In the Media: Travel+Leisure

We’re delighted to be featured in Travel+Leisure where writer Justin Meneguzzi shares his On Board expedition deep into the World Heritage wilderness of Port Davey. From mist-veiled mountain climbs and dinghy rides through sea caves, to fireside oysters and wallabies grazing at Melaleuca, it’s a vivid account of a place few ever see — and one that stays with you long after you leave.

Here's a brief excerpt from the full story:

"At the start of each day, we would set off from Odalisque III in aluminum dinghies to explore the area’s creeks, bays, and channels. (Itineraries are shaped by weather conditions, meaning that no two sailings are exactly alike.) One day we’d putter down winding creeks in search of elusive black swans; another we’d lace up for a mountain hike or visit an abandoned tin mine.

Another afternoon we motored the dinghies around the Breaksea Islands, a collection of jagged outcrops and caverns that guard the choppy mouth of the marine reserve. The waves heaved beneath our small boat on their way to batter the cliffs, giving us a small yet thrilling taste of what these seas are capable of."