Early morning mist, Gordon River

Immensity of Nature in Macquarie Harbour

We spent 10 brilliant days exploring, hiking and relishing the immensity of nature in Macquarie Harbour. We had sailed here before, but managed to find new aspects to spark our interest. There is so much to see in this unique region!

Macquarie Harbour

Macquarie Harbour Wilderness

When you think harbour, you may well have an image of a port, with artificial structures and jetties. But picture this: an enclosed waterway six times the size of Sydney Harbour; empty it out of people and townships, and instead fill it with rainforest wilderness right down to the water. This has been our world…

Macquarie Harbour arrival

Breathtaking West Coast

There is something momentous about sailing down the West coast of Tasmania. It is committal as there are not many places to hide. You feel a little on edge, a little excited too. The movement of the boat is different. It is not Bass Strait anymore with its confused chop.  It is the Southern Ocean…