GPS: 21 43.734s 150 21.141e
After an uncomfortable night we decided that we would head for Mackay. Over breakfast we calculated how long it would take to get there. Then what time we needed to set off, to arrive during daylight. So we needed to set off at 4:00pm and sail overnight.
This meant we could explore more of the island. Arriving on the beach without a spill this time we headed inland. We came across a very rare tree.
Over the years I’ve only come across two other examples of this species of tree , I’m sure they must be on the endangered list. The shoetree is easily mistaken for the European sandalwood, see photo.
We also discovered what looked to be erosion in a gully. The slip had uncovered a red soil and colourful rocks. We walked across the hill to the other side of the island where we could see how sheltered our bay was from the South Easterlies. Returning to Imagine we stowed everything away for our voyage to Mackay.
Shoe Tree