Cruising To DI Point

Unfortunately all good things come to an end, and it was time to leave the safety of the Lagoon for a visit to Double Island Point proper. Perfect weather for a quick cruise out, followed by a visit to Wolf Rock and returning in the Wide Bay Bar before the swell picked up.

Idyllic Tranquility

Did I mention how idyllic the Double Island Point Lagoon was? This picture of a catamaran arriving in the calm anghorage tells all I believe.

DI Lagoon

The Double Island Point Lagoon is a wonderfully protected anchorage from all seas and winds from the north-west through to the south-east.

Double Island Point

Just south of Double Island Point I stopped for a photo and turned back to head home before the wind picked up too much more. In the end it was only about 20 knots and heading back to Mooloolaba with a tail wind was fairly smooth sailing.

Teewah Beach

And then looking south you can see the beautiful Teewah Beach stretching to Noosa.

DI Point And Lighthouse

As I head further south around Double Island Point I took a look back at the lighthouse.

DI Lighthouse

The Double Island Point Lighthouse.

DI Lookout

The Double Island Point Lookout Hut overlooks the immense Pacific Ocean off the east Australian coastline.

Rainbow Rocks

As I left the rocks for the trail uphill to the lighthouse, I turned and took one last look at Rainbow Beach.

Rainbow Shower

A Rainbow Beach shower in the distance as I crossed the sand bars near the end of Double Island Point.

Track Marker

On the south side of the Carlo Sandblow is this track marker at an intersection. Not too far to go to the lighthouse.

Walk Beginning

All I need to do is cross this bit of sand and walk down to the end of the point you can see in the distance about 17km away. How hard could it be?

Footprints In The Sand

My feet at the start of the 17 kilometre walk from the Carlo Sandblow at Rainbow Beach to Double Island Point Lighthouse. Sandal tan in full effect.

Campfire

Memories of a campfire with friends at Double Island Point and a great view.

Guide

Another view of the Double Island Point Light House. A beacon to guide the lost or perhaps those just wandering.

Distant Shores

The view of the Pacific Ocean from the headland at Double Island Point on the Cooloola Coast. I never tire of this view and every time I see it I feel the sea and distant shores are calling.

Beach Crowd

A relaxing afternoon at a crowded beach at Rainbow Bay, Double Island Point.

View

The view to the south from Double Island Point.

Double Lighthouse

The Double Island Point Lighthouse, where weather reports are made.

Ocean

The beautiful ocean at Double Island Point.