Cruising the southern Whitsundays

 Thursday, 11 August to Sunday, 14 August 2022

Nothing has happened at Brampton Island since our trip last year with the resort slowly deteriorating. I'm not sure what the answer is for these old resorts. Lots of people have fond memories of holidays here but this was before cheap flights and accommodation at places like Bali. 

Another beautiful day

The anchorage is still good in the strong SE winds we were experiencing and we were glad to sleep in and then stretch our legs climbing to the top of Brampton Peak. It was great to see a group of 8 trailerable yachts anchored here. They had trailed their boats from Victoria and launched at Mackay.  

Track was well maintained

Blue Tiger Butterfly

Morning tea view from Brampton Lookout

After lunch we sailed the short distance to Goldsmith Island and anchored in Roylen Bay. Another favourite spot with a dugong, several turtles and 2 whales sighted while having breakfast on Friday morning. 

Nice campsite behind the shrubs

Trust me - it's a dugong

On Saturday it was off to Thomas Island with several whales sighted. We walked up the creek bed following the trail of thongs and markers to the northern side. We climbed the hill for some photos and picked up what rubbish we could carry back with us. We shared the anchorage with 23 boats on Sunday night including the 8 trailer sailers and lots of yachts heading to Hamilton Island for Race Week.

This way!

Worth the scramble over rocks

Looking north

My love of sailing started in trailer sailers

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