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Best of Queensland Experience

Cumberland Charter Yachts have been recognised as a Best of Queensland Experience, a program developed in partnership with the state’s Regional Tourism Organisations, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council and the Department of Tourism, …

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New Vessels Join Our Fleet

Cumberland Charter Yachts are a multi-award winning company providing unique bareboat yacht charters in the Whitsundays. With a fleet featuring a large variety of sailing yachts, sailing catamarans and power catamarans between 32 and 50 fee…

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The history of Abell Point

In 1872, a surveyor by the name O'Connell acquired 1,100 acres in Cannon Valley and in 1884, he contracted the services of William and John Compton, brothers who had arrived from England with their carpenters tools to carve out a new life i…

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The Great Reef Census from Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Reef Census is a groundbreaking citizen science effort to survey the Great Barrier Reef. Whether you’re on the Reef or on the other side of the world, you can be part of this important conservation initiative. Read on to find ou…

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Find the 'Great Eight' in the Whitsundays on a bareboat charter

The Great Barrier Reef is considered one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, stretching over 2,300km along the Queensland coast from Bundaberg to Cape York. Made up by 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands it's the only living th…

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Responsible Reef Practices - Tip 8 'Fishing'

Cumberland Charter Yachts are dedicated to Eco-tourism, and have been a certified Eco-tourism operator since 2015, promoting sustainable travel that benefits local communities, culture and heritage to minimise impacts on the environment. We…

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Responsible Reef Practices - Tip 7 'Bird Watching'

Cumberland Charter Yachts are dedicated to Eco-tourism, and have been a certified Eco-tourism operator since 2015, promoting sustainable travel that benefits local communities, culture and heritage to minimise impacts on the environment. We…

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Responsible Reef Practices - Tip 6 'Visiting Islands and Beaches'

Cumberland Charter Yachts are dedicated to Eco-tourism, and have been a certified Eco-tourism operator since 2015, promoting sustainable travel that benefits local communities, culture and heritage to minimise impacts on the environment. We…

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Responsible Reef Practices - Tip 5 'Whales and Dolphins'

Cumberland Charter Yachts are dedicated to Eco-tourism, and have been a certified Eco-tourism operator since 2015, promoting sustainable travel that benefits local communities, culture and heritage to minimise impacts on the environment. We…

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