10 Aug 2023

Soaking in the Turquoise Blue Waters of Hidden Island

Today afforded a leisurely sleep in as Heritage Adventurer approached Hidden Island and breakfast was served at 0800!

On offer this morning was a full circumnavigation of Hidden Island, a shorter Zodiac cruise along its shores, or the chance to come ashore to the white silica sand beach and enjoy a cold refreshment in the form of mimosas or juices. The cruisers saw lots of turtles, colourful coral reefs, birds including Osprey, Egrets, Herons and White-bellied Sea Eagles, a Reef Shark, an old abandoned Osprey nest, and plenty of little islets to weave through. Among the stunning sandstone formations were termite mounds, and plenty of angles to photograph the peculiar geometry and lines of the rocks piled so spectacularly over time.

While the tide was a bit too low for the cruisers to explore among the mangroves, the waters were a serene calm turquoise blue - perfect for spotting the first crocodile of the day as it drifted without a ripple through the waters. Once ashore the squeaky sand between our toes was a delight as we looked for tracks from Quoll and Hermit Crabs, photographed the beautiful Kimberley Heath adorning the cliff sides, and generally relaxed with drinks in hand while taking in the beauty of this hidden beach tucked away in the Buccaneer Archipelago.

After lunch on board, much activity ensued including a quiz of our adventure so far. It was an enjoyable afternoon, and before we knew it it was time for the Captain's farewell and much anticipated voyage slideshow, lovingly put together by our photographer-in-residence Cathy. It certainly highlighted an exceptional time had by all, and it will be a heartfelt moment to say goodbye to new friends tomorrow in Broome.

Image (c) on file by: S.Bradley