Refuge Cove at Wilson’s Prom

A Slice of Paradise

I cruised to Refuge Cove in January 2020 with Paul Saunders on our first extended sea trial after the refit. I also returned in March bound for Tasmania.

As many others before us we found an all weather anchorage protected from Bass Straight. There is a lovely beach with a fresh water stream for rinsing after a swim as well as for washing clothes.

It is quiet as access to Refuge Cove is limited to boats and overnight hikers from Tidal River who stay at the camping ground. next to the stream.

Route from Hastings to Refuge Cove with an overnight stop at Cleeland Bight

Screenshot of route in iPad during voyage

Refuge Cove as seen from Telstra Hill where you can climb to try for a mobile signal

Waterloo Pt lighthouse

Skull Rock off Kanowna Is

Our neighbours at anchor off south beach

With Paul Saunders, Chief Engineer.

A fresh water stream feeds into the cove through the camp ground

The camp ground is accessible only to hikers or boat

A pacific gull came to welcome us

Protected anchorage in all but NE winds

A still sunset

Paul at play

The skipper at rest