Top 10 Places to Sail in Queensland (Our Honest Favorites) | Sailing Australia

After more than 4 years of full-time cruising the Queensland coast as a family, we’ve explored hundreds of anchorages, reefs, islands, and remote corners of Australia. But in this video, we’re sharing something special — the 10 places that truly mean the most to us. These are the destinations where we’ve made our best memories, learned the most, slowed down, and experienced the magic of sailing life as a family. From Lady Musgrave Island’s breathtaking lagoon, to the Whitsundays, Lizard Island, Fraser Island, and some incredibly remote spots in Far North Queensland, these places have shaped our journey. This video isn’t a checklist — it’s personal. We’re sharing why we love these places, what makes each one unique, what cruisers can expect, and why we think they deserve a spot on your sailing or travel plans. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome Aboard | Our Favourite Sailing Destinations 01:34 – Windy Bay, Hazelwood Island | A Whitsundays Beaching Gem 04:06 – Dunk Island | Community, Comfort & Island Life 06:15 – Brampton Island (Western Bay) | Family Lagoon & Beach Days 07:53 – Flinders Group | Remote Islands, Cave Art & Beachcombing 10:22 – Lizard Island | Reefs, Hikes & Life on the Edge of the GBR 12:10 – John Brewer Reef | Thriving Coral & Underwater Art 13:47 – Mackay Cay | Tidal Cay, Coral Gardens & Crystal Water 15:15 – K’gari (Fraser Island) | Sand, Dingoes & Tea Tree Lakes 17:17 – Lady Musgrave Island | Our #1 Great Barrier Reef Paradise Whether you’re already cruising Australia, planning a future voyage, or just dreaming from home — we hope this video INSPIRES you to explore the East Coast of Queensland or even add Australia to your cruising route. Have you been to any of these places? Which one would you visit first? Let us know in the comments — we love hearing from you! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ❤️ JOIN THE J-CREW! (Join us on Patreon or YT Members!) Want to help keep these videos coming? By joining us on Patreon or Becoming a Member on YouTube you can help support us to keep producing high-quality sailing content while upgrading gear and sharing our journey in real time. 🎉 Try a 7-day FREE trial — tiers start from just $2/month 👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Want to do a one time donations? Buy us a coffee! Ko-Fi is the perfect place to make a one off donation! ko-fi.com/sailingwiththejamess Your support genuinely makes this channel possible — thank you for being part of the adventure. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⚓ Watch Our Major Refit Series ⚓ Extending Our Sugar Scoops https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ Recessing Our Anodes https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ Synthetic Rigging on Our Aluminium Catamaran https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ How We Improved the Performance of Our Alloy Catamaran https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 New Here? ▶️ Full Boat Tour https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M ▶️ Our Previous Monohull https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📬 Business & Collaboration Inquiries email: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📸 Follow Our Adventures Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — it really helps support the channel. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚤 Our Tender We explore remote anchorages and shallow landings in a True Kit Discovery 400 — lightweight, stable, and purpose-built for cruising life. 👉 https://truekit.net/en-au ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌍 Track Our Journey Follow Sailing with the Jameses on NoForeignLand 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 Get the free app here: 👉 https://www.noforeignland.com/app #sailingaustralia #CruisingQueensland #GreatBarrierReef #Top10Places #SailingFamily