Australia Itinerary

Hailing from Alaska, Venturing Worldwide

Join us in Australia

May - August 2026

As April arrives, we’ll lift anchor from New Zealand and begin our westward crossing to Australia, opening a season of discovery along a coastline as diverse as it is vast. From Tasmania’s windswept winter wilderness to the warm coral seas farther north, Australia offers an enormous range of landscapes, cultures, and seascapes to explore at the pace of a wandering voyage. Whether drawn to remote anchorages, world-class reefs, or the vibrant regional festivals that animate the country from winter through spring, this is an ideal time to start dreaming and planning. If joining us for a stretch of the journey is on your horizon, reach out — the itinerary is still taking shape, and there’s magic in being part of a route that unfolds with the season.

Tasmania: April - June 2026

Tasmania awaits as our first Australian landfall: the world’s 26th-largest island, with wild national parks, quiet anchorages, windswept beaches, and dramatic, sea-carved coastlines. April marks the beginning of Tasmania’s autumn, when the high-country fagus Changes colors — a fleeting transformation found nowhere else in Australia. May brings crisp air along with peak whale-watching as migrating pods pass close to shore. As June approaches Tasmania shifts into a moodier, more atmospheric season, with long nights, clear stars, and the chance to witness the Aurora Australis, the Southern Lights. It’s one of the world’s great temperate wildernesses… and a breathtaking place to explore by land and sail.

EXPLORING TASMANIA: 5–10 Day ExpeditionS

Hobart as your gateway

Our Tasmania voyages will be 5–10 days long, using Hobart as home base, with flexibility to explore the island depending on weather and crew interest. This open-ended format means there’s no fixed “pickup → drop-off” schedule — instead, you fly into Hobart, and the sailing itinerary unfolds from there as conditions allow.

What to Do If You Want to Join?

If Tasmania calls to you, now is a great time to reach out to start planning a trip with us. Fly into Hobart, and we’ll build the sailing window around weather, crew, and your availability. Because we travel slowly and adaptively, every trip feels personal, immersive, and uniquely tuned to the season.

What We’ll Explore: Sailing & Coastal Destinations Near Hobart

Here are a few of the destinations we’ll aim for during Our Voyage:

Wineglass Bay & Freycinet National Park (East Coast) — Known for its pink-granite mountains, turquoise seas, white-sand bays and the iconic curved cove of Wineglass Bay. Ideal for anchored nights, coastal hikes, or a quiet beach stroll.
Bruny Island & the southern Tasman coast — Rugged seascapes, sea-cliff hikes, wildlife, and coastal wilderness close enough for a week-long exploration out of Hobart.
The wild Tasman Peninsula & nearby anchorages — Sweeping cliffs, sea caves, dramatic landscapes. Good for flexible sailing when weather permits.
Optional further-afield destinations — If weather and time allow: the east coast, or even a venture toward Tasmania’s west or northwest natural areas.

Because we’ll be there in autumn/early winter, we’ll remain flexible — anchoring where seas are calm, planning around weather windows, and staying ready to adapt. It’s part of the magic of a sailing-based expedition.

For Land-Lovers: Extra Time Onshore & Inland Adventures

If you want to explore Beyond the COAST, Tasmania has stunning inland and land-based adventures perfect for April–June:

Cradle Mountain‑Lake St Clair National Park — Snow-dusted peaks, alpine lakes, rainforest walks, and if weather permits, a quiet, moody, alpine-winter atmosphere.
Winter wildlife & forest walks — Tasmania’s cooler months transform its forests and national parks into serene, soulful landscapes. Snow or frost at higher elevations, crisp air, and fewer crowds make it a special time to explore.
History & culture near Hobart — For a rest day in town: art, local markets, historic sites, and cozy Tasmanian hospitality.

Australia: July - September 2026

Our journey through mainland Australia will take us across some of the most remote and varied coastlines in the country, with each stretch offering its own distinct rhythm and landscape. These legs will typically run 8–14 days and will carry us into the coral waters of the Great Barrier Reef, onward through the Top End and Darwin, and finally into the immense wilderness of the Kimberley and the cultural crossroads of Broome.

Great Barrier Reef & Whitsundays

A world of turquoise lagoons, coral gardens, and sheltered island anchorages, the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef feel like sailing through a living dreamscape. Here, the water glows with impossible shades of blue, sea turtles drift beneath the hull, and white-sand bays curve like brushstrokes across the islands. It’s a sailor’s paradise — warm, protected, and filled with some of the most spectacular snorkeling and scuba diving on Earth.

The Kimberley Region

One of the most remote and untouched coastlines on the planet, the Kimberley is a frontier of towering sandstone cliffs, hidden waterfalls, swirling tidal currents, and bays carved into a prehistoric landscape. Here, tides rise and fall like breathing giants, revealing ancient reefs and secret coves. Few places in the world feel as raw, powerful, and awe-inspiring — it’s the definition of wild Australia.

Torres Strait to Darwin

The Top End is raw, vast and elemental — red cliffs, monsoon forests, crocodile-sculpted rivers, and sunsets that melt into warm night skies. Darwin pulses with cultural events and festivals during the dry season (May through October), when weather is at its best. Notably, the Darwin Festival (August) brings together music, theatre, cabaret, art and film in a lively, multicultural celebration — ideal if you want a mix of nature + nightlife + local culture.

Eleanor Parks

Broome & the Northwest Coast

Broome is a meeting place of cultures, tides, and stories — where red desert meets turquoise sea, and where the region’s pearling history infuses the town with character and charm. It’s home to camel-dotted beaches, legendary sunsets over Cable Beach, and a laid-back coastal rhythm that makes it an unforgettable landfall. Its annual multicultural Pearl Festival brings color, heritage, food, and celebration to this remote edge of Australia.

Travel guide to meeting us in Australia

How to Get to Australia

If you're flying in internationally, the easiest route is to land in a major Australian city (Sydney SYD, Melbourne MEL, Brisbane BNE) and connect to a domestic flight to your final destination.

Tasmania

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

Great Barrier Reef & Whitsundays

Cairns Airport (CNS) — main gateway for the Great Barrier Reef and northern Queensland. Townsville Airport (TSV) — regional hub further south. Mackay Airport (MKY) — useful for Whitsundays/southern reef access.

Torres Strait

Horn Island Airport (HID) — primary airport for Torres Strait. Flights connect from Cairns (CNS) or Townsville (TSV) via regional carriers (e.g., Skytrans, Hinterland Aviation). Note: This region is remote and may require an additional ferry or boat transfer after landing.

Darwin / Top End

Darwin International Airport (DRW) — main airport for Northern Territory and base for accessing remote Top End coastal areas. Well-connected with domestic flights from major Australian cities.

Broome

Broome International Airport (BME) — gateway to the Kimberley. Direct flights available from Perth (PER) and seasonal routes from Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD).

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.