Windward Publications is a boutique publisher of well-known books and digital products, mainly about the Whitsunday Islands, located inside Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
Windward Publications Pty Ltd has been operated by the Colfelts since 1985.
100 Magic Miles is the authoritative guide to exploring the Whitsunday Islands by boat. It is known in the area as 'the bible' because it contains exhaustive, accurate information about all aspects of this Queensland holiday paradise.
The latest edition contains up-to-date information on the islands and anchorages of the Whitsundays, including new public moorings and complete information on visiting resorts by boat as day or overnight guests. It also includes the current on island camping; snorkelling/diving and fishing in the Whitsundays. Important information on first aid and advice for staying safe when on and in the water helps to prepare visitors for an enjoyable holiday.
Buy NowWindward Publications Pty Ltd is operated by David, Anthony and Emma Colfelt and is based in Berry, New South Wales.
In 1978 David and his wife Carolyn were amongst the first clients of a fledgling bareboat yacht charter industry in the Whitsundays, and together they wrote, designed, photographed, illustrated and produced the first edition of 100 Magic Miles, published in 1985. They have produced two other books about the Great Barrier Reef: Barrier Reef Traveller and The Whitsundays Book.
Since 2009, David and Carolyn's son Anthony and his wife Emma have helped to research and produce each new edition of 100 Magic Miles and have been editors since 2018.