QLD26 14. Rainbow Beach to Gary’s Anchorage

Joanne Jones

Timed our run to the Wide Bay Bar for an hour ahead of high tide and just before sunrise. It was blowing hard when we left but the wind had dropped to under 10knots by the time we reached the bar. Had a smooth passage in and flew up to Gary’s in the remainder of the incoming tide. Anchored in 3.5m of water ( good holding) and spent a couple of nights here waiting out 30knot winds out on the bay. The anchorage is very protected and a nice place to rest up. Great sunsets!