The Western Australian Cruising Guide is regarded as the coastal cruising bible for WA, covering the coast from Darwin to Eucla, including the Christmas and Cocos Islands. This book is a definite "must have", especially for cruising the Kimberley, with over 650 pages, 230 chartlets and many interesting colour photos. The main source of information for the guide is feedback from the hundreds of sailors who have shared their knowledge of this largely unexplored part of the coast of western Australia. The guide is available in two electronic formats, downloadable without charge.
Western Australia Cruising Guide 5th Edition V5.5 February 2025
Island Cruising New Zealand/Down Under Rally publish a very useful Sailing To Australia Information Pack.
To share videos and information about cruising in Australia & the SW Pacific islands, including Fiji, New Caledonia & Vanuatu, see their YouTube Channel.
Down Under Rally - Go West Rally
Organised by Island Cruising New Zealand/Down Under Rally, the primary goal of the Go West Rally is to provide those who are heading "Down Under" with a professional and informative introduction to Australia and to ensure participants receive current and accurate information, advice and support before departing, on arrival and during their time in Australia
My Marine Guide
A map-based, online marine services directory providing a comprehensive listing of all marinas and the major boatyards in Australia.
The Coastal Passage
Online magazine with information on issues of interest to sailors in Australia.
Rent My Berth
Private mooring and berth holders around Australia offering their slips to rent.
Great Barrier Reef Zoning Permits and Plans
A useful guide, with maps, of which activities are permitted in the various parts of the Great Barrier Reef
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef
Climate change is the biggest threat for the Great Barrier Reef, and reefs worldwide. Other key threats include poor water quality, fishing impacts on protected and threatened species, marine debris and crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks. Information on how the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is taking increased action on climate change and investing in initiatives to protect and build the resilience of the Reef.
Public Liability Insurance for Queensland Marinas
Nautilus Marine Insurance has been used by a number of foreign cruising boats to secure temporary AUD$5-10million public liability insurance required by Queensland and Darwin marinas.
New South Wales: For information on bar crossing safety or to view coastal bar crossing footage, go to www.maritime.nsw.gov.au
Importing yachts into Australia (by sailor.com.au)
Cruising the Australian East and North Coasts by SV Ocelot (2006)
Plenty of useful cruising info. plus downloadable track files in both MaxSea (.ptf) format and in OpenCPN (.gpx) format.
Cruising Western Australia
Jack and Jude cruised this coast towards southern Australia between April and June 2014. Their blog has some good info. on anchorages etc.
Cruisers Guide to Brisbane by s/v Ceilydh (Oct 2013)
http://maiaaboard.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/a-cruisers-guide-to-brisbane.html
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