The Whitsundays

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 Tuesday 17-21 November: Bowen & Hydeaway Bay

Left the Cassowary Coast this morning, Whitsunday bound! Spent one night in Townsville, along the way visiting the waterfront and Nick's old queenslander. We had a lunchstop in Cardwell to take in the view to Hitchinbrook Island. 


We enjoyed 3 nights in picturesque Bowen, home of the Kensington Pride Mango. The vast majority of fresh produce we consume throughout winter is produced on farms in the Bowen region- the nations largest winter growing district. 

The windswept view out to Kings Beach was pretty spectacular, and we enjoyed a spot of 4WD-ing to view it.


 Bowen is renowned for its award-winning beaches, where you can snorkel right off the beach. We visited Queens Beach & beautiful Grays and Horsehoe Bay. 






Beautiful Horseshoe Bay




From Bowen it was a short drive to Hydeaway Bay- a recommendation from Daz! The turquoise waters of the Whitsundays are stunning, although the surrounding areas are incredibly dry with precious little rainfall. 

It's still with slight trepidation that we swim in the ocean, with the threat of crocodiles and stingers a reality of this region. 






Another day, another perfect coastline! 

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