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Cruises.
Cruises across Australia, handpicked from local operators, book directly.
- Sunset over the rainforest ranges, depending on the season
- Crocodile country along the winding inlet tributaries
- Freshly shucked oysters and lemon butter barramundi on the buffet
- City lights glowing along the Esplanade as night falls
- Calm water cruising, so dinner stays on your plate
- Dolerite cliffs at Cape Raoul over 250 metres high
- Point Puer, the Isle of the Dead and Safety Cove from the water
- Fur seals, albatross, sea eagles and dolphins
- Enclosed boat that keeps you out of the wind
- The whole yacht to yourselves
- Twilight views of kunanyi/Mount Wellington and the city
- Dinner at anchor in a sheltered bay
- Menu shaped around your tastes, with a lobster upgrade available
- Dine in the saloon or alfresco in the cockpit
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- The whole boat to yourselves, with no strangers on board
- The Opera House and Harbour Bridge from water level
- Fort Denison and the harbour islands up close
- The harbour's grandest waterfront homes
- Sunset on the water on winter departures
- Sunset over the Southern Ocean at Hells Gates, weather permitting
- Whisper quiet upstream run into World Heritage wilderness
- Dinner served on the water as the river darkens
- Convict history on Sarah Island in the evening light
- Runs on a handful of summer dates only
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- Quiet national park coves home to penguins and seals
- Kirribilli House and the Point Piper mansions from the water
- Watsons Bay, Camp Cove and The Gap
- A chance of dolphins on the way
- The Opera House and Harbour Bridge to start and finish
- Get within reach of some of Australia's tallest sea cliffs and sea caves
- Spot seals at the Friars, dolphins, migrating whales, sea eagles and albatross
- No driving needed, just a comfy bus and ferry connection from Kettering
- Free parking at Oyster Cove Marina if you'd rather drive yourself there
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- Run the gauntlet of Hells Gates by morning
- Taste salmon and trout straight from the harbour farms
- Mirror still reflections on a near silent river
- Convict stories told by the people who lived them
- Strahan's classic full morning on the water, back by mid afternoon
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- Towering sea cliffs and caves along Bruny's southeast coast
- Seals, dolphins and seabirds, with whales in season
- A full day on Bruny Island with every connection sorted
- Fish and chips at Adventure Bay after the cruise
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- Sail the Derwent aboard a 62 foot ocean racer cruiser
- Views of Hobart and kunanyi/Mt Wellington from the water
- Cross the Sydney to Hobart finish line
- Take the helm or simply relax
- Tasmanian refreshments on board
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- Lunch at anchor in Wineglass Bay itself
- Pink granite cliffs and turquoise water up close
- Adults only lounge for a maximum of 30 guests
- Direct access to the bridge and a private viewing deck
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- Some of Australia's highest sea cliffs
- Cruise into deep sea caves
- Seals, dolphins, albatross and sea eagles
- Migrating whales in season
- Save the long walk out at the end of the Freycinet Peninsula Circuit
- Cooks Beach to Coles Bay in about 35 minutes
- Views of The Hazards from the water
- No age or height restrictions
- Seven islands in one loop, finishing at the Big Woody Island lighthouse
- Two dolphin species, including the vulnerable Australian humpback dolphin
- Green turtles and dugongs grazing the seagrass meadows
- Ospreys, sea eagles and migratory shorebirds over Pelican Bank
- Calm, sheltered water that suits families and first timers
- Full day skippered yacht charter on the Derwent River and beyond
- Sail aboard a 62 foot luxury ocean racer cruiser
- Follow the Sydney to Hobart yacht race route
- Opportunities for hands on sailing or sit back and relax
- Possible visits to Storm Bay, D'Entrecasteaux Channel, and Bruny Island
- Spacious deck for sunbathing
- Cabins available for comfort
- Enjoy fishing, swimming, and snorkelling
- Indulge in premium Tasmanian fare and beverages
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- Some of the highest sea cliffs in the Southern Hemisphere
- Cape Pillar, the Totem Pole and Tasman Island lighthouse
- Sea caves and dolerite columns up close
- Seals, dolphins, albatross and migrating whales
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- Scenic cruise along the Derwent River aboard a premium vessel
- Pass historic Battery Point, Wrest Point Casino, and the Shot Tower
- Encounter Mount Wellington towering over the city
- Visit Iron Pot, Australia's oldest lighthouse, and learn about Hobart's early settlement
- Circumnavigate Betsey Island, home to seabirds and sea eagles
- Experience the swell and surf breaks at Hope Beach
