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Visiting Magnetic Island's Rock Wallabies & Find Amazing Hot Water Showers on Dunk Island

October 21, 2024 · 17 min · 9K views · Magnetic Island

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James and Rhonda, sailing the 30-nautical-mile stretch from Hook Island in the Whitsundays, encounter multiple whales and a tuna strike while navigating toward Magnetic Island.1:14 At Jeffrey Bay and Nellie Bay on Magnetic Island, they feed rock wallabies using store-bought, species-appropriate pellets to avoid the health issues associated with human food.6:22 The crew then sails north to Dunk Island, where they locate free, hot-water showers at a closed campground near an abandoned resort.12:43 After departing Dunk Island, they transit to Cairns for a three-week stay to complete boat maintenance, including the installation of a new AIS unit required for Indonesian waters.16:42 While in Cairns, they also snorkel the outer Great Barrier Reef before anchoring at Mackay Reef.16:48

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