We had a very calm night and slept well. At 9am we were off
to our turnaround destination Dunk Island. Conditions were flat at first and
then we encountered more wind than forecast and the sea state was not great. A
big rolling swell from the east made the sailing unpleasant. We sailed past
Bedara Island and onto Dunk arriving for a late lunch.
I managed to catch another spotted mackerel on the way so we had dinner sorted.
I managed to catch another spotted mackerel on the way so we had dinner sorted.
After lunch we had a walk on shore and found that the facilities
for visitors had greatly improved since we were here 2 years ago.
We want to stay awhile at Dunk but the impending weather forecast is going to cut short our visit. We will need to seek better shelter from the strong winds so we will stay here for 2 days and head back to Townsville before the winds hit.
The new jetty at Dunk - great facilities for boaties
The jetty has
been rebuilt and the camping area improved with BBQ’s and hot and cold showers. Everything a boatie needs on an island paradise. 
The resort and accommodation is still in disrepair from Cyclone Yasi
We want to stay awhile at Dunk but the impending weather forecast is going to cut short our visit. We will need to seek better shelter from the strong winds so we will stay here for 2 days and head back to Townsville before the winds hit.
Dunk Island was named by James Cook in 1770 after his patron
George Montagu Dunk the Earl of Halifax and first Lord of the Admiralty. The
island is very tropical with vast areas of dense jungle.
Unfortunately the resort that was decimated by cyclone Yasi
has still not reopened and is not likely to for some time. The gardens however are being
maintained so there is hope.
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