Activities

The main attractions of the Bahamas are the sun, the sea and the amazing sandy beaches.

There is a wide array of marine-based activities available on Abaco, including big-game fishing, scuba diving and boat trips or charters of every kind. Trips to the charming smaller islands off the east coast of Abaco, including Hope Town, Green Turtle Cay and Bakers Bay, are especially popular. All these may be organised from nearby Marsh Harbour, which also has a number of restaurants, bars and craft shops.

Abaco features many fabulous beaches, most notably that at Treasure Cay. But at Rolling Harbour itself the amazing beach and those it adjoins stretch for miles along Abaco’s Atlantic coastline and, being almost completely unpopulated, is heaven for beachcombers.

Nature lovers will enjoy the abundant wild life, which includes the rare red-and-green Abaco Parrot and many other interesting birds and butterflies, as well as some wild pig. Guided nature tours may be arranