event showcasing November. Cooktown’s 250 years of Shared History. · During the wet summer months rainfall • Cairns Cup Race Day - August 2020 is moderate but usually limited to early • Cairns Amateurs Race Day - September mornings and later afternoons. The dry 2020 winter months see little rain. December to • Cairns Festival - Sept 2020 February are the rainiest months although • Great Barrier Reef Spawning - Nov/Dec 16 THE PERFECT HOME PORT GREAT BARRIER REEF | 17

Discovering the incredible GBR region has been a revelation! Australia and Tahiti How can I are at both end of the South Pacific and we have strong common bonds: UNESCO help the Reef? biospheres, incredible coral reefs and marine life – ocean conservation is a priority The Great Barrier Reef, and reefs around -, UNESCO world heritage sites, fabulous the world, are under increasing food, safe and secluded cruising grounds from climate change and other local as well as a network of experienced threats. But the Great Barrier Reef is not Great Barrier Reef professionals ensuring visiting yachts will have the best possible time. The dead. The reality is much more complex REEF PRESERVATION South Pacific and Australia are definitely than that, with areas of damage but also appearing on more and more owners’ areas of incredible beauty and life. It’s bucket list and for the right reasons. a resilient ecosystem and still a place of Christelle Holler, Director - Tahiti Private incredible beauty and life, but we need Expeditions, Director - International everyone’s help to keep it that way. Superyacht Society Would you and your crew like to be a part of the important future research and preservation efforts on the Great Barrier Reef? It’s easy - ask us how to get involved in the Great Reef Census program with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef and do your part to help us survey the 40% of the reef that is currently undocumented! There are many more opportunities for you and your crew to get involved in the future preservation efforts on the Great Barrier Reef and to clean up our beaches! We work closely with the following foundations in our region and can also assist you to find a scientist / marine biologist to come on board your vessel: • Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef • Coral Sea Foundation • Great Barrier Reef Legacy • Parley for the Oceans • Stuart Ireland - Reef Today Series • International Seakeepers Society

Come and experience the beauty, magnificence and diverstity of the Great Barrier Reef for yourself! 18 THE PERFECT HOME PORT GREAT BARRIER REEF | 19

Great Barrier Reef RECOMMENDED GENERAL INFORMATION DIVE GUIDES

The UNESCO World Heritage Great • The region provides the most diverse GBR Region Barrier Reef - Quick facts options in outer reef, inner reef, island, Dive Addiction - Tom Lang • It makes up about 10% of the world’s beach and coral cay experiences. www.diveaddiction.com.au Top coral reef ecosystems. • It is the best managed reef in the world. Coral Sea Foundation - Dr Andy Lewis • It is one of the most complex natural • The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park www.coralseafoundation.net tips systems on earth. sets a global benchmark for marine • It covers 344,400km2 in area, protected area management. Whitsunday’s A few tips from John Rumney of and stretches 2,300km along the • All commercial and recreational Reef Safari - Theunis Venter the Great Barrier Reef Legacy. The Queensland coast. activities are regulated by the Great www.reefsafari.com Great Barrier Reef is the size of Italy • Includes the world’s largest coral reef Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. so to get the best out of your reef ecosystem, with 600 types of hard & • Best practice management and a firm PNG experience you may want to: soft coral. commitment from the tourism industry PNG Yacht Services - Craig de Wit • Consists of 3,000 coral reefs, 600 to its conservation, result in best reef [email protected] 1. Hire a quality guide with continental islands, 1625 types of fish management and protects the values of Melanesian Luxury Yacht Services experience in the area of operation and 133 varieties of sharks and rays. the Marine Park. - Angela Pennefather (speak to Super Yacht Group Great • It is roughly the same area as Japan, • Best management tools applied: www.melanesianyachts.com Barrier Reef - a complimentary Germany or Italy. - Partnerships and innovative best Coral Sea Foundation - Dr Andy Lewis service). • Around 80% of all tourism activity practice initiatives - Permits and licenses www.coralseafoundation.net occurs within just 7% of the Great - Education and community awareness - 2. Consider the calendar of natural Barrier Reef region. Research - Zoning Indonesia history events: • Cairns is the Gateway to the Great Asia Pacific Superyachts Indonesia Eg: In June and July the northern Barrier Reef, with closest access points For more detailed information - Jimmy Blee Great Barrier Reef is host to one of to the reef from Cairns, Port Douglas, on permits and zoning maps, www.indonesianmarineservices.com the world’s most incredible wildlife Mission Beach and Cape Tribulation. visit gbrmpa.gov.au experiences, - swimming with Dwarf Minke whales. This is a special permitted activity so you will want to hire a whale guide and permit There is a gross misunderstanding about the condition and health to snorkel/dive with the friendliest of the Great Barrier Reef. The way the reef bounces back from mammals on the planet or Turtle cyclone damage is a thing of beauty. The change since cyclone nesting in Nov-December. ‘Debbie’ hit the in 2017 is inspiring. Perhaps more attention should be paid to the way this wonderful living organism heals itself and less newsprint given to people’s opinion 3. Take advantage of the various voiced from far away. Come see for yourself. If you make the regional airports such as Hamilton effort to visit the Great Barrier Reef, you will not be disappointed! Island, Lizard Island, Lockhart River Captain Robert “Johnno” Johnston - SY FIDELIS or Horn Island to rendezvous with your vessel and access the best reefs and wildlife experiences. 20 THE PERFECT HOME PORT GREAT BARRIER REEF | 21

