As we hinted in an earlier post, we have been plotting a big adventure with buddy boat Windsong II, crewed by Simon and Amanda. We are going beyond the Great Barrier Reef, to explore some of the atolls, reefs and cays which are part of the Coral Sea Islands Territory. And we left a few…
When you see the fringing reefs around the Whitsunday Islands it is easy to feel dismay at the state of the battered corals and sparse fish population. It is a little better on the outer reef, but not a lot. And you wonder: Is it recovering or is it the last hooray? Are we hoping…
It was all go when we picked up our friend Bill on Sunday at Airlie Beach and took off towards the Whitsunday Islands.
If any post shows it is worth looking for the positive and not letting yourself feel depressed by set backs even if it is not always easy, this post is it. There is a lot to be thankful for, so make yourself comfortable, enjoy and like us, just go with the flow!
After a six weeks sojourn on Anui, Greg & Ann caught a plane home on Wednesday night. Our last few days together were the worst weather wise, with a double whammy of treacherous rain systems and cold snap smashing much of Queensland and New South Wales.
There is something slightly romantic about an uninhabited island destination, even more so when you plan a series of island hops. This week this is what we have in store for you.
After three weeks at the Southern Reef, we came back inshore to the Keppel Isles. We anchored at Great Keppel Island and stayed there only for a few days, just long enough to catch our breath.
After spending our first two weeks at the Reef inside protected lagoons, Greg and Ann were ready for more exposed reef anchorages. So without further ado, here is your weekly dose of reef images both above and under the surface. We have coral, fish, birds and aerial shots for you!
Sv-Anui 