May 15, 2005
Whilst the other girls spent a day jet skiing and relaxing on the beach in Hervey Bay I caught the bus a few hours north to Bundaberg to visit my Great Aunty Phyll. After an hour or two chatting with her I got on the overnight bus to meet the others in Airlie Beach (gateway to the Whitsundays) the following morning.
Arriving in Airlie at 10am and having to be on our boat, SV Whitehaven, at 12 we were a little rushed but (just) made it.
With the sun beating down on deck we motored out of the harbour and headed to Caves Cove for some snorkeling. Unfortunately it is currently stinger season so before we were allowed in the water we had to don some rather attractive body suits to protect us from the jellyfish stings.
The snorkeling was pretty good with some interesting coral and fish to look at and once back on board (and out of those suits) we headed a little further around the coast of the island to moor for the night.
After a great meal we chilled on deck looking at the incredibly clear night sky before settling in for a good nights sleep.
About Me
- Bryony
- Recent graduate of Marine Biology from the University of St Andrews. I am currently living in Kaikoura to work on a research project studying sperm whales and tourism. All photos in this blog are my own, unless credited otherwise.