Hinchinbrook Island
My arrival at Lucinda prompted the question.. Where is Hinchinbrook Island? After eight times the Months rainfall in 48 hours it took the best part of the morning to come into view.
Within half hour the weather continued to improve to blue sky and light winds. A common sight for Mt. Straloch to hide its peak in the clouds.
The first use of the trolley at Mulligans bay. The tide was on the first hour of ebb and yet it was a 300 meter portage to the campsite. It served a useful purpose for the remainder of the trip.
Camp at Mulligans where the Kayak was used as the food locker due to the hungry wildlife. The yellow sign was something that I had to get used to. "Crocodiles inhabit this area attacks may cause injury or death"
Mulligan falls, a great place to cool off and spend the day feeding the fish. The falls are 2.5 km walk through some amazing rainforest.
A sight to behold rounding Hillock point looking at Zoe Bay with Mt. Bowen in the distance.
A short 20 minute walk from the Southern end of Zoe Bay to arrive at Zoe falls. A refreshing swim with the temperature around 28 deg C
The Jungle Perch can be hand fed with March flies.
View from the top of Zoe falls.
The rain forest has to be experienced by sitting down for half an hour when all the animals come out of hiding. Spotted my first Cassowary and got lost twice on the walk.
Sunset at Zoe Bay
The last place I expected to be in this remote area. I was invited onboard the 'Hitchiker' for supper by David and Shirlee.
On returning from supper the tide was running at around 3.7 meters and just short of the kayak. Jumping out of the dingy at night it was a quick dash in the dark to get my feet out of the water.
Nearing Banksia bay with Nina peak to the right. Sighted many turtles in this area.
The campsite at Banksia bay