DAY 5 - RIBBON REEF # 3 TO DAY 9 – RIBBON REEF # 10 TO RIBBON REEF # 5 – 10NM’S LIZARD ISLAND – 25, NM’S Great Barrier Reef We head further North along the Ribbon Reefs Heading towards Lizard Island and anchoring anchoring at Ribbon Reef # 5 in Watsons bay we were lucky enough to CRUISING GUIDE Excellent snorkelling was had at the Clam pick up a Spanish Mackerel for dinner. Once Gardens and Nemo’s Wall. Another amazing anchored, the guests asked if we could take From Captain Martin Debanks – MY Spirit - Bommie were snorkelled, the afternoon saw anchorage, crystal clear water, sandy bottom, a couple of them on an intro dive which we Winner of Superyacht Industry Voyage of us at The Point, another fantastic snorkelling surrounded by Bommies…. We are certainly were more than happy to do. We dropped the Year Award 2019 site. All three sights were spectacular. seeing a pattern. in at the clam gardens and had a fantastic 45 Agincourt Reefs are dived daily from Port minutes dive admiring the soft corals and The Great Barrier Reef has had some Douglas, the Quicksilver pontoon is there. I DAY 6 – RIBBON REEF #5 TO the incredibly tame fish life. The afternoon damaging publicity over the last few years, as could not hazard a guess as to how may divers RIBBON REEF # 9 – 25NM’S was spent hiking to Captain Cooks Lookout one would expect some has been warranted. and snorkelers pass through there every year. We anchored as we usually do at the South and playing around on the beautiful beach in However, as we all know some has been My hat goes off to the dive guides and dive end of Ribbon Reef # 9. We snorkelled Watsons bay. After a quick stop at the Marlin purely sensationalistic journalism. Myself operators who do such an amazing job of Wonderland and the passage, spectacular… bar for a cold beer everyone returned for and the rest of my crew on board Spirit are keeping these reefs in amazing condition. This This is one of the most easily entered and dinner where the resident nurse sharks, giant passionate about the Reef, this is where we is inspiring and what we wanted to see. That protected anchorages on the reef. As with grouper and trevally came to put on a show for live and this is where we are lucky enough evening we anchored at Rachel Carson Reef. most visits here we only shared it with one us in the underwater lights. to work. With over 3000 reef systems and of the local game boats out marlin fishing. Cays, and an abundance of marine life, the DAY 3 – RACHEL CARSON TO We have a great relationship with the Game DAY 10 - LIZARD ISLAND TO Great Barrier reef is the largest Coral reef in RIBBON REEF # 3 – 25NM’S fishing fleet as we Mother Ship for them PORT DOUGLAS – 120 NM’S the world and without a doubt one of Natures This morning we checked out Southern through the Giant Black Marlin Season. These After an overnight passage to Port Douglas Greatest Gift to us all. Escape reefs and decided not to snorkel there. guys popped over to say hi and dropped us off we entered CrystalBrook SuperYacht Marina The visibility was not very good and we had some fresh Mahi Mahi. for our final day of this incredible trip. Here DAY 1 – PORT DOUGLAS TO ST storm damage in evidence. We snorkelled the The local Captains and crew of these where the Rain Forest meets the Reef is a CRISPIN REEF – 40 NM’S inside wall at Rachel Carson and the Northern boats work extremely hard in sometimes vibrant bustling sea side town. Chic boutiques, Our first day saw us leave Port at around 11 am end. Both good there was no bleaching very rough conditions. They are passionate gourmet restaurants, one of the best beaches heading North East to St Crispin reef for the or Storm damage but not much fish life. about the reef and the fishing and operate in the world and access easily to such iconic afternoon and evening. This is a great under Anchorage that evening was taken at Ribbon a tag and release programme where places as Hartley’s Crocodile farm and the used anchorage the weather was beautiful, Reef # 3 ever possible. They are a vital part of the Daintree, really a great place to start and finish. one of those glassy calm days that the reef Australian economy bringing tourists from What did the Reef have to say to me this last can produce this time of year. Steaming time DAY 4 – RIBBON REEF # 3 all over the world to the Great Barrier Reef. 10 days? Well, she has had some knocks that’s was around 3 and a half hours. That afternoon – 10 NM’S for sure but that just gives her personality. She we ran our guests over to South Agincourt Today we snorkelled the Southern end of DAY 7/8 – RIBBON REEF # 9 TO is still there providing a living for thousands where they snorkelled Advanced Bommie. It Ribbon Reef #3, Steves Bommie, Flare Point RIBBON REEF # 10 – 10 NM’S of people bringing tourists from all over the was stunning, great coral and an abundance and The Temple of Doom. All very good, once Again, another fantastic anchorage….shared world to Australia. I have been truly impressed of fish life. again no evidence of Coral Bleaching and only with the fish and the stars. We stayed with what I have seen these last 10 days minimal storm damage on the Outside walls. for two days, this area has some of the most and I will not hesitate to bring my future DAY 2 - ST CRISPIN’S REEF TO The anchorage itself is fantastic, there really beautiful coral and fish life on the reef. Pinkies clients back. We only scratched the surface RACHEL CARSON – 20 NM’S is nothing like being alone out on the Reef at wall, gardens, lighthouse bommie were all of what she has to offer. I was so inspired by After breakfast we moved Spirit up to South night no light pollution and just the stars for in pristine condition and the guest and crew this journey that we now offer it as a charter Agincourt where Nursery Bommie and Barra company. favourites. starting from Cairns or Port Douglas. 22 CAIRNSTHE PERFECT TRAVELLING HOME PORTNORTH GREAT CAIRNS BARRIER NORTH REEF | 23 North of Cairns WORLD CLASS SPORTSFISHING

yachts include Numbers 3, 5 and 9 Ribbon Reefs. Lizard Island itself is also a must visit destination close to the fishing and the word- famous “” dive spot at the top of Number 10 Ribbon Reef.

The Season July through to December is the ideal timing for sports-fishing in Tropical North Queensland. Early in the season it is the juvenile black marlin (up to 50kg) that CAIRNS TRAVELLING NORTH abound. These fish grow to size here in our winter months and are a great to target on light tackle July to September. The waters of Tropical North Queensland, Heavy tackle fishing for giant black marlin North of Cairns and in particular along the Great Barrier Reef (up to 550kg) and other large pelagic species (GBR) are one of the best sports-fisheries in is ideal from late September through mid- The only place in the world where two the world. This part of the GBR consistently December. Wider off the edge as the water UNESCO World Heritage sites meet. produces more recorded numbers of grander warms later in the season, big congregations black marlin (1000lb+ black marlin) annually This region offers world-famous From world-class sportsfishing to than anywhere else in the world. natural assets and a rich cultural unblievable snorkelling and diving The Ribbon Reefs are part of a string of coral history with outstanding access (winning best Australian Voyage of reefs spanning over a 120km stretch from to Australia, Malanesia, Indonesa, the Year), this region has it all and Cairns and Port Douglas north to Lizard Island. Micronesia, Asia and the world. has to be seen to be believed! They have an astonishing array of species and set themselves apart from other regions due to the sheer size of the fish that infiltrate. Mostly inaccessible on day trips, the region is best explored over a number of days. Fishing by day on the drop off on the eastern side of the hard edge of reef. Anchoring by night just minutes away in the calm water lagoons created by these breaking reefs, most of which run north to north west providing the perfect protection from our typical south east winds. Some favourites for the larger super 24 HEADER HEADCAIRNS WHITSUNDAYS TRAVELLING NORTH | 25 Green Island, Double Island, Low Isles, Lizard Island, Stanley Island, the Flinders Group National Park, Haggerston Island.

