Aus Day 47 - Snokeling and Sharks

Friday 5th November    Aus Day 47


Up at 06.10 to get on with Blog updating. Trying to fit this in is quite difficult at the moment. Breakfast and shower then called Apollo to report the EMC light and was given authority to continue until we reach Perth.

09.00 and time to slowly get ready for our boat trip on board the “Nhanya-Ku” at 10.00.

The boat arrived in the shallows and we waded out to it. There were 13 passengers and as soon as we were boarded we were able to see fish through the glass bottom.

The Nhanya_Ku Glass Bottom Boat

Eileen and Some of Our Fellow Passengers

Eileen Aboard the Nhanya_Ku

Some of The Fish Seen Through The Glass Bottom

More Fish Under the Boat

Giant Brain Coral Locally Known As Ayers Rock

Sailed out to the reef while we were given a running commentary all about coral and the local aquatic life. Once we were on station we were all kitted out with snorkeling gear and jumped into the water. The knack of snorkeling came back to me almost immediately, (fortunately) and the fish life and coral formations were brilliant.

JB Snorkeling in Coral Bay

The trip last almost 2½ hours and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. On return we waded ashore again and then went to the office and hired out snorkeling kit for the rest of the afternoon.

Following a quick lunch, we walked around the bay again to get to the shark sanctuary. Quite a long hike but this time we actually went far enough and were lucky enough to spot sharks cruising along in the shallow water although, with the wind and choppy seas, it was very difficult to spot them.

Coral Bay Near The Shark Nursery

After the walk back, we got out the snorkel gear and spent some time swimming in the shallow waters of the bay watching the numerous fish and manta rays.

JB and Eileen Snorkeling in Coral Bay

This has been a full, active day and by tea time we were both feeling quite tired so, after a brief chat with Ray and Mary whom we had originally met at Point Samson and who had appeared on this site today, we decided on pizza for tea which we obtained from the next door caravan site and brought back to the van. By the time we had finished eating we were almost asleep so watched a little TV before turning in.