An early start, we need to be at the airport at 6am and return our car rental. We get to the airport with plenty of time spare. Rowan and I leave Joanne with the bags and go to drop the car off then walk back. I have never been on a plane this small. We have 3 to a plane but the planes can take 6 passengers. We are taking two because two groups need to be picked up. Joanne, Rowan and Sue go in one plane. Joel (guide), Jan and I are in another plane.

The plane takes off pretty smoothly. Views from the plane are wonderful. There is a part where you are just over the ocean with not much to see, I read my book for that bit. The view below kept me entertained, no inflight entertainment or service on this plane. The flight is roughly two hours long.

After a fun wonky landing at the Mitchell Falls air strip, we arrived at the departure/arrivals lounge. Everyone was ready for a wee by then.

Another first, a helicopter in to the camp. What an amazing experience. I got to sit shotgun and had a wicked view the whole way. It really was spectacular. I can see why people like to take scenic helicopter trips.

Once we landed safely we were greeted like old friends from Tubs & Jules. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. Jules made us breakfast, I was really hungry by then. After a chat around the table we jumped into the swimming pool. It felt around lunchtime, but it was only 10am. Joel, one of the guides took us out on the water for a few hours. We went right out near Dog Rock and had a go at Trolling. After a few circles we caught a Trevally. Jan, one of the ladies reeled it in and did a great job. A catch and realease as there is a lot of fish back at camp. The group before us was fishing mad. We have a wrap for lunch on the boat. We ask Joel if we can go for a swim.

Malcolm Island is a safe enough place to have a swim. Not a long swim as the salt water crocodiles are around. It is not their normal habitat but they do wander. Rowan got the drone out and took some amazing photos and videos. That last minute purchase was a great choice. I am glad I thought about it.

On our way back into camp there was a pod of dolphins. We needed to be back before the tide really gets low. There is an 8m tide difference. I really want to do a time lapse of it. I will see if I can work it out without being able to ask Google for help.

Our new home for the next 4 days is pretty cool. A really nice spot with a fantastic loo with a view.

We jumped back into the pool for another cool down. As I type now (5pm) the temperature is very civilised . Rowan is croc spotting with the drone. I better go see and watch the sunset. I shall return.

Turns out the croc was a log. I hope we do get to see one. The sunset was lovely. We start the fire and sit around it like in the movies. Before we know it dinner is ready. We have delicious crispy skin barramundi, with a pomodoro sauce and arancini balls. For dessert we have a polenta lemon cake with vanilla cream. Rowan gets fritters for his dessert. Jules has a cookbook called cooking in thongs and the dessert is in the recipe book.

Back to the fire after dinner. Then Rowan and I head to our hut for showers and bed. I plan another early start, but I am very happy about getting 8 hours sleep.