Lizard Island Lizard Island is ruggedly beautiful with 24 secluded beaches and a private resort. The North of Cairns ultimate spot for luxurious seclusion, serious game fishing and world class diving. The Lizard GENERAL INFORMATION Island group offer sheltered anchorage within a well-developed fringing reef packed full of Atherton Tablelands pristine coral and marine life. For 360˚ blue The Atherton Tablelands offers so much water views, retrace Cook’s footsteps and climb diversity. Taking in Julatten in the north to the top of Cook’s Look. through to Tully in the south there is no single The Southern Cross constellation appears best thing that the region offers. Sitting on top in the night sky, migratory humpback whales of the hills surrounding Cairns, the countryside and inquisitive dwarf minke whales are a is very different to that on the coast with common sight. Famous Black Marlin breed rolling green paddocks, rich red volcanic soil from September, and November sees the coral and the air is about 5˚cooler. spawn and the Lizard island classic game fishing Cape York Peninsula It has amazing wildlife, especially birds competition take place. Rich with Aboriginal culture and and marsupials, with gourmet food and wine Australian pioneering history, Cape York tasting galore. There is the prolific waterfall Cooktown Peninsula is an untamed wilderness circuit, volcanic crater lakes and dams and of The story of Cooktown is fascinating. Boom to area waiting to be explored. Drive along course the amazing Curtain Fig tree that is not bust on a magnified scale. It has been inhabited red outback roads, explore wetlands to be missed. a place to relax and unwind. The award winning by indigenous people for thousands of years, brimming with birds and fish, discover Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina, Port Douglas prior to Cook’s landing in 1770. In 1872 gold was gold town ruins, try your luck at isolated Undara National Park offers berthing for berthing for vessels to 50m discovered in the Palmer River, by 1873 it was fishing spots and cool off in a pristine Undara National Park is the area situated and is a fabulous base location for exporting reported men were finding 1oz each per day waterfall. within the McBride volcanic province. It to most remote and idyllic parts of the Great and the gold rush was on. By 1885, Cooktown’s The Kuku-yalanji people invite you contains 164 volcanoes, vents and cones, Barrier Reef. population passed 35,000, it had 65 hotels to experience the rugged beauty of brilliant to see by helicopter. The lava tubes and a busy commercial port was welcoming Cape York Peninsula. 330 km north are regarded amongst the largest and longest Low Isles supplies and dispatching gold, beef, pearls, west of Cairns near the historic town on the planet. The park contains the remains Made up of Low and Woody Islands, these bêche-de-mer (sea cucumbers) and timber. of Laura is located the Quinkan Rock of the earth’s longest flow of lava originating idyllic tropical islands are just eight nautical By the early 1990’s Cooktown’s economic Art which UNESCO regards as one of from a single volcano. Bayliss Cave is the miles from Port Douglas. They are surrounded windfalls had all but disappeared but now the Top Ten most significant bodies of remains of a lava tube that was once over by 55 acres of coral reef, much of it close to modern minerals have been found and Indigenous Rock Art in the world, whichis 100km in length. The cave itself is over the shore which forms a protected blue lagoon new industries created. The little village of outstanding for its variety, quantity and 1,300m in length, 11m high and 22m wide, an creating a calm site. Cooktown has sprung into life once again and quality. Be inspired by a pristine and absolute must see. With spectacular coral gardens and marine it has become the heart of Cape York. Now culturally significant rock art site called life below the water, above there is a plethora listed as one of Australia’s ultimate must-do ‘Magnificent Gallery’ that archaeologists Port Douglas of spectacular migratory bird life such as experiences, Guurrbi Tours is a magical, award- predict is a 20,000-year-old outback Port Douglas is now the quintessential tropical mangrove kingfishers, sea eagles and ospreys. winning experience guided by Nugal-warra museum. Access by Either 4WD and luxury destination. As you enter the township The islands are home to a research centre and Elder and Guugu Yimithirr speaker, story- helicopter. you automatically feel that you have arrived in a lighthouse built in 1878. keeper, Willie Gordon. 26 CAIRNS TRAVELLING NORTH CAIRNS NORTH | 27

North of Cairns DIVE & SNORKEL SITES

Cormorant Reef ribbon #9 and #10 it boasts dive with very gentle currents 14˚ 39.982’ S - 145˚ 38.605’ E amazing corals. This is a great and usually calm surface NOVICE DIVE night dive location. Expect conditions. Suitable for Beautiful sandy floors, to see clown fish, barracuda, novices to dive all year round. deep channels and strong red bass, sweetlips and huge Lots of bommies in shallow currents and offers divers an schools of giant trevally. water with plenty of exploring easy lagoon style dive. The Diving depth 5m to 20m. to do. Diving depth 5m to marine life is spectacular. The Visibility from 15m to 20m. 20m. Visibility from 15m to overhangs offer an aquarium 20m. of small fish life and pink lace Pixies Pinnacle corals. Diving depth 10m to 14˚ 55.790’ S - 145˚ 40.491’ E Clam Gardens 16m. EVERYONE DIVE INTERMEDIATE DIVE. North west corner of a small Located between ribbon reefs Snake Pit plug reef between ribbon #9 #4 and #5, called ribbon reef INTERMEDIATE DIVE and #10. This is a pinnacle 4 1/2. A small reef running Halfway between Lizard dive and an all year round north south. Find garden eels Island and Ribbon Reef #10, site. This site has the best swaying on the sandy bottom. Snake Pit is a remote site of everything the GBR has Small bommies covered in live suitable for the intermediate to offer. The marine life coral make great photographs diver. Made up of a series of packed onto this pinnacle against the wall backdrop. eight bommies, check out the is simply amazing. A torch Diving depth 5m to 40m. manta ray feeding station on is a must have accessory the northern most bommie. here. Towards the tip of the Temple of Doom Look out for rays, sea snakes, pinnacle the hard and soft NOVICE / INTERMEDIATE green and hawkesbill turtles coral is outstanding and even DIVE and of course brilliant coral. includes black coral. Just the A pinnacle dive with gentle Diving depth 10m to 22m. best and not to be missed. currents and generally calm Diving depth 5m to 40m. surface conditions. Provides Challenger Bay Visibility from 20m to 30m. year round diving and minke BEGINNERS DIVE whales in season. Lots of A sloping reef dive, this is Pixies Garden pelagic action and a dive an all year round site great NOVICE DIVE site that rewards those with for beginners with minimal A dive site located off the a keen eye. Lots to see and currents and the surface is western side of the southern do. Diving depth 3m to 24m. generally calm. Between end of ribbon #10. A bommie Visibility from 20m to 30m. 28 CAIRNS TRAVELLING NORTH NORTH OF CAIRNS | 29

