Boxing Day marks the start of one of the much awaited events of the yachting world – the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. A classic ocean race, it belongs to the elite three, the other two being the Fastnet Race in the UK and the Bermuda Race in the USA. With the commencement of the race, the eastern coastline of Australia grabs all attention in the holidays. Racing yachts across the blue waters is every adventurer’s dream. And many yachtsmen have participated for years; though the record for the most races is held by Tony Cable of NSW who entered

Be it the intriguing history of Fort Denison or the charming camping at Cockatoo Island, every isle in the beautiful Sydney Harbour has an interesting facet for you to discover. While the mainland is abuzz with activity, the islands off the coast are serene patches of paradise that you can explore on your own or with your family and friends. Originally, the number of islands on Sydney Harbour was 14, of which 5 (Bennelong, Berry, Darling, Garden and Glebe) are now part of the mainland. Two islands, formerly divided by a slight stretch of shallow waters, have united to form