This is true expedition sea-kayaking along one of the most spectacular wilderness coasts in Australia. Lying off the coast of tropical Queensland, Hinchinbrook is Australia's largest island national park. It is an area of breathtaking beauty with tropical forest and granite peaks rising over 1000m out of the sea above unspoiled golden beaches and sandy bays that are perfect for sea kayaking. While sea kayaking experience is not essential, participants must be strong swimmers and confident in open water conditions. The itinerary can be adjusted to suit the conditions and most days there is ample time to beach comb and snorkel the translucent waters. Each night we camp on the beach - and if we have had a good day's fishing - dine on fresh seafood. A highlight of the trip is the chance of encountering turtles, dolphins, dugongs, Mantra Rays and even Humpback Whales while crossing the Coral Sea to the jewel like Family Islands, before returning to Mission Beach.

Brief Itinerary
Pre-trip, Join Mission Beach (south of Cairns), trip briefing DAY 1 Transfer Mission Beach to Lucinda, commence sea kayaking DAY 2 Paddle around Hillock Point to Zoe Bay DAY 3 Paddle beneath Mount Bowen (1121m) to Banksia Bay DAY 4 Paddle Ramsay Bay round Cape Sandwich to Sunset Beach DAY 5 Paddle to Goold Island DAY 6 Open channel crossing to Wheeler Island DAY 7 Paddle past Bedarra and Dunk Islands to Mission Beach where trip concludes

Trip Dates

12 September 2010	-	18 September 2010
26 September 2010	-	02 October 2010
10 October 2010	-	16 October 2010
24 October 2010	-	30 October 2010