Australia’s biggest city has a lot to offer the visitor. From beautiful golden beaches to stunning coastal walks. There’s also everything else you’d expect from a big city: a great zoo, lots of activities for kids, malls, botanical gardens and, of course, the world-famous harbour. There are lots of options for boat mooring in Sydney making it a wonderful stop for your sailing trip.
Sailing around the Whitsunday is one of those “must do” experiences in Australia. Known for their stunning white sand beaches and bright emerald bays. The great thing about sailing around the Whitsunday Islands is you can choose to explore them at your own pace, rather than feeling rushed with a tour group. There’s even a sweet heart shaped island! This is a great place to visit on a honeymoon, special week away or even as a family. This is one of the most famous areas in the world for snorkelling, with Great Barrier Reef nearby so make sure you take some time to enjoy it.
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Abel Tasman National Park:
Even though New Zealand is small, it certainly packs a lot of punch in terms of things to do and see. The Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand’s smallest national park, but don’t let that put you off. There are lovely golden sand beaches, but the real highlight of visiting here is the wonderful Abel Tasman Coastal walk. You should also make sure you rent kayaks at sunset and enjoy kayaking around while the sun soaks into the scenery.
The Bay of Islands:
Here’s another set of lovely islands worth your visit. The Bay of Islands is perhaps New Zealand’s most popular sailing destination and for very good reason. Another great snorkelling location, due to the clear water and diverse marine life. There are over 140 islands to choose from in this area, so there’s absolutely no shortage of places to explore.
Australia and New Zealand both have so much to offer the keen sailer. If you’re looking for somewhere to plan your next sailing adventure, then you need not look any further than these two great destinations.
