Part of the Great Barrier Reef. A Island entirely made up of a pile of corral, with its own living corral lagoon. We go there by airplane - a small propeller machine that fits ten people and that includes the two pilots. A scenic flight so enjoyable that Gaudi suspends his fear of flying and takes in the views of Frasier Island and the ocean. From the airplane, we can already spot some fish in the water: something that looks like dolphins or sharks (?), and more clearly recognizable Manta Rays.
The airplane runway runs across the entire island- a grass piste of course. The island belongs entirely to the hotel-resort. The lagoons around the island are perfect for snorkeling. Rafael has a bodyboard with a window which works perfectly for him. We spot sea turtles (Green Turtle and Hawksbill Seaturtle), Octopuses, colorful fish of any size and shape, Picasso Triggerfish, flute fish, Murays peeking out of the corral, stonefish (we are warned not to step on it, as its sting 'hurts a lot'), reef sharks (white tip, black tip), and various species of rays: Eagle Rays, Cowtail Rays and the magnificent Manta Ray. These fish have a 'wingspan' of three to five meters and are very impressive, when they glide by. They are not shy and swim right up to the snorklers.
At at low tide, we can take a walk through the lagoon between the corrals and spot starfish and other animals.
This is one great last highlight of our Australia trip before we start our journey towards home.
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