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Sailing to St.Bees Island; Things That Go Bump in The Night & Seeing a Rare Koala
September 23, 2024 · 25 min · 13K views · Homestead Bay, St. Bees Island
What this video covers
Triteia, a cruising sailboat, transits the Queensland coast toward the Whitsundays, stopping at St. Bees Island to explore its unique, introduced koala population. The crew navigates 44 nautical miles from Digby Island to Homestead Bay on St. Bees, encountering whales during the passage.2:23 Upon arrival, they secure the vessel to a public mooring ball, noting that the mooring line frequently slams against the hull in open-water conditions, a recurring issue they have experienced at other coastal locations.9:05 The crew hikes ashore to search for the island’s wild koalas, which are studied for their ability to self-regulate population density and inbreeding without natural predators.13:41 They successfully locate a koala in a eucalyptus tree near the beach.21:21 The crew also notes the presence of kangaroos and dense, jungle-like vegetation on the island.18:39 They express caution regarding potential crocodile presence in the area while navigating the shoreline and tidal lagoons.15:41
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