25/08/2026
The Kimberley doesn’t do staged wildlife encounters. It does raw, unscripted moments, and onboard Coral Adventurer at Montgomery Reef, nature put on quite a show!
An early start saw us heading across on a perfect tide, as the reef slowly emerged from the water. As it appeared, so did the wildlife. Reef egrets, an osprey, turtles, fish and rays all became part of the spectacle.
Then, just when we thought the show was winding down, a crocodile appeared.
It moved quietly through the shallows, close to the reef and the egrets. Everyone watched, hoping to witness that split second predator and prey encounter.
But nature had other plans.
In one almighty burst of water, the crocodile struck, not at a bird, but at a turtle. The struggle unfolded right in front of us as the crocodile dragged its catch onto the reef.
We sat back, watching a completely raw moment of the Kimberley unfold. No guarantees, no script, just predator and prey, and natural encounters.
P.S The Turtle managed to escape with just a few battle scars! 🐢🐊
