Category Archives: Sailing the Whitsundays, Queensland

Macona Inlet to Shute Harbour.

Posted on August 9, 2013 by admin

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 →

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A Day on Whitehaven Beach.

Posted on August 8, 2013 by admin

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 →

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Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach.

Posted on August 7, 2013 by admin

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 →

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Butterfly Bay to Tongue Bay.

Posted on August 6, 2013 by admin

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 →

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Pinnacle Bay (Big Fish Visit and a Happy Birthday)

Posted on August 5, 2013 by admin

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 →

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Nara Inlet to Butterfly Bay via Langford Island

Posted on August 4, 2013 by admin

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 →

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Whitsunday Peak and Nara Inlet

Posted on August 3, 2013 by admin

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 →

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Whitsundays Day One (Who brought the Pirates?)

Posted on August 2, 2013 by admin

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 →

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