South Australia
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South Australia Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to South Australia.
Overview
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories. It is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by the Northern Territory and Queensland, to the east by Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and along the south by the Great Australian Bight and the Indian Ocean. With nearly 1.6 million people, the state comprises less than 10% of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the states and territories. The majority of its people reside in the state capital, Adelaide, with most of the remainder settled in fertile areas along the south-eastern coast and River Murray.
Cruising the region
South Australia offers some of the best cruising grounds in the country. There are deserted beaches many islands and good fishing. The weather is warm but not humid. Best cruising times are February through to April when the weather is not too hot and the winds are moderate.
Weather
Submit the local climate & general weather details here.
- Bureau of Meteorology Official weather for South Australia
Charts
- Australian Hydrographic Service
- AU240130 Australia South Coast - Head of Great Australian Bight to Cape Jaffa (1:1500000)
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
South Australia Ports and Popular Cruising Stops
- Ardrossan (Port of entry)
- Adelaide (Port of entry)
- Cape Thevenard (Port of entry)
- Coffin Bay
- Edithburgh
- Kingscote
- Port Bonython (Port of entry)
- Port Giles (Port of entry)
- Port Lincoln (Port of entry)
- Port Pirie (Port of entry)
- Port Stanvac (Port of entry)
- Port Vincent
- Robe
- Stansbury
- Wallaroo (Port of entry)
- Whyalla (Port of entry)
Australian Customs only process private yachts at Port Adelaide or Port Lincoln.
Offshore Islands
Passages To/From
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Links
Links to relevant websites.
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