The gap at Elford Reef

Reef hopping offshore of Cairns

We had hoped to start heading south but have changed our plans. We are staying a little longer for Bengie to see the vet again and luckily are enjoying a calm week at the reefs offshore of Cairns.

Zig zagging to Cairns

Since leaving Mourilyan Harbour and heading towards Cairns, we have zig-zagged our way between the continental islands dotted along the coast and the reef. This far up north, the reef runs quite close to the mainland so it is easy to hop out when the weather allows, and come back inshore when the conditions are…