Pirates of Hinchinbrook Island - Back Home

Wongaling Beach back to Cairns airport for our flight Cairns to Melbourne - Day 10

Wednesday 3rd August

As with all things - they come to an end.

We had a great breakfast at the Mission Beach Resort and then were picked up by the bus to take us back to Cairns airport for our retun journey home. The flight was a little delayed and this time we enjoyed a direct flight back to Melbourne. The flight was pretty good and then home again. I was looking forward to getting home as I think the rest of the team were.

Overall it was a great trip with a great group of friends. It was different seeing the country form the water in a slow boat. The sand flies and mosquitoes were a constant nuisance with all of us sporting bite sites. the constant humidity meant that clothing never really dried and progressively got a little damper each day.

The camping opportunities for the kayakers were numerous and depending on the wind direction and strength meant that the beach landings could be done safely. We had good weather and the designated camp sites were pretty good. The great thing about sea kayaking is that weight is not such a great considerations you can carry quality food.

We found water at every camp site with the exception of Wheeler Island - so fresh water is available, sometimes you just need to walk a bit.

Cam did a brilliant job organising everything with everything going off with out a hitch.