Low Isles

Published June 22, 2019

Today we had a short trip of 21 Nautical Miles from Double Island to the Low Isles which are just north of Port Douglas. There was a good stiff breeze of 15-20 knots and ideal for the spinnaker. After a really good sail we were picking up a mooring at Low Isles by 11.00am, The welcoming committee immediately after mooring was a black tipped reef shark which swam right up to the stern of the boat and came to the surface to eyeball us. There was not a soul around when we arrived and after lunch we jumped in the dinghy to go ashore and explore. The island has day visitors coming from Port Douglas but we did not spot a soul. There is a really well maintained lighthouse and well laid out paths to see the island. It is quite windy and cool so chickened out on going snorkelling, maybe at our next destination.

By Marg

Low isles

Low Isles Anchorage

Approaching aptly named Low Isles