How long does it take to cross the Tasman Sea?
How long does it take to cross the Tasman Sea? 14 days. The 1,270nm route from Hobart to Picton across the infamous Tasman Sea.
How many sharks are in the Tasman Sea?
Around 5500 great white sharks are lurking in the waters between New Zealand and Australia, new research has revealed. For the first time, the CSIRO has been able to put a number on the size of the white shark population in the Tasman using world-first genetic analysis.
What is the best month to cruise New Zealand?
New Zealand cruises kick off with the start of the cruising season in October and end in April. However, the summer months of December through March are best for New Zealand cruise vacations. Temperatures at this time range between 16°C to 24°C and the days are long, bright and sunny.
Has anyone crossed the Tasman Sea?
Richard Barnes has successfully kayaked 2,000km across the Tasman Sea, between Australia and New Zealand. The 62-year-old landed in New Zealand after 67 days at sea. He began his journey from Hobart, on the Australian island of Tasmania.
Why is the Tasman Sea called the ditch?
The Tasman Sea has for many years been referred to as The Ditch by Australians and New Zealanders. The exact etymology for this term is uncertain, however when traveling between Australia and New Zealand, it is commonly referred to as crossing the ditch.
How old is the Tasman Sea?
The opening of the Tasman Sea basin through seafloor spreading took place along a mid-ocean ridge (now extinct) that was producing oceanic crust between Late Cretaceous to Eocene times (~84-52 million years ago).
Where is the prettiest sea?
- Saud Beach, Philippines.
- Elafonissi Beach, Greece.
- Nungwi Beach, Tanzania.
- Hanalei Bay, Hawaii.
- Copacabana, Brazil.
- Cape Le Grand National Park, Australia.
- Grayton Beach, Florida.
- Sotavento Beach, Spain.