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Macona Inlet to Shute Harbour.
The wind started to blow in the early hours and there was quite a swell by the time we were having breakfast. Motored out of Macona Inlet then put the sails up for the journey back to Shute Harbour. However, … Continue reading
A Day on Whitehaven Beach.
Another beautiful morning! Took the Tender to the Tongue Bay beach then hiked over the peninsula to Whitehaven Beach where we did some snorkelling in the area where we’d seen the Stingrays yesterday. There were plenty about but they were … Continue reading
Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach.
A beautiful morning again! A leisurely breakfast and some Turtle watching from the boat before taking the Tender to the little beach in Tongue Bay from where we hiked up and over the peninsula to the Hill Inlet Lookout. The … Continue reading
Butterfly Bay to Tongue Bay.
Another calm night, no swell and a gentle breeze. Started the morning with a pre-brecky swim. Left Butterfly Bay and headed for Cateram Bay on Border Island where we moored and snorkelled. Whilst having lunch we were visited by three … Continue reading
Pinnacle Bay (Big Fish Visit and a Happy Birthday)
Beautiful morning! The Sea was flat calm and just a light breeze, Lots of colourful Butterflies flying past the boat as we had breakfast. Cap’n Brad and Shipmate Charlotte have decided that we’ll spend tonight here too. Motored to Pinnacles … Continue reading
Nara Inlet to Butterfly Bay via Langford Island
Morning on Nara Inlet. Nara Inlet was like a Millpond this morning. We took the Tender to a little beach backed up by large rocks and tall trees. We followed a small trail through the trees to an Aboriginal cave … Continue reading
Whitsunday Peak and Nara Inlet
Woke up just as it was getting light. All quiet except for the Kookaburras and Cockatoos announcing their presence on the island. The sun was shining and the water was absolutely flat. Beautiful! The children have really taken to the … Continue reading
Whitsundays Day One (Who brought the Pirates?)
A hectic morning! We packed up the camper trailer then Charlotte, Brad and I took the luggage and food to Shute Harbour. I loaded the luggage onto the catamaran whilst Charlotte and Brad did the boat briefing, and Kirsten managed … Continue reading
The Campbell Team have Landed!
Tuesday 30th – Wednesday 31st: Moved to the Big 4 Adventure campsite in Airlie Beach, ready for the arrival of Team Campbell. The kids like this place; there’s a heated pool with water slides and a crazy golf course! Thursday, … Continue reading
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Airlie Beach (One Birthday, Two Bruised Legs and a Flaming Stormtrooper)
Thursday 25th – Monday 29th: Now in Airlie Beach, staying at the Airlie Cove campsite. The weather hasn’t been too good, grey skies and occasional drizzle. The highlights have been: Oliver’s 8th Birthday (July 29th – much excitement!), he was … Continue reading
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