Australia Itinerary

Hailing from Alaska, Venturing Worldwide

Join us in Australia

Join us in Australia

April - September 2026

This season we’ll follow Australia’s wild and varied coastline by sail, tracing a route from the cool southern waters of Tasmania to the tropical reefs and remote frontiers of the north. The journey begins among Tasmania’s rugged shores and national parks before turning offshore toward the remote beauty of Lord Howe Island. From there we’ll continue north through the turquoise anchorages of the Whitsundays and along the Great Barrier Reef, eventually reaching the far-flung islands of the Torres Strait and the tropical coast of the Northern Territory. Along the way we’ll experience some of Australia’s most spectacular landscapes,  from temperate wilderness to coral seas, while timing our travels to coincide with vibrant regional festivals in Darwin and Broome. Whether you join for a short coastal exploration or a longer offshore passage, each leg of the voyage offers its own unique blend of sailing, exploration, and adventure.

Australia Itinerary

EXPLORING TASMANIA

APR 13–17(3 spots left)

MAY 18–29 (4 spots left)

JUN 1–6 (5 spots left)

JUN 10–16 (3 spots left)

Flying into/out of Hobart (HBA). Tasmania is a wild island of dramatic coastlines, quiet anchorages, and vast national parks. Autumn brings crisp air and the brief golden glow of the alpine fagus, a transformation found nowhere else in Australia. As winter approaches, long clear nights can even reveal the Aurora Australis, the Southern Lights. These trips will be mellow dependent on what weather permits. Destinations near Hobart that we’ll aim to explore include Bruny Island, the wild southern Tasman coast, Wineglass Bay, and Freycinet National Park. We’ll remain flexible — anchoring where seas are calm and planning our route around weather windows.

Sailing to & From Lord Howe Island

JUN 22–JUL 04: Hobart to Lord Howe Island*
Fly into Hobart (HBA) / out of Lord Howe Island (LDH)

JUL 06–17: Lord Howe Island to Whitsundays*
Fly into Lord Howe Island (LDH) / out of Hamilton Island (HTI) 

An adventure to Lord Howe Island is quite an extraordinary trip of its own. This remote volcanic island rising from the Tasman Sea is one of Australia’s most pristine natural environments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features towering mountains, coral reefs, turquoise lagoons. With strict visitor limits and vast protected areas, the island offers exceptional hiking, snorkeling, and wildlife encounters in an uncrowded and remarkably preserved setting. These will be two of our most adventurous legs of our Australia itinerary. *NOTE: Both legs of this journey include multi-day open ocean sailing across the Tasman Sea.

Exploring the Great Barrier Reef Region

JUL 20–26: Whitsundays to Cairns
Fly into Hamilton Island (HTI) / Fly out of Cairns (CNS)

JUL 29 – AUG 7: Cairns to Horn Island
Fly into Cairns (CNS) / Fly out of Horn Island (HID)

This stretch of coastline traverses some of the most spectacular sections of the Great Barrier Reef. From the white silica sands and turquoise anchorages of the Whitsundays to the coral cays and remote reef systems further north, the region offers world-class snorkeling, vibrant coral gardens, and tropical islands scattered across warm blue waters. We plan to explore reef anchorages, remote islands, and quiet passages along one of the most iconic marine environments on earth.

Torres Strait & Darwin to the Kimberley Region & Broome

AUG 10–21: Horn Island to Darwin*

Fly into Horn Island (HID) / Fly out of Darwin (DRW)

AUG 24–SEP 5: Darwin to Broome

Fly into Darwin (DRW) / Fly out of Broome (BME) 

Arrival & departure in Darwin coincide with the Darwin Festival, an 18-day celebration that transforms the tropical capital into a lively open-air cultural stage, with performances, music, art installations, comedy, theatre, and food events spread across the city’s waterfront parks and venues. Arrival and departure in Broome coincide with Shinju Matsuri (Festival of the Pearl) — Broome’s signature cultural celebration. The festival honors the town’s pearling history and the diverse cultures that built it, blending Japanese, Malaysian, Chinese, Filipino, and Indigenous influences.
*Involves 12+ hours of open ocean sailing

Thinking of adventuring beyond the boat?

From Tasmania’s winter feasts to the vibrant festivals of the tropical north, our route through Australia coincides with some incredible regional celebrations. We’ve gathered a list of festivals and notable celebrations along our route that to help you start planning for your time on either side of sailing with us.

Browse Australia Events

Travel guide to meeting us in Australia

Tasmania

  • Hobart Airport (HBA) — best airport if you're meeting us by boat; closest to marinas and the city. Launceston Airport (LST) — alternative entry point in northern Tasmania. Ground transport: shuttles, taxis, and car rentals are available from both airports.

Great Barrier Reef & Whitsundays

  • Brisbane Airport (BNE) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — major international and domestic gateways for the Great Barrier Reef and northern Queensland.

  • Access to the Whitsundays: Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), Whitsunday Airport — Shute Harbour / Airlie Beach (WSY), Whitsunday Coast Airport — Proserpine (PPP). These airports provide the most direct access to the Whitsunday Islands and nearby marinas.

  • Alternative Queenstown Airports: Townsville Airport (TSV) — major regional airport about 3 hours north of the Whitsundays. Mackay Airport (MKY) — regional airport about 2 hours south of Airlie Beach

Torres Strait

  • Horn Island Airport (HID) — primary airport for the Torres Strait region. Most flights connect from Cairns (CNS) via regional carriers such as Skytrans. Note: This is a very remote region, and flights can be limited, and may require an additional boat ferry after landing.

Darwin

  • Darwin International Airport (DRW) — the main airport for Australia’s Northern Territory and the gateway to the Top End. Darwin has strong domestic connections with Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER), and Cairns (CNS).

Broome

  • Broome International Airport (BME) — gateway to the Kimberley region. Direct flights are commonly available from: Perth (PER), Darwin (DRW), Melbourne (MEL) (seasonal), Sydney (SYD) (seasonal)

Interested in Coming Aboard?

Whether you're dreaming of a future voyage, have questions about our upcoming expeditions, or just want to say ahoy, send us a digital message in a bottle below. We check our inbox often (even from remote anchorages) and will get back to you as soon as we’re in calm seas and within signal range.