Cape York 08 Day 6: Brampton Island to Lizard Island

Today's flight: Brampton Island, Townsville, Cairns, Cooktown and Lizard Island.

We reluctantly leave Brampton Island,
consoled by the fact that Lizard Island awaits!

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We are headed over Airlie Beach...

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... so pop in to see Roger at HeliBiz Shute Habour to fix a minor fuel leak.

(We might need that fuel on the next water crossing!)

The islands are stunning!

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At the request of Cairns ATC, we adopt
the seldom-used Rotorheads Indian-File Approach!

PAPA ROMEO CHARLIE: CLEAR FOR TAKEOFF!

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The landscape north of Cairns is stunning!

The Colonel leads a thorough briefing at Cooktown.

"Strict Rotorheads formation, guys!"

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Our Irish Stud fuels the R33...

Rotorheads Starburst Departure!

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30 minutes later...




Whoo hoo! Lizard Island!

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Here's our digs for the night!




Nanosecnds later...




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Cocktails apon reception! How good is that?!

1770 to Brampton Island
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Flat out on Lizard, drinking