Wednesday 31 July 2013

Whitsundays & Gem Fields - QLD

16th - 26th July 2013

Starting our final descent heading south, we left Townsville. Stopping in Bowen region before heading to Airlie Beach. There we had a sailing trip booked for 2 nights / days on a catamaran. Even though on the first day the weather wasn't up to scratch, we had a great time in the bow jacuzzi of the boat out of port. The following day the sun decided to spoil us and so we had a awesome day at Whitehaven Beach and a few local bays. After playing in the sand, we went snorkeling as well with Turtles, Nemo and other sea creatures (huge Trevally) . The boat had plenty of space, an amazing crew, yummy food and entertaining guests. Unfortunately the time went quickly, and after watching the sunset with whales in front of Hayman Is., it was time to head back to dry land.
A quick stopover at Dingo beach and Hideaway Bay, which gave us the time to overcome our wobbly sea legs, we headed toward Moranbah and Emerald. Once arrived in the gem fields, we went to Sappire and Rubyvale to find our fortune, which didn't end well. Only found a few small sapphires, but plenty of fun none the less.



















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