2025 6 Day Voyage, Townsville to Mackay, 17-22 August







- Duration: 6 Days (approx.)
- Location: Townsville, QLD
Combine both sea and land exploration and escape those winter blues aboard Queensland’s only tall ship…South Passage.
Get away from the world, leave your emails and text messages behind and take on the sea! This is a modern ship built and operated along traditional lines. Be part of the crew sailing the beautiful 100ft gaff-rigged schooner heading out to the open ocean travelling for 6 adventure-filled days.
South Passage is a sail training ship. As a part of our voyage crew, you will be taking part in all aspects of operating the ship - hoisting sails, keeping a lookout, doing anchor watch, navigating, taking the helm, daily maintenance and cleaning. There will also be time to enjoy the environment - the sea life, the exhilaration of sailing, swimming and exploring onshore.
NO ALCOHOL on board - as a sail training ship, South Passage is a dry ship.
The price includes all on-board meals, training, accommodation, certificate and taxes.
DEPARTS: Breakwater Marina, Mariner’s Drive, The Strand, Townsville, 8:30 am Sunday 17 August (Board by 8:00am or night before)
DISEMBARK: Mackay Marina, Mulherin Drive, Mackay, 4:00 pm Friday 22 August
Possible Sailing Activities
Townsville to Cape Cleveland via Magnetic Island.
Cape Cleveland to Whitsunday Group via Cape Upstart.
Sailing within the Whitsundays – progressively heading south. Possible highlights include Butterfly Bay, Nara Inlet, Cid Harbour, walk up Whitsunday Peak and Whitehaven Beach, Goldsmith
Island, Brampton Island and Scawfell Island.
Each day's precise itinerary will be determined by the prevailing weather conditions.
Great value for an unforgettable experience!