North of Cairns DIVE & SNORKEL SITES

Steve’s Bommie Nursery Bommie Opal Reef 15˚ 30.159’ S - 145˚ 47.363’ E NOVICE / INTERMEDIATE 16˚ 13.615’ S - 145˚ 53.389’ E NOVICE / INTERMEDIATE DIVE KAYAKING, SNORKELING DIVE. A Pinnacle dive considered as AND PADDLE SKI. A pinnacle dive described one of the most spectacular Let the current take you. as an “Oasis in the desert”, in the Agincourt Reef system. Float with turtles and manta it never fails to impress. Dive only on an incoming rays. Amazing experience. Located to the south west of . Expect to see a huge Big game fishing in season, ribbon #3 south end. Start number of different types September to November. your dive by descending of fish from rays, pickhandle to the base where Steve’s barracudas and numerous Upolu Cay memorial plaque is located. clown and pink anemone 16˚ 40.354’ S - 145˚ 56.045’ E A winding path around fish. Brilliant opportunities Perfect sandy cay for picnics the pinnacle will slowly lead for photography and deep and champagne. Access you back to the surface. The sea fishing. Diving depth point for Quicksilver pontoon abundance of marine life is maximum 25m. for reef scenic flights. astonishing as are the many Wonder wall diving in the types of hard and soft corals. lagoon. Diving depth 3m to 35m. North Escape Reef Andy’s Postcard 15˚ 50.488’ S - 145˚ 49.140’ E ADVANCED DIVE. INTERMEDIATE DIVE A 30m pinnacle. Located between ribbon #1 and Agincourt Reef. Turtle Bay A deep wall dive. Water NOVICE DIVE clarity and visibility are North end of Third Sister Reef excellent. Be careful of in Tongue Reef. Excellent depths and currents. Offers PHOTO: CHRISTIAN MILLER for novice divers. Meet35kg amazing biodiversity and maori wrasse called “Killer” photographic opportunities. and “Dopey” the turtle. Diving depth maximum Beautiful corals cover the reef 100m. Visibility from 10m edge. Diving depth 1m to 5m. to 30m. 30 CAIRNS TRAVELLING NORTH NORTH OF CAIRNS | 31

DAY 3 DAY 5 Make the most of an early arrival at Pixie Depart early with an alfresco breakfast whilst Pinnacle. It’s a dive site, suited to everyone underway taking time to enjoy the sun and for the best of everything the GBR has to scenery before arriving late morning in Cooktown. offer, with amazing visibility all year round. Cooktown has a significant history for both There’s lots of bommies in shallow water aboriginal and western peoples. Listed as one with heaps of exploring to do. Don’t forget of the best Australian experiences is a Guurrbi your torch! To the east of the legendary tour with elder Willie Gordon, Guugu Yimithirr Ribbon Reef #10 is where more than half speaker and storyteller, to understand the North of Cairns the marlin have been caught in the Lizard magical dreamtime. After rejoining the yacht, Island Classic fishing competition. Enjoy a indulge in water sports or enjoy champagne CRUISING GUIDE leisurely lunch on anchor and an afternoon with friends in comfort and style, whilst the EXPLORE THE GREAT BARRIER REEF snorkeling in the lagoon of Challenger Bay, crew discreetly decorate the yacht for a theme before taking a sunset cruise to Lizard Island night, with costumes and entertainment DAY 1 spectacular dive at Steve’s Bommie. Perfect to anchor in picturesque Watsons’s Bay for worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster. Embark your Superyacht at Cairns Marlin for the novice and intermediate diver, this the night. Marina or The Crystalbrook Superyacht pinnacle dive is described as an “oasis in Dinner is a feast of freshly caught DAY 6 Marina, Port Douglas. We head 40nm to the desert” for marine life. It never fails seafood, followed by the entertainment of Awake for an early swim in the turquoise Opal Reef, which will be your first protected to impress. For snorkelers, the numerous the illuminated underwater lights attracting shallows and have breakfast ashore at the anchorage on the outer reef. After lunch, an large coral heads within the lagoon offer the huge groper and schools of trevally off the most remote and picturesque Mackay Sand amazing experience might be to float with excitement of swimming with a tremendous stern all night. Cay for a morning you will never forget. the current to see turtles and manta rays variety of tropical fish. Anchor at the Low Isles and visit one of whilst kayaking, snorkeling or viewing from For the fishermen, Ribbon #3 is DAY 4 Australia’s original lighthouses and spot a paddle ski. The nearby Linden Banks is a something of a wildcard reef and worth A morning swim in the crystal waters of turtles in the coral gardens or head toward prime spot for the Black Marlin and Sailfish. investing some time with a 2000m line Lizard Island followed by a shore excursion the coast and take a tender to stand on the Dinner tonight is a simple but elegant affair just off the reef to target tuna, wahoo, to climb Cook’s Look. Alternatively, follow unique beach where two world heritage areas and a chance to discuss the adventures of spanish mackerel, marlin and sailfish. In the State park nature walk across the island meet, the Wet Tropics rainforest including the the week ahead. the afternoon, a dive at ribbon #5 called to “Blue Lagoon” - a beautiful setting for a Daintree and the Great Barrier Reef. This is the Andy’s Postcard is home to an abundance picnic lunch and a chance to explore some only place on earth where this happens. DAY 2 of marine life. At certain times of the of the islands 24 beaches. There are so Continue on to Port Douglas for some Awake to being surrounded only by natural year it is possible to join the unusually many options for the afternoon, try a fishing boutique shopping, a spa treatment or a reef and the sounds of the sea. After an curious, migrating dwarf minke whales in expedition to Jewell Reef, one of the best spectacular helicopter ride over the Daintree early departure and a scenic cruise along the water at the stern of the vessel. After places to try your hand at casting for giant canopy. Return to the vessel and head to the inside of the Barrier Reef, arrive at dinner, check out the stars in the amazing 25-35kg Trevally. Or, try some beach cricket Double Island and anchor for dinner. the beginning of the ribbon reefs. Enjoy a southern sky. or volleyball, maybe a dive at the snake pit for the more adventurous and experienced DAY 8 diver. Even take a scenic helicopter ride A final breakfast on board as you prepare to that offers an aerial appreciation of the bid farewell while your Superyacht heads panoramic colours of the reef. Music and along the coastline bound for Cairns Marlin cocktails on the flybridge deck as the sun Marina or The Crystalbrook Superyacht sets, uninterrupted over the coastline in the Marina, signalling the end to a memorable and west. unique charter experience. 32 CAIRNS TRAVELLING SOUTH SOUTH OF CAIRNS | 33

CAIRNS TRAVELLING SOUTH South of Cairns Begin your journey south with more wonders to enjoy.

