AustraliaQueenslandTablelandsBarrine17°12’53” S 145°36’41” E April 29, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
After 2 weeks of solid rain, we finally were able to get the yard mowed, van packed and set off for 4 weeks holiday. First stop is Katie's wedding in Bowen, then a Bareboat Yacht charter at theRead more
AustraliaQueenslandTownsvilleRollingstone19°2’46” S 146°23’38” E
April 29, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
First night at Vincent Parker Park free camp at Rollingstone. Beaut clear creek to explore, toilets, picnic tables and dump point make this a great free camp.
AustraliaQueenslandWhitsundayInveroonaQueens Beach19°58’50” S 148°13’56” E
April 30, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Arrived at Wangaratta Caravan Park for Katie's wedding. Had dinner at the pub for 70 of family from both sides. Great to see all the Jasch kids together again.
AustraliaQueenslandWhitsundayInveroonaQueens Beach19°58’50” S 148°13’57” E
May 1, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Had a great time at Rob & Katie's wedding. Lovely to catch up with all the family who flew and drove in from all over the place.
They organized the school bus to pick everyone up and drop us to theRead more
AustraliaQueenslandWhitsundayAirlie BeachAirlie Bay20°15’60” S 148°42’42” E
May 3, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Arrived in Airlie Beach and met up with everyone at Club Crocodile resort where we left the cars and caravans for the week.
QYC let us board our yacht from 1pm so we were able to ferry everythingRead more
AustraliaQueenslandWhitsundayHook IslandStonehaven Bay20°5’27” S 148°54’31” E
May 4, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
After a 3 hour brief on operation of our yacht, we set sail and settled for the night at Stonehaven Bay. Great spot for sundowners.
Robert caught our first fish for the trip.
Took the dinghy in toRead more
AustraliaQueenslandWhitsundayHook IslandMount Sydney20°4’45” S 148°55’32” E
May 5, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Stopped in at Langford Island and snorkled on the reef. Apparently the reef has rejuvenated in recent years and looked pretty good.
Next stop was Maureens cove on Hook Island for lunch, then arrivedRead more
AustraliaQueenslandWhitsundayHook IslandMacona Inlet20°8’16” S 148°54’37” E
May 6, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
I had the helm for most of the day, where Darren taught me how to sail. It was blowing 15-20 knots for most of the day which was perfect for sailing. Did a few "tacks" back and forth on the way southRead more
AustraliaQueenslandWhitsundayWhitehaven Beach20°17’22” S 149°2’56” E
May 7, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
As the winds were only 6 knots, we motored around to Tongue Point where we climbed the hill to the lookouts. Fantastic views across to Whitehaven Beach from here.
Arrived at Whitehaven Beach and wereRead more
AustraliaQueenslandWhitsundayHamilton IslandDent Passage20°20’54” S 148°57’1” E
May 8, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Arrived at Hammo around lunchtime, where the concierge led us in to the marina. Darren did a great job "parking" our yacht between 2 others.
Marg and I have been here before, so after a quick pie atRead more
