The summer is winding down, and as everyone heads on that last vacation of the season, Australian boaters will find sailing a great distraction. The comfort of the sea and the calm of the breeze as you course across the ocean can be a remedy for anyone wanting to get their last respite in before the cooler weather approaches. With so many places to choose from, Australians looking for their last hurrah before the summer’s end have heaps of places to go boating.
Before heading off on your venture, make sure to include a checklist of the must-haves, including checking out boat moorings for sale for times when you want to hang out in one place. In fact, if you are feeling pretty plucky and want to visit several places, create your itinerary and invite some friends along. Australia’s ideal locations to visit include a mix of the popular with a few hideaways in there for good measure.
Let’s take a closer look at some amazing places to visit on your Aussie boating holiday.
The Abrolhos
Located in Western Australia, the Abrolhos Islands are off the coast and consist of 122 islands. For those who want to take in a day of snorkelling or diving, they will find these islands a garden of splendid tropical wildlife. Everything from marine life to colonies of seabirds inhabits these islands, but for your fisherman, the islands can be an opportunity to get in on some great catch.
The Kimberley
Another place that can give boaters a change from the more popular haunts are the inlets, estuaries and rugged coastline that make up The Kimberley. This region is remote, but what visitors will find is sandstone gorges, rocky inlets, and fauna. This unspoilt area can be a charming escape from the usual spots that are attractive to tourists and boat enthusiast alike.
Ningaloo Reef
For those who crave the adventure of the sea, the Ningaloo Reef can provide you with the usual marine life found in corrals with one extra attraction – swimming with whale sharks. During certain times of the year, it is very possible to see some of the largest sharks in the world swimming in these beautiful waters. Not only this but if snorkelling the reef, you get the benefit of viewing over 500 species of fish that live in the area. While not as popular, it rivals the Great Barrier Reef in having some of the most colourful corrals in the world.
Mannum
If looking to see something a little different, consider Mannum where there is a large percentage of people who own houseboats. This place offers visitors the chance to view native wildlife, a bird sanctuary, and a number of things to do on land. If you want to go on a picnic, bowling or golf, this place can get you on land and active as well.
Lord Howe Island
This is a popular hotspot for boaters who want to visit some of the best beaches in the country. The island is a rugged rainforest perfect for the adventurous boater, and with a limit of only 400 people on the island, you should plan sooner rather than later. In fact, this is one of the places where you can get some great snorkelling but offers boaters respite as it is a very peaceful place.
Boating Holiday Favourites
As the season closes, boaters should take advantage of these wonderful places. Australian boat enthusiasts have a number of locations to choose from. The great thing about the Aussie coastline is that there is something everyone, from boaters who want to sail the popular spots to those who want to get away from it all with a low-key boating holiday.
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