You must not miss the famous Yongala descend to a mangrove-lined channel in wreck dive for advanced divers and the the west with bays, beaches and rocky spectacular Orpheus Island Lodge. Other headlands along the east coast with more highlights are National Great Barrier Reef diving and snorkeling Park where rainforest and eucalypt forest along the way! 34 HEADER HEAD WHITSUNDAYS | 35

South of Cairns Great Barrier Reef GENERAL INFORMATION CORAL SPAWNING

Each year sometime around in a cascade of clouds of red, November a synchronised coral yellow and orange bundles spawning takes place on the which rise slowly to the Great Barrier Reef. If you’re surface where the process of lucky enough to be visiting fertilisation begins. during this time, it is quite a The time of year that corals spectacular event that attracts spawn depends on their scuba divers and snorkelers location. Those on inshore from across the globe. reefs usually start spawning Likened to underwater one to six nights after the first fireworks, coral spawning on full moon in October, whereas the Great Barrier Reef involves those in outer reefs spawn colonies and species of coral during November or December. polyps simultaneously releasing When an egg is fertilised tiny egg and sperm bundles by a sperm it develops into from their gut cavity into the coral larva called a planula that water. floats around in the water for By expelling the eggs and several days or weeks before sperm at the same time, the settling on the ocean floor. coral increases the likelihood After the planula has settled in Orpheus Island Lodge the island’s signature ‘Dining with the ’ that fertilisation will take place, a particular area it starts to bud A little further South of Cairns, Orpheus dinner experience; an intimate degustation populating the Great Barrier and the coral colony develops. Island Lodge is a secluded island hideaway dinner for two under a starlit canopy on the Reef for future generations. The mass spawning also accommodating just 28 indulged guests at lodge’s jetty. The spawning lasts between provides ready food for other any one time. Orpheus showcases a plethora a few days and a week. This marine creatures, particularly of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Its principal Yongala Wreck Dive is because different species nocturnal animals such as dive sites boast 1,100 of the 1,500 species of Dive the wreck of the S.S. Yongala, Australia’s release their eggs and sperm plankton and some fish species. fish on the reef, the turquoise local waters are largest and most intact historic shipwreck and on different days to prevent Local dive operators are a fisherman’s playground and home to the come face to face with the charismatic mega hybrids from being produced. well-versed on this annual most sought-after reef species in the world. marine life of the world heritage Great Barrier The phenomenon — which phenomena and usually Guests can take the helm of a motorised Reef Marine Park. This is for advanced divers. only happens at night — results plan their trips to the reef to dinghy, complete with gourmet picnic hamper, This is a diving experience for those with a and discover the many pristine private coves sense of adventure, a passion to explore, to that fringe Orpheus or they can succumb to learn about the tragic history and to witness a unique indigenous-inspired treatment at marine life matched by few other places on the the Gwandalan Day Spa. Not to be missed is face of this planet. Don’t forget your permit! 36 | CAIRNS TRAVELLING SOUTH WHITSUNDAYS | 37

CAIRNS TRAVELLING SOUTH Whitsundays A patchwork of 74 bold green shapes lying in a turquoise sea make up the islands of the Whitsundays.

Located just off the east Queensland anchorages, coral reefs, lush bushland, coast, this continental group is home to impressive granite peaks and some untouched sun-soaked beaches with sand remarkable flora, fauna and sea life. as fine as powder. Expect well protected CAIRNS TRAVELLING SOUTH | 39 Fitzroy Island, Bedarra Island, Dunk Island, Hinchinbrook Island, Orpheus Island, Magnetic Island, Whitsundays, Brampton Island, Keswick Island, Percy Islands, Great Keppel Island, Wilson Island, Heron Island, Lady Musgrave Island & Lady Elliott Island. Whitehaven Beach Located on this is a 7km long scimitar shaped beach touted as one of the world’s 10 best. Seeing Whitehaven Beach for the first time is unforgettable, especially from the south via Solway Pass. Its sand is a fraction short of pure silica and as fine as talcum powder and can been seen from the Whitsundays moon. At the northern end is the pristine Hill GENERAL INFORMATION Inlet and Tongue Bay. The silica sands are continually shifting, creating swirling patterns. This feature is best appreciated from the lookout on the tip of Tongue Point and fabulous to paddle ski down at high tide. Close by on Haslewood Island is Chalkies Beach Hamilton Island which boasts small coral reefs and is almost Largest of the six inhabited islands, always deserted. Hamilton Island has a fully serviced commercial airport, splendid restaurants, five star accommodation as well as over 60 different activities. Superyachts up to 50m can either berth in the marina as well as anchoring in Dent Passage with island access via tender. A luxury concierge service is available on the island tto make your visit seamless. The marina side of the island bustles with people, restaurants and bars. Airlie Beach leisure activities, dining and shopping. The The stunningly designed Hamilton Airlie Beach is the tourist hub of the marina precinct itself hosts a range of dining Island Yacht Club and the world Whitsundays region, being the largest town on and bar options all perfect for crew relaxation. renowned qualia resort is close by. the Whitsunday Coast with all the necessary Looking out over to Dent Island is where Indigenous History facilities for visiting Superyachts. Enjoy a you will find a world-class 18 hole golf Follow in the footsteps of the traditional short five minute stroll from the marina to the When to visit course and club house. Up and over the owners of the Whitsundays, the Ngaro people. May to December: Coincide your visit vibrant township and it’s lively nightlife. hill, your golf buggy will take you to the Track their history along the Ngaro Sea Trail, with Hamilton Island Race Week in late Coral Sea Marina Resort is the perfect base August. Australia’s most successful main accommodation side and private traversing the islands over land and sea. for larger Superyachts in the Whitsundays with keelboat regatta held over seven residences of the island. Hamilton Island, A highlight is the walking track leading to an berths available to 80m/5m LAT. days features superb daytime racing, with its slopes overlooking Catseye Bay, interpretive centre at Nara Inlet, Hook Island, Fantastic local provisions are readily balanced by an exceptional harbour side is the pacific version of Porto Cervo with where you can view Aboriginal rock paintings available in Airlie Beach, along with many social scene. unique Australian flavour. and listen to an interactive display explaining entertaining option, expert knowledge on life from the perspective of the Ngaro elders. 40 CAIRNS TRAVELLING SOUTH WHITSUNDAYS | 41

