Silver Gull has been anchored at the Kingfisher Bay Resort area for the last 2 days and we have been enjoying these facilities.
The rain cleared to bright blue skies so we went on a guided tour of Fraser Island aboard a big 4wheel drive truck. Emma was our very capable driver and guide for the day.
We drove across to the east coast first travelling along the 75 mile beach and spotted 3 dingoes. While being warned not to enter the treacherous surf, (it looked fine to me, but there were a lot of overseas tourists on board) we were able to wade in the pristine fresh waters of Eli Creek.
It was here that Capt M and I boarded the tiny Cessna for a flight over the island with a special viewing of the mighty "Silver Gull" where we had left her earlier that morning.
Absolutely spectacular, turquoise water with only a dugong to be seen nearby. Luckily I didn't see any of the many rumoured sharks feeding on all the fish around at the moment. Only yesterday I did 2 laps around the boat through schools of baitfish!!
After buffet lunch, a cool walk in the beautiful rainforest beside a stream so clear you can see white sand at the bottom and another bumpy ride, the tour ended with a swim in lake McKenzie.
Amazing, again the water is crystal clear, fresh and just the right temperature. An excellent way to finish the tour with a fresh water swim and afternoon tea. Looking around we thought we were in Europe as we were surrounded by young European backpackers all speaking their own languages, thoroughly enjoying this special place. Quite bizzare.
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