Return to Civilisation

Before we left our beach paradise on Whitehaven, as all stranded folk on a deserted island do, I left a message on the sand.

Our transfer back to the mainland picks us up with precision timing, 10.00am. A storm is due so we are racing against the darkening clouds behind us as we dart through the channel past Hamilton Island, South Molle Island and Daydream Island. (See the Whitsunday map for our journey).

The view ahead is clear blue skies but the rain clouds are moving in, typical of a tropical storm. We almost make it home before the rain, but at once, the temperature drops and the rain engulfs us. It’s like a warming shower really and only lasts 5-10 minutes and the blue sky and sun return.

Back at Shute Harbour, we unload our sturdy vessel and transfer the gear to the car for a short return trip back to our Eco Resort.

Jen has been eaten by mozzies and flies even with repellent on so they must like the taste of her blood.

We are a bit tired and dehydrated as expected when you have to live a spartan life on a deserted Island for a few nights. A cool refreshing shower and a few beers will fix that.Read more