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) Zoning Information: www.gbrmpa.gov.au As of 1.8.2017 an additional 21 Whitsundays anchorages have been added to the Whitsunday’s region for vessels over DIVE & SNORKEL SITES 35m. Please speak to a local agent for further details. Heart Reef Manta Ray Drop Off Stepping Stones A beautiful composition - Bait Reef - Bait Reef of coral that has naturally 19˚ 48.399’ S - 149˚04.279’E 19˚ 48.399’ S - 149˚04.279’ E formed into the shape of ADVANCED DIVE INTERMEDIATE / a heart, sitting in its own Boasts spectacular ADVANCED DIVE reef lagoon. Located within underwater cliffs and a A series of 18 or more Hardy Reef, Heart Reef is plunging wall that drops off flat-topped coral pinnacles unforgettable and best seen to 30m. The wall is covered forming “stepping stones”. from the air by helicopter or with gorgonians, soft coral These coral pinnacles seaplane. trees, sponges and sea whips. provide many interesting Depth from 3m to 36m. channels and caves for divers Caves & Canyons Visibility from 12m to 30m. to explore. It features large - Hook Reef areas of plate coral with 19˚44.822’ S - 149˚10.923’ E Gary’s Lagoon fields of blue staghorn coral, INTERMEDIATE DIVE - Bait Reef schools of batfish, giant This site features a 60m wall 19˚48.399’ S - 149˚04.279’ E maori wrasse, moray eels and with a 20m shelf. Making for NOVICE DIVE an abundant variety of other a great exploration dive, this Gary’s Lagoon is well tropical fish. shelf is dotted with scores of protected, making it an Snorkeling across the top bommies. ideal site for snorkelers and of the Stepping Stones is Also on offer a number beginner divers. The coral particularly inspiring. Depth of beautiful coral gardens cover here is excellent and from 4m to 30m. Visibility with exceptional overhangs the lagoon makes for easy from 10m to 30m. that provides for wonderful diving before venturing photographic opportunities out into deeper water just Luncheon Bay of some gorgonian fans. outside the entrance. The NOVICE DIVE. GOOD Mackerel, tuna and Indian lagoon is home to all sorts of SHALLOW CORAL COVER steephead are regularly seen tropical marine life including TO 8M TO 10M. as are whales. Depth from 2m large soft corals, reef fish, Large bommie on eastern to 60m. Visibility from 5m to turtles, wobbegongs and the point. Good snorkeling all 35m. occasional manta ray. Depth along the bay. Visibility from from 4m to 18m. Visibility 3m to 5m. Diving depth 3m Butterfly Bay from 10m to 20m. to 5m. Fascinating exploring along the beach and reef. 42 CAIRNS TRAVELLING SOUTH WHITSUNDAYS | 43

Whitsundays Whitsundays DIVE & SNORKEL SITES WHERE TO STAY

Manta Ray Bay and manta rays in winter. This Lindeman Island 2003.612’ S - 148˚ 57.468’ E area is also good for guided Great walking tracks through QUALIA RESORT NOVICE DIVE snorkeling. Depth from 3m vine forests and valleys full HAMILTON ISLAND Some of the best underwater to 25m. Visibility from 5m to of butterflies. Sweeping scenery in the Whitsundays. 30m. panorama from Mt. Oldfield. Manta Ray Bay, at Hook Island has an array of underwater Saba Bay Thomas Island valleys, caves, and swim- On the north eastern side Lovely anchorage with throughs leading all the way of Hook Island has an a beautiful sand beach, to the sea floor 25m below. abundance of marine life and accessible through a break Considered one of the best some beutiful soft corals to in the coral. Perfect picnic dive and snorkel sites in the be explored. spot. inshore islands. Manta Ray Bay has a good Cateran Bay Shaw Island coverage of hard and soft - Border Island Many beautiful bays and corals and abundant marine Delightful anchorage with beaches, protected in all wind life including maori wrasse very good coral in the bay. conditions. PHOTO: CHRISTIAN MILLER

A unique Australian expression of luxury, local and international treatments. Guests qualia is nestled in the most pristine and also have their own two-seater golf buggy, secluded position on Hamilton Island. It’s a allowing the rest of the island to be explored truly special place where everything has been at a leisurely pace. meticulously considered to relax the mind yet completely spoil the senses. Here, you can feel time unravel however you QUALIA RESORT choose. Facilities include two serene pools, 20 Whitsunday Blvd, Whitsundays library, private dining room, two bars and QLD 4803 restaurants and a fitness centre. For a truly 1300 780 959 memorable experience step inside Spa qualia, www.qualia.com.au which offers an extensive range of luxurious 44 CAIRNS TRAVELLING SOUTH WHITSUNDAYS | 45

DAY 5-6 Thomas and Shaw islands will suit you Hamilton Island > Turtle Bay > perfectly. Whitsundays Chance Bay A relaxing picnic on the beach or long Your next stop for overnight is Hamilton lunch on the deck are in order, as you enjoy CRUISING GUIDE Island. This modern resort island has the tranquillity of these secluded waters. 21 NEW PRISTINE SUPERYACHT ANCHORAGES boutiques, an exceptional day spa experience at luxury resort, qualia and plenty of DAY 9-10 restaurants to choose from. For those golf Whitehaven Beach > Tongue Bay > DAY 1-2 DAY 3-4 lovers, take the short trip to Dent Island and Abell Point Marina Coraal Sea Marina Resort > Macona Luncheon Bay > Stonehaven > enjoy 18 holes with a stunning view of the Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Thomas Inlet > Luncheon Bay Langford Reef islands for lunch at the club house. Island before making your way to the Fly into the Whitsunday Coast Airport and From Luncheon Bay head to Stonehaven, Leave Hamilton Island and head for iconic Whitehaven Beach, acclaimed as enjoy a private helicopter service taking you a stunning location which offers some Turtle or Chance Bay on Whitsunday Island, the best beach in Australia, with 5km of directly to Abell Point Marina where your quality snorkelling with an abundance of fish accessing the walking track of the Ngaro Sea sparkling white sand made up of 98% silica yacht awaits. This world class marina has a and marina life. Overnight at Stonehaven Trial from Chance Bay to Whitehaven. a legacy of a geologic era when the sea concierge service committed to ensuring and enjoy the best sunset location in the level was lower. From Whitehaven, anchor your boating experience has minimum Whitsundays as you relax for the evening. DAY 7-8 at Tongue Bay and enjoy the walk through hassle and maximum pleasure. The next morning it is an easy 30 minute Shaw Island > Thomas Island > the rainforest to the interpretive viewing From here it’s a short 2.5hrs cruise past cruise in the tender to Langford Island, Lindeman Island platform overlooking the swirling sands of Pioneer Point and cross the Whitsunday where you can stroll along the sandy beach From Chance Bay travel south to Burning Hill Inlet. Passage to your first night’s destination at and explore the new walking tracks with Point on Shaw Island before exploring Gap Arrange for the tender to collect you from Macona Inlet on Hook Island. The next day stunning views back over Hayman island, Beach and the national park walking tracks Betty’s Beach and enjoy your last night on check out Luncheon Bay on Hook Island for before heading approximately 3hrs to of Lindeman Island. If you are looking for the water, before heading back into Coral its exceptional snorkelling opportunities. Hamilton Island. seclusion the southern anchorages on Sea Marina Resort. 46 CAIRNS TRAVELLING NORTH TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS | 47

