Roger
Wallis operates an international charter service
with the fully equipped 75' steel hulled motor yacht 'AUSTRALIS'.
'AUSTRALIS'
is set up for luxury cruising and is fully equipped to support expeditions,
film crews, photographers, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, artists,
bird watchers, divers and adventurers of all types. She is also
perfect for more laid-back sailing cruises. In addition to all the
luxuries of a well appointed cruising vessel she has large storage
areas for equipment and a workshop. She carries 9 passengers and
the crew.
WHERE
AND WHEN
Most
years see Roger operating in the southern polar regions over the southern
summer, and at other times he'll be found anywhere between South Pacific,
Patagonia, the Chilean Channels, and South Georgia Island.
Roger
is also open to suggestion for trips to other parts of the world !!
HOW
MUCH
Our
rates are variable depending on destination eg. Antarctica & South
Georgia Island AUD $ 3,778 per day (to charter the entire vessel), and
the glacial regions of the Chilean Channels, Patagonia, Beagle Canal &
Cape Horn AUD $ 3,091 per day. This includes food, fuel and port fees.
Most trips have a minimum duration, check the destination pages for details.
'Australis' was privileged enough to become the first
Australian yacht to become a full member of the International
Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) where the key
is to follow a responsible environmental policy. All those visiting
Antarctica will be advised of minimum impact practices & minimum
approach distances to wildlife.
For
the past several Antarctic seasons i have been working on an Underwater
Ice Photography project aimed at producing a series of limited
run Fine Art prints.
I only have one image in the gallery so far but this is the entrée
of what is to come when I have a show of my own later this year.
If you are around Sydney & have the time, drop into the Underwater
Australia gallery in Surry Hills, where the work is
a part of the permanent collection.