MCA Editorial·July 2026
There are trips that every Australian boater should do once.
Not all of them are famous. Some are, some should be. The list is longer than a lifetime.
Not all of them are famous.
The Coorong (SA)
A world of its own. Long, shallow, wildlife-rich.
The Gippsland Lakes (Vic)
Australia's biggest inland waterway system. Days without repeating a stretch.
The Kimberley (WA)
The high-difficulty end. Life-changing for those who go.
The Whitsundays and Hinchinbrook (Qld)
Everyone knows the Whitsundays. Fewer know Hinchinbrook, which is arguably better.
The Hawkesbury and Pittwater (NSW)
An hour from Sydney and unlike anywhere else.
Things to Think About
- Which of these have you done? Which is next?
- What's the trip a local told you about that you've never taken?
- What's on your bucket list — and what's actually stopping you?
Key Takeaways
- The great trips are within reach of a well-set-up trailer boat.
- Not all the great ones are famous.
- A list is only useful if you cross things off.