This is a cultural It’s Australia’s original crossroads pearling region Two of the oldest living cultures Commercial pearling in the on Earth meet in the Torres Torres Strait dates back to the Strait. Islanders of Melanesian 1870s, predating the industry descent have lived alongside in Broome by about a decade. Aboriginal people of Cape Pearling in the region had York for tens of thousands of its ups and downs, but was years. The result is a rich and revived in the 1960s and you vibrant culture with strong can now visit two working CAIRNS TRAVELLING NORTH traditions of dance, colourful pearl farms on the islands. headdresses, masks, carving The military history is Roko Pearls, on private Roko and printmaking. Each of the fascinating Island, and Kazu Pearls, on islands’ small communities The Torres Strait Islands sit remote Friday Island grow has its own distinct practices, between Australia and the cultured pearls in the warm The Torres Strait so you’ll discover something rest of the world, so have long tropical waters. You can walk new every day. Visit Gab Titui played a role in Australia’s over the beds on a floating Where the South Pacific Ocean and the Arafura Sea Cultural Centre on Thursday defence. Green Hill Fort on jetty, see how pearls are mix their currents, lie the 274 islands of the Torres Strait. Island to view intricate art from Thursday Island is one of the harvested and even take local artists. oldest military fortifications home a one-of-a-kind piece of One of Australia’s most beautiful, Australian cultures, boasting 19 in the country, built between jewellery. natural, hidden gems. These islands different communities. Their welcoming The fishing is out of 1891 and 1893 to defend the are home to the indigenous Australian culture has evolved from the sea and this world colony against a potential The islands are - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander is rich in the arts, famous for vibrant Whether you throw a line in Russian invasion. virtually undiscovered peoples. The region is a melting headdresses, pearling, ancient carvings from the wharf on Horn Island, More than 5,000 Australian Forget crowds – in the pot of Melanesian and Indigenous and modern print making. fish with your feet in the waves and American personnel were Torres Strait Islands, there’s on Friday Island or head out stationed on Horn Island a good chance you won’t into the crystal-clear waters of during World War II and the ever see another tourist. the Arafura Sea, there’s a fishing Japanese regularly bombed Some of that is down to adventure for you in the Torres the island. Almost 900 Torres logistics. Strait Islands. Strait Islanders volunteered Only a few of the islands With minimal commercial for service here, and Horn permit visitors, you may fishing in the region, you’ll find Island was the only place in need to arrange permits fish like coral trout, sail fish, Australia where Aboriginal and transport options are mackerel, golden snapper and and non-Aboriginal soldiers limited. But step foot on these red emperor in huge numbers. served side by side. Gun picture-perfect islands and Throw out your line on your emplacements, slit trenches, that will all be forgotten. own, or join one of several a RAAF airstrip and even Tiny villages lined with local fishing tours, including a wrecked aircraft remain leaves and flowers, blissful Torres Strait Eco Adventures on the island, a sobering beaches and laid-back locals and Nomad Sportfishing reminder of how close the war are waiting to welcome you Adventures. came to mainland Australia. to this little slice of paradise. 48 CAIRNS TRAVELLING NORTH PAPUA NEW GUINEA | 49

Captains Notes VISITING SUPERYACHTS: may enter and remain without payment of import duty.

CUSTOMS DECLARED PORTS: Port Moresby, Rabaul, Kieta, Vanimo, Lae, Madang, Wewak, Kavieng, Kimbe, Samarai, Daru, Lorerigau, Oro Bay and Alotau.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: At the first port of call, vessels are required to present clearance from your last overseas port, passports for all on board, crew and passenger list if applicable, a stores list showing high dutiable goods including fuel, oil, arms and ammunition.

IMMIGRATION: Regulations change CAIRNS TRAVELLING NORTH regularly for the latest information Capital: Port Moresby, Central Province contact the Superyacht agent: Land Area: 462,840km2 PNG Yacht Services, Melanesian Population: 8.2 million Tourist Services or Melanesin Luxury Languages: English, Tok Pisin, and 800 Yacht Services (details in directory). Papua New Guinea indigenous dialects A Jungle Island Paradise in the heart of the eastern Currency: PNG Kina PILOTAGE: Vessels over 30m UTC GMT + 10 require a pilot to enter any port. Coral Triangle. Code: International dialing +675 24hrs notice is required.

Right on Australia’s northern doorstep stretch to the horizon, PNG is incredibly GUIDE HIRE: To get the best lies New Guinea, the biggest island diverse and breathtakingly beautiful - a and indigenous knowledge with visitors. experiences in the various in Melanesia and one of the wildest, visual feast day after day. The Papua With 10 coastal provinces spread over provinces, hire a local guide that most spectacular places on earth. From New Guinean people are intensely proud 1,700km of tropical shorelines and can show you the best, the secret rainforest clad volcanoes and waterfalls of their country, their culture, and their more than 800 language groups, more and the unmissable, it will be money that stream into the ocean, to chains of independence, and they delight in sharing adventures in paradise always await in very well spent. A Superyacht agent glorious tropical islands and reefs that their friendship this land of the unexpected. can help you in this matter. 50 HEADER CAIRNSHEAD WHITSUNDAYS TRAVELLING NORTH | 51 The islands of Papua New Guinea

war wrecks. The Baining people perform a fire dance, dancing in and around the flames without being hurt, Melanesian magic at its best. Miolo Island in the Duke of York Islands is an incredible destination for snorkeling, picnics and dolphin watching.

