It is special when a man made structure like the Iluka Breakwater not only serves as a safe harbour for yachts, but also as a rookery for birds. Hundreds of Crested Terns have colonised the Iluka Breakwater and made it their place of choice for raising their chicks. They are hard to ignore with their…
Our second stop along the Outer Reef and the Capricornia Cays is Fitzroy Reef. This time there is no cay (island), just a fringing reef encircling an aqua lagoon and allowing a narrow entrance to visiting yachts.
We feel so privileged to be spending time in the Capricornia Cays, part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Our first stop is North West Island, where we spend two nights.
