Whitsunday islands

Today was the coral reef exploring day. We had an early start to meet in time for the boat.

Once stinger suits were provided (for warmth as it's winter, rather than for jelly fish protection) and the Thundercat boat was fun on the way. High speed and lots of splashing! Good job we had waterproofs with us.

First stop for snorkelling was near hook island on the Whitsundays. Amazing coral just out from the beach (reached by a small boat with outboard motor)

We all enjoyed the sights and after an hour we moved on to a new snorkelling location where there were far more fish, and when they were fed from the boat they all headed for food.

Lunch was waiting on the boat when we returned and after lunch we moved on again to another island. This was the view of the day ...  We could walk over to Whitehaven beach, famous for its pure white sand. Amazing.

We enjoyed almost 2 hours on the sand and in the sea. Saw a manta ray and a little shark so we stayed in the shallows.

On the way home in the dark, it gets dark here about 5.30pm, we saw a kangaroo at the side of the road too. A good day for wildlife.