Magnetic Island to Orpheus Island

After a very bumpy night we awoke to the beautiful sight of Orpheus Island. A trough passed through at 2am generating 30knt winds from the south west.

The island is just south of Hinchinbrook, and is surrounded by fringing coral reefs.

This morning the four of us walked to the top to survey the sights of the island.

The very crowded anchorage can be seen in the photo below

 
The well trodden track was easily conquered with minimum of fuss to the summit.

The island does have some buildings on it, a research station, a resort and if one is keen on renovations there is an ideal property to be done up



 

Hopefully tonight it will be calm !