🌊 MAKING WAVES

Celebrating Australia’s Modern Maritime Adventurers

Big oceans. Bold adventures. Extraordinary Australians.

The Queensland Maritime Museum is making waves with an exciting new exhibition celebrating Australians who have taken on some of the world’s greatest maritime challenges.

From rowing across vast oceans to sailing solo around the world and navigating the icy waters of Antarctica, these adventurers have pushed boundaries, conquered challenges and made maritime history.

Meet the Adventurers

🚣 Patrick Wienrauch & Paul McCarthy
Rowed across the Atlantic Ocean – 2001

⛵ Jessica Watson
Sailed solo, non-stop around the world – 2010

🌏 Lisa Blair
Sailed solo around Antarctica, with one stop – 2017–2018 & 2022

🚣 Tom Robinson
Rowed solo across the Pacific Ocean – 2022

⛵ Xavier Doerr
Sailed solo, non-stop around Australia – 2023

Set Sail on a Journey of Discovery!

Discover the determination, courage and incredible stories behind these remarkable journeys.

Making Waves celebrates the spirit of adventure and the people who dare to take on the world’s oceans.

Exhibition Opening: 28 March 2025

Come aboard and be inspired. You never know where your next adventure might take you! ⚓