We had observed this bay on our way to Cygnet with Cassablanca. We decided it should be on our hit list. Meantime a day spent housekeeping - washing, shopping, watering etc.. and then attending the Port Cygnet Sailing Club Tuesday night meal ($15 per head including homemade deserts made by the local ladies) was followed by a night on a mooring. By the time we had returned the next day with a strengthening Southerly, there were a couple of other yachts already anchored in Sandyrock Bay. Very encouraging! The cruising guide was complimentary but only noted that it was pleasant for sundowners. What about the rest of the time? Our verdict is that it's a cracker. The hills that wrap around the anchorage are taller than they look, as we discovered when we went ashore for a bit of a look-see. The next bay to the east, Egg and Bacon Bay, was getting a little bit of surge as it is exposed to the southern, and open end of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. This bay however was totally shielded and has a lovely wide aspect up to Cygnet and across to the start of the Huon River. Plenty to love.
The hill behind had a small carpark in a clearing surrounded by plantings aimed at restoring the natural vegetation.
Low tide revealed our supper of oysters and mussels.
We think our access was probably superior to that of the locals on foot.
Bon Appetit !
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