Australia is blessed with some of the most spectacular cruising grounds in the world. But beyond the well-known spots, there's a collection of hidden gems most boaties never find.
Nara Inlet in the Whitsundays is one of them. Tucked into the northern end of Hook Island, it offers steep forested walls, glassy sheltered water, and Aboriginal rock paintings at the head of the inlet. Outstanding protection and a genuine sense of remoteness.
The Recherche Archipelago off Esperance in Western Australia is for those who want true wilderness. Over 100 islands in pristine turquoise water, with fur seals, sea eagles, and beaches that look like a screensaver. Remote, but worth every bit of the effort.
Closer to Sydney, Pittwater offers some of the most beautiful protected anchorages on the east coast. Scotland Island and Careel Bay are local favourites, accessible by water only and surrounded by national park.
And in Tasmania, Wineglass Bay from the water is something else entirely. A perfect crescent of white sand, dramatic peaks, and almost no one around. Anchor in calm conditions and it's all yours.
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