Southern Queensland SUPERYACHT GUIDE

WELCOME TO SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND

Southern Queensland is an undiscovered region on the Queensland coast with an abundant range of attractions for visitors to revel in, both onshore and on the water. Its sub-tropical climate makes it an appealing destination to visit all year round. The Southern Queensland Superyacht Guide provides key information for superyachts planning on visiting the region. Defined here as the coast and hinterlands from Gladstone in the Southern Great Barrier Reef to Coolangatta on the Gold Coast near the New South Wales border, these six different regions each offer their

Arriving in Queensland

own distinctive attractions and diverse ranges of activities to enjoy. Southern Queensland is ready to receive visiting superyachts and can deliver some truly unique experiences when cruising this undiscovered coast.

Welcome to Southern Queensland!

Southern Great Barrier Reef Arrive at Gladstone in the north as the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef’s almost untouched islands, then cruise south through the Discovery Coast towns of 1770 and Agnes Water, with the northernmost surf beaches on Australia’s east coast. Or choose Bundaberg, home of the iconic rum distillery as well as the famous Mon Repos turtle encounters, and with easy access to the ex-HMAS Tobruk dive wreck – there is little this region does not offer. F raser Coast A short distance further south is Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast. Fraser Island, the World Heritage wonder and largest sand island on the planet, is one of the most remarkable wilderness islands on earth with freshwater lakes and rainforests thousands of years old. Also famous for its intimate whale-watching encounters and the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park, this entire coast delivers memorable experiences like no other. Sunshine Coast The Sunshine Coast centres of Noosa and Mooloolaba both have adventurous hinterlands to explore. Famous Noosa Main Beach is accompanied by high-end boutiques and award-winning restaurants all within easy reach. Mooloolaba offers access to the nearby attractions of the ex-HMAS Brisbane dive wreck and ashore to Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo and the Glass House Mountains for waterfalls, wide landscape views and rainforest trails. Moreton Bay On the doorstep of the Queensland capital is Moreton Bay and Moreton Island, with quiet idyllic anchorages for some down time on the deserted beaches. North Stradbroke Island, second in size only to Fraser Island, offers yet more swimming, snorkelling and surfing, as well as a rich Indigenous heritage to explore. Among the Bay’s hundreds of islands, its sparkling waters are home to often-seen dugongs, turtles and dolphins.

Brisbane Upriver to Brisbane, the cosmopolitan state capital with

sunny riverside marinas and attractions that offer stunning views of the city. Visitors to Brisbane can explore quirky laneways and tucked-away rooftop bars ready with chilled sunset cocktails, and savour South Bank for world-class art exhibitions featuring both Indigenous and international contemporary works,

plus live theatre and concerts. Just an hour’s drive from Brisbane is the Scenic Rim hinterland where visitors can enjoy native walking trails, cellar door visits or a retreat experience at a luxury lodge. Brisbane also has some of the most experienced refit and repair yards inthe Asia-Pacific region, accompanied by a range of the most highly- regarded marine service professionals, so it is definitely worth staying longer and enjoying the city. Gold Coast This region needs little introduction, with world- renown beaches such as Main Beach, Burleigh Heads and Surfers Paradise, its host of theme parks, skyscraper hotels, shopping outlets, local markets and other holiday attractions. The Gold Coast hinterland also offers adventurous day visits exploring local national parks. The Gold Coast Marine Precinct at Coomera is a captain’s dream with two of the largest and top-managed refit and repair yards in the Asia-Pacific region and a list of superyacht specialist services between them that other superyacht centres around the world can only envy. Superyachts can elect to arrive in Australia at either appointed or non-appointed ports of entry. Refer to the Superyacht Australia website for specific entry details. superyacht-australia.com/entering-australia

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SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND SUPERYACHT GUIDE