Introduction to today's journey
Today's journey again takes us out from Cairns firstly to Michaelmas Cay, then further out to Hastings Reef where we explore the reef wildlife.
Today's Journey
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Heading back out to sea in the early morning. |
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Passing Green Island as we head over the sea roughed up by the prevailing south east trade wind. |
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About an hour out from Cains we reach Michaelmas Cay at the inner edge of the Great Barrier Reef. |
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A lot of birds rest on the coral cay whilst we snorkel the reefs beneath the surface. |
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The reefs outcrops tower in dark clusters out of the white sand in the deep water. |
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Heading further out to Hastings Reef, we go diving again in the clearer water amongst the larger reefs. |
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View over the reef back towards the mountains behind Cairns. |
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The glass bottomed boat going over the reef. |
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We return towards Cairns in the late afternoon, passing a large humpback whale frolicing in the distance. |
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Cruising back into the city centre. |
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