Bindi Adams
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I think the pictures speak for themselves... honeymoon heaven... 12 years ago, 1 year anniversary & then 10 year anniversary (2 years late)...
The list of things to do begins and ends with the amazing walks around the island, and any one of the knowledgeable locals will direct you to the well marked tracks. Some are a little bit less accessible than others with the 8 hr trek up Mt Gower (900m+ above sea level) requiring a guide,running only when the weather is a little kinder than some of these photos show.
Then there's the prerequisite cycle. The only way tourists gad about the very short distances to ride (but sometimes are a little too far to walk). Hired usually the day you arrive except Saturday's which is when the outside of resort options are closed (no exceptions). You can hit the beaches, go swimming, snorkeling, surfing, fishing, scuba diving, etc... there's boat tours out to Balls pyramid, around the island, and in the lagoon to watch the turtles, down to Ned's beach to feed the fish (fish food, not bread!), And then there's the local haunts for breakfast, morning tea, afternoon tea, pre-dinner cocktails and dinner, with each resort providing transport too, and the venue usually providing transport from, or you can walk (umbrellas come with the units) & most also provide torches, an absolute necessity for night travel without a car! There are no real street lights, and dusk falls quickly and completely sans full moon.
The island has the usual provision issues, so if you're after all of the products provided on the mainland then you may fall a little short, & not find all you are after. The supermarkets or stores, provide the basic necessities and be prepared for transport costs being factored in to the cost (as is quite reasonable). Fresh milk is not as accessible as UHT milk, and is quite tricksy to transport, also to be expected. The restaurants provide excellent meals, and the daily baked muffins at the Anchorage are to die for (& can last for more than one snack!)
To say we're fans is an understatement, we will be going again, and can't wait to see the island again (I know, we just left, but could happily work there for a season or two), wonder if they'll ever open a high school?
If the opportunity arises, then splurge out, fly out from Sydney, Newcastle or Goldcoast, and enjoy the short 1hr 45 min flight (unless of course the weather is recalcitrant and the plane can't land or is cancelled before it flies...travel insurance solves that issue).
