Marloo Blue trip 03.08.18

Marloo Blue trip 03.08.18. Working trip to Marloo Blue. Painting the facias on the front of the house. Tested our new scaffolding and planks. Gave the front deck a fresh coat of paint.

Fraser Island has a unique little freshwater swimming hole called Orange creek. And yes it is orange-ish, perhaps a little more brown than orange. I would describe it as tea coloured.

This natural phenomenon is caused by the settling of leaves that fall into the creek. The tannin from the dead leaves and other organic matter stain the creek water an orange-ish colour. It is particularly noticeable in the bright sunlight and at sunset with the reflections of the setting sun.

The water may look eerie however cast aside any fear, it is  freshwater  ( no sharks here )and makes it an ideal spot to have a refreshing swim. No need to worry about creepy crawlies or other creatures lurking in the water below. Most part of it is waist deep with shallower water on the edges and where it flows through the sand down to meet the sea. The other great thing about the spot is it has a sandy bottom with no rocks so perfect for the kids to swim in.

Video taken by the Yuneec Typhoon H