Mountain-bikers and hikers will have their pedals pumping and their walking sticks striking Mother Earth on all-day treks, with some trails marked explicitly for you. No motorbikes or vehicles are allowed in these sections, so your serenity is secured. Do ensure you set off with adequate water, a first-aid kit, and some form of communication, and keep in mind you’ re on a remote island. There’ s no quick access for anyone to rescue you. There are dedicated driving, walking and cycling tracks in parts, of which the latter are graded, numbered and signposted, with distance markers to help you choose which tracks suit your abilities.
Caves hidden along the rocky headlands at low tide.
Crabs, crabs and more crabs working overtime.
Loggerhead, green and flatback turtles include Curtis Island in their nesting areas. These are best seen during October to March – turtle nesting season, of course. Nesting sites are generally marked and signposted, but it ' s best to check with local authorities for more information. Do keep your distance from any turtle in the water or on the beaches.
If you ' re lucky enough to come across hatchlings( baby turtles) escaping their sandy nest, keep away and leave them alone. Don’ t be tempted to help any of them into the water, thinking you’ re saving them from birds, fish or other wildlife. They need to fend for themselves, build up strength and learn the way of the wild. Interference from well-intentioned humans doesn ' t help in the long run.
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