Field Island Travel Guide

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Explore Field Island

Things to Do  

Fishing

Fishing, Field Island

 1+1 Says:  It's an area rich in marine life and this makes fishing ideal. Great when the weather is perfect, which is most of the year. 

Hotels  

No name: The Only

No name: The Only, Field Island

 1+1 Says:  Bring your own. Dry season a mozzie dome is all that's needed. There are some mosquitos so you need something. No service, no facilities and no tourists either. 

Nightlife  

Main Beach: Nighttime nesting

Main Beach: Nighttime nesting, Field Island

 1+1 Says:  Flat-backed Turtles come up during the night at high tide to dig holes in the sand and lay their eggs. It's best to watch when there's a big moon providing some light. If you shine a torch on the turtles they'll return to the sea and drop their eggs in the water. By... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Crocodiles

Crocodiles, Field Island

 1+1 Says:  One warning which can never be left out is the one about crocodiles. When you're in their habitat you always have to be aware and alert to a possible attack. Just the other day a man was attacked by a 4 metre long croc not all that far from Field Island - in the East... 

Fresh water

Fresh water, Field Island

 1+1 Says:  Can't stress it enough, bring plenty of fresh water. There's none on the island and if you get stranded for any reason you could be in dire straits. There's no mobile phone connection with the outside world, you're well and truely out of range. 

Reefs and sand bars

Reefs and sand bars, Field Island

 1+1 Says:  There's a big tidal movement around the island, up to 7 metres in height. If you don't watch it you could end up being stranded out of water for many hours. And worse still, have no water around your boat to keep fishing to fill in time. 

What to Pack  

Water, or die ......

Water, or die ......, Field Island

 1+1 Says:  Anything Good footwear to protect feet if walking on reef First aid kit You'll only have what you bring with you, so don't forget anything. Mozzie dome (sometimes called tropidome). Most important - don't forget WATER.There's none on the island 

Off The Beaten Path  

Inland

Inland, Field Island

 1+1 Says:  There's no pathways or trails on the island. The vegetation can be dense and scrubby. You also get swathes of tall grasses. And because it's so flat, navigation is very difficult on the island. If you go wandering be sure you're well prepared and have the means and know-how... 

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 Bring your own. Dry season a mozzie dome is all that's needed. There are some mosquitos so you need something. No service, no facilities and no tourists... 

 

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