On the water
 
 

Chronicle of a Cruise Convert

Cruise ConvertWith the blood of sea-phobic ancestors in his veins, David Naylor boarded the Sun Princess a certified landlubber. But his oceanic aversion would be no match for the history, beauty and luxury that awaited him. more...
1st May 2006

Whale of a Time

Whale watching is one of the fastest growing tourism activities in the countryThe pop stars of the sea are on their way and NSW is once again in the box seat to view their annual migration. Find out where you can go to get some of the best views of the biggest mammal on the planet. more...
1st January 2005

Change of tack

eastsail will show you the ropes

NRMA Member Barry Husking finds there’s more to sailing than watching the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race with a Boxing Day hangover.

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1st January 2004

Whale watching

Breaching humpback whale

Find out the best spots to see the migration of humpback and southern right whales plus some basic rules to help ensure that you get the most out of the experience without encroaching on the whales' personal space

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1st March 2005

Catch of the day

Et with the catch of the dayRugby league great andrew ettingshausen shares his passion for fishing and reveals his top spots to drop a line with sheriden rhodes. It’s the stuff of childhood dreams; a sturdy wooden rowboat, a skilled fisherman for a grandfather and a boatshed to sleep in at night more...
1st January 2004

Splash out on the Gold Coast

Greenmount Beach Coolangatta

With 35 beaches to choose from, the question is: which one, and why? The Gold Coast is one long continuous 70km stretch of beach, but depending on who you talk to, the locals will all have their own view on which one's the best of the lot to splash out at.

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1st November 2003

Swimming with dolphins, sea lions & sharks

SeaWorld-trainer with dolphins

Just like when I was a child, I still get a thrill when dolphins frolic in the bow waves of boats or I spy seals and sea lions on rocky points along the coastline. So I decided it was time to get up close to some real live creatures of the deep.

 

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