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GREAT BARRIER REEF REGION Superyacht SuperYachtGroup GREATBARRIER REEF Guide BERTH 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 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 CAIRNS 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 SNORKEL 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 Queensland 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 current • 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