AustraliaHunter Bay31°31’10” S 159°3’30” E
9 novembre 2024, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
On our way back from Ball’s Pyramid we were able to see the other side of the island.
The water colours were so vibrant and enticing with the water temperature around 21 degrees Celsius.
We cameLeggi altro
AustraliaSalmon Beach31°33’22” S 159°4’35” E
7 novembre 2024, Australia ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
AustraliaSignal Point31°31’26” S 159°3’41” E
7 novembre 2024, Australia ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
AustraliaBlackburn Island Passage31°31’35” S 159°4’10” E
6 novembre 2024, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
ViaggiatoreGreat visit to a fifth generation LHI family member who has started his own gin distillery with botanicals located on the island. He also uses sea grapes which are a very unique and unusual additive to gin. He had a sizeable still which was made of copper and due to the size of it a considerable investment as well. He and his business partner had won some serious show awards for their gin range.
AustraliaSignal Point31°31’31” S 159°3’41” E
6 novembre 2024, Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
I decided to reverse the role of trip photographer with Chris whilst he took Leis out on a kayak trip.
We were at the lagoon which is picturesque in the morning while the wind is low and is a greatLeggi altro
AustraliaNew Gulch31°30’56” S 159°2’58” E
4 novembre 2024, Australia ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
We had an opportunity to understand more about how LHI protects its environment.
It is world heritage listed and has completely eradicated rats, mice and other pests due to the work of the naturalLeggi altro
AustraliaSignal Point31°31’30” S 159°3’24” E
3 novembre 2024, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
This landmark is claimed to be the highest rock face in the world as it juts out of the water just around 150m.
It is a spectacular sight and we were fortunate enough to catch in on a glorious dayLeggi altro
AustraliaSignal Point31°31’27” S 159°3’34” E
2 novembre 2024, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Everything that is used on the island consumables, fuel etc has to be shipped in.
The ship makes a trip every fortnight and the island springs into action unloading and ferrying the supplies all overLeggi altro
AustraliaHunter Bay31°31’9” S 159°3’28” E
2 novembre 2024, Australia ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
The was our first hike and it was a beautiful day for it.
We first walked along the ridge line to the first lookout and took in some of the sights of the alternate side of the island.
I also managedLeggi altro
AustraliaHunter Bay31°31’16” S 159°3’29” E
1 novembre 2024, Australia ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Checking out the local environs…North Bay and some Black Noddy’s nesting as well as walking through some of the Kentia Palm plantations.
Apparently, Kentia Palms are endemic to the island.
Gratis
