While the hills may not be alive with music ,they, the beaches , tracks , roads(sadly) are filled with butterflies . After the cold, wet weather , there were butterflies galore on Magnetic Island when the sun came out on a day in which the sky was azure blue , the air crisp .
Several yachts were seen heading out from Townsville providing colourful sights as they made their way , taking advantage of the breeze .
The Shipping Reporter said one yacht in particular would have inspired a maritime artist as it presented a patchwork of colour in Cleveland Bay when viewed through a telescopic lens .