We head out of Port Douglas marina to the jewel of the GBR, the Low Isles, made up of Low Island & Woody Island. Woody Island definitely looked like Croc country to us!!
One hour after we set sail, the sails are down and we suit up for snorkelling, we take the guided tour for 1 hour of enjoyment. Turtles are every where, lots of various corals, sea cucumbers, star fish, Sharks, giant Clams, Bat fish, Angel Fish, Yellow tailed Jacks, Sargent Majors and lots of other Marine life.
Looks calm in the marina.
Aquarius.
Leaving Port Douglas marina behind.
A very happy man to be out on the water.
Beautiful blue!!
Picture Perfect Paradise.
The prawn boats are out.
Which is the egg and which is the stone.
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Pied Imperial Pigeons.
Light house built 1878.
Steve wet & happy!!(Built in 1963).
Pretty.
Us.
We enjoy the easy pace of the interpretive Island walk, inspecting the historical Lighthouse.
This Lighthouse was build in 1878 and was the first lighthouse in FNQ. Originally fired by oil, then Kerosene and later diesel generators. The lighthouse was automated by a solar power beacon and the last light house keeper departed in 1993.This is a delightful little Island and turtles can been seen from the beach or if you stand in the water will just mosey along by, they are not shy.
Some passengers take the glass bottom boat back to the sailing boat, we take a long leisurely snorkel, floating over cleaning stations and following turtles, amazing!
Once on board ready for a fresh salad lunch.
After lunch the crew begin to feed the sharks and larger fish from the back of the boat. I'm nearly ready, wanting to be the first one in with the black tip reef sharks, all of a sudden, this guy comes running by and jumps straight in (yes you've guessed Steve, I was sooooooo close to beating him) I follow him very quickly and we enjoy some time before the other guests jump in.
Another memorable day, relaxing, active and lots to see!!! Highly recommended.
Low Island.
Me nearly in.
I'm in.
Our sailing Catamaran for the day.
Fish, fish & more fish.
A very large sea cucumber.
Corals.
Corals.
A giant clam.
A giant Clam.
A Sargent Major fish.
Corals and tiny fish. Some of the smallest fish are the prettiest.
Colours of the corals.
Steve doing a selfie.
Our guide having a closer look at one turtle.
A Bat fish.
Corals.
Love the giant clams.
Giant clams.
Now you may think there are a lot of pictures of Turtles, however there was a lot of turtles, so I have only picked the best to share..................................
Turtle.
Turtle.
Turtle.
Turtle.
Turtle.
Corals.
A Fish doing its thing.
A Giant Trevally.
A Bat Fish.
Me pointing out the fish to Steve!!
Another Bat Fish.
A Black Tip Reef Shark.
A GT, with sharks etc in the back ground.
Black tip reef Sharks.
Black Tip Reef Sharks.
A Turtle trying to hide in the Corals.
This Turtle is all relaxed & floppy, whilst it is being cleaned.
Steve with his 4x and Low Island on his head.
Woody Island.
The sail is going up, ready for our homeward trip.
A prawn boat.
Seriously sailing now, with the front sail up to.
Heading back towards the hills.
The Port Douglas Lighthouse. (so small).
The Old Wharf.
Cruising back to the Marina.
Nearly back.
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