Papua New Guinea New Ireland Province Milne Bay Province Long, narrow and mountainous, with never GENERAL INFORMATION Milne Bay is one of the least known ending beaches, Kavieng is straight out of a but best destinations with some of Somerset Maughan novel. The skilled island the friendliest people in PNG. Samarai, people make New Ireland an intriguing place and reef fringed lowlands. D’Entrecasteaux, Trobriands, Woodlark, to visit. War wrecks, big fish, coral and sharks The Madang township dubbed “the Lachlin and Louisades Archipelago make for spectacular diving, fishing and prettiest in the South Pacific” is colourful and makeup the 160 named islands and snorkeling. The popular Malagan show is the modern with a tropical deep water harbour. 500 cays and atolls over 250,000km2. unique shark calling festival, a traditional World famous coral gardens abound for There is great kite surfing to be had in the practice in these parts. Surfing in this area brilliant diving and snorkeling with excellent Louisiade’s. is excellent. Eco friendly, Lissenung Island visibility. Explore 34 sunken, second world Milne Bay was once a second world Resort, is located on an idyllic, boutique, war Japanese warships off Bogia, and war battleground.Today is tropical island with brilliant surf breaks, enjoy great fishing off Bagabag Island. The a major tourism attraction. Alotau on the magnificent sunsets and some of the world’s Historic Madang Resort Hotel located on mainland is a good base for visiting the best coral reefs. East & West Sepik Region the picturesque waterfront of the Dallman outlying groups and hosts the traditional The Sepik Region is a wonderland of islands, passage, has comprehensive facilities and Kenu and Kundu festival, featuring Oro Province beautiful coastlines, river systems and includes Elizabeth Sowerby’s orchid collection traditional canoes in November. Take a This land of fjords was created by volcanoes mountain ranges. Along with the stunning as part of its attractions. walk around historic Samarai. not glaciers. Tufi is situated between Lae scenery, the area also has a rich history The resort’s 30m Kalibobo Spirit is available Manta rays and dugong can be found and Alotau, on the tip of Cape Nelson. Only and was the site of Japanese surrender for charter and Nui Guinea Dive can provide at islands nearby. Basilaki Island offers accessible by air and sea this is truly an in September 1945. But it is the timeless excellent guides to get the most from your diving on aircraft wrecks. Ferguson, adventurer’s paradise. Large coral outcrops and history of the Sepik people themselves visit. Madang also hosts the four day Mabarosa Normanby and Goodenough Islands sandy cays make for awesome diving, fishing, which provides the mystery and exotic festival, a colourful display of dancing, sing make up the D’Entrecasteaux, which snorkeling, canoeing, traditional outrigger folklore of this fascinating area. The Sepik sings and bamboo bands. offer hot springs, splurting mud pools, safaris, kayaking, bird watching, beach BBQ’s River runs 1126km from its source in the excellent diving on the Calypso reef and cultural interaction with the friendly locals. central mountains to the sea. Its volume of East New Britain Province complex and adventurous climbing. Tufi resort is a boutique resort nestled atop a annual water flow makes it one of the world’s This is literally a definite hot spot. Rabaul, The Trobriands are known as the breathtaking fjord with 180˚ panoramic views largest waterways and some Superyachts built inside a volcano, and where the iconic islands of love, and have a unique social of the Coral Sea and mountains. have travelled inland to explore it. Contact a mask festival is held in July, was destroyed in system. The yam festival is spectacular. Superyacht agent for details. 1994. Two volcanoes simultaneously erupted On Kitava Island, traditional dancers and Bougainville and lava still flows today. During the second artifact markets can be arranged. The Has been cut off from the world for 20 Madang Province world war this Province was the base of the Louisiade Archipelago is an unspoiled years plus, here you can explore the Jungle, Framed by the Bismarck mountains and PNG’s Japanese Western Pacific HQ. string of coral islands where islanders volcanoes, reefs, waterfalls and World War II highest peak, Mt. Wilhelm 4509m, boasts lush The Simpson harbour, Titui point, reefs lead a long-forgotten lifestyle. wrecks and spend time meeting the extremely tropical vegetation, sparkling offshore islands and land surrounding Rabaul are littered with warm authentic people of the land. 52 CAIRNS TRAVELLING NORTH PAPUA NEW GUINEA | 53

Cultural Protocols

VISITING SUPERYACHTS: If a dive site is close to a village (two nautical miles) permission should be sought from the villagers before diving. It is important to state that no taking will occur and that it is purely tourist diving. Permission is usually granted and the villagers look forward to trading fruit and vegetables with the vessel. It is good politics to purchase as well as having staples of sugar, flour and loose tea for trading. Kina is required for purchases and artifacts. Bring plenty and small change. Payment for diving is required. Normally set at a price per diver however on larger vessels with a small number of guests a vessel rate may apply. Shore visits, dancing and guided tours are extra and will need to be negotiated. It is important to log all dives and record GPS marks, how many divers etc and any monies paid and to whom. Many regular dive sites have visitor books and you pay whoever brings the book. In areas where there are no villages, the dives should still be logged and presented to a local representative. If in doubt payment can be given to the PNG Divers Association for forwarding. Contact a Superyacht agent for details. ANCHORING Please take care when anchoring, PRIZED GIFTS TO OFFER: avoiding sites with a coral bottom. School exercise books, pens and pencils Vessels under 30m can use are welcome and sunglasses, t-shirts, moorings. Larger vessels are better useful tools and fishing hooks are a big to anchor off the dive site area and hit. Please see our website for more access it via tender. information on guides and dives. 54 SUPPORT TEAM FOR SUPERYACHTS MARINAS & SHIPYARDS | 55 Customs SUPPORT TEAM FOR entry and departure SUPERYACHTS port

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BERTH EXPLORE DIVE The largest dedicated The only place in the Lose yourself on the Every possible angle or opportunity considered made our experience as superyacht marina world where two natural world’s largest exceptional as possible. The Great Barrier Reef is an inspirational region, with berthage in Australia world heritage sites meet coral reef system an abundance of natural wonders to offer – from the reef to the rainforest – but also an inviting infrastructure that is positively working towards making it the pinnacle of yachting destinations.

The enthusiasm of everyone that we met to communicate the beauty of the area and to truly educate with ocean conservation in mind was unrivalled. The passion is real, the experience was life-affirming, and I came away completely motivated to do all I can to ensure that the truth about the GBR is conveyed, understood and, of course, enjoyed!

Julia Zaltzman, Editor | Journalist - Superyachts | Travel | Lifestyle | Property