CRUISE KIMBERLEY ISLANDS UP S*#T CREEK & BUGS
DAY 17
Cruise Amongst the Kimberley Islands
Feels like we are caught up the creek without a paddle. The tide variation is very swift. Our tendercraft operator's must be mindful at all times of a fast receding tide. If no attention is paid to the tide, the water level will drop and tendercraft will be left high and dry. Awaiting the next turn of the tide. I understood this occurred twice per day. On more than one occasion multiple attempts were needed to start outboard engines. All started within a few minutes.
The Kimberley Islands sunsets are very striking. Sunrise also. Deep reds, orange and yellow colours. No shipmates complained about swag comfort on hard decks. We all agreed the comfort felt good. The hum of the ships engine towing the three tendercraft behind and their bopping about on the water seemed to have a calming affect motoring along between excursions. The warm sea water is good to swim in, in the few safe places. Much more inviting than the year round cold water in southern Australia. A few shipmates attempted daily to catch fish by hand reel and rod. No one really did any good and were unsuccessful.
The remote Kimberley coastline begins at the Western Australia/Northern Territory border and ends at Wallal, which is a bore within the cattle station of Wallal Downs Station. Here is where the Pilbara Coast commences.
The Kimberley coast is over twelve thousand km in length, and has more than 2,500 islands and archipelagoes.
Cruise the Kimberley Islands with a certified tourist operator and enjoy untamed Australia.
Traveldriven
SWAG POSITION DESPITE APPEARANCES,
VERY COMFORTABLE
WANNA SEE MORE OF THIS AND NOT FISHING OR ROCKS.