Zoe Bay, Hinchinbrook Island

 We had a very calm day which allowed us to anchor in Zoe Bay which faces east and is usually to rough to anchor because of the southeast tradewind swell.  Zoe Bay is very beautiful with a long crescent of beach framed by tall verdant green hills in the background.  The biggest attraction is the waterfall at the southern end of the bay.

Zoe Bay viewed from the top of the waterfall.  Note True North anchored under the high hill at the top of the picture.

If you could not find True North in the last photo, here is a zoomed in image 😊

The waterfall seen from True North at our anchored position.  The waterfall is the white streak coming down towards the beach in the middle of the photo.

After anchoring we took the dinghy across the bay to the beach and followed the trail up to the to- of the waterfall.  The trail started by passing through level rainforest before crossing the river from the waterfall and finally climbing very steeply up the side of the waterfall to the top.  The waterfall had a number of pools which were safe for swimming and cooled us down after the climb.  The views were spectacular so we spent over an hour swimming and relaxing before heading back to True North for dinner.

Climbing the trail up the side of the waterfall


Nancy capturing the view

Lots to take pictures of…

Departing Zoe Bay in very calm conditions en route to Orpheus Island


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