Kite Island Safari

Friends who claim Moreton Bay as either their home or back yard told us about a tiny sand island at the top of the Rainbow Banks near the top end of North Stradbroke Island. It doesn’t actually exist on the charts although we were later informed it’s quite popular for weddings. Since we were in company of the two pairs of Queensland cruisers who’d mentioned the place to us, they felt compelled to take us.

We had good deep water all the way up to Amity Point where we turned at a starboard marker towards, what looked on the charts, to be dry land, but it turned out that even at low tide it was possible to get across the channel - although probably not recommended at LAT (lowest astronomical tide). 

The mighty Mercedes led the tour

Tauranga and Zofia at anchor in a 3-4 kt current

Curlews, terns and pelicans enjoy this sandy island situated in the gap between Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands.

A few drinks to celebrate our little safari

In lighter conditions this might have been an even more enjoyable wee island to visit but on an average day it's best regarded as a lunch anchorage.