Mooring
Information
When approaching the bay from the west, i.e. Hayman Island
and Stonehaven, use caution negotiating the passage between Hook
and Hayman islands. The reef extends a long way off Hayman, and
you should be much closer to Hook island than to Hayman when negotiating
this passage. If the tide is high, one can be deceived. The best
area to anchor is a shallow patch (2.1 metres at '0' tide) in the
entrance to Butterfly bay; this is not usually a problem for yachts,
but if your draws 2.1m keep an eye on the tide. Set your anchor
well and make sure you have allowed enough room to swing to avoid
fringing reefs and other yachts. This is not the most ideal location
to anchor overnight as you are not protected from the changing weather
conditions.
General Information
Butterfly Bay is shaped somewhat like a butterfly with one underdeveloped
wing. Coincidentally, colonies of butterflies may be found at times
in the moist shade of trees along the creek beds. There are several
very good dive/snorkel spots, particularly along the bay side of
Alcyonaria point, the latter named by local divers because of the
abundance of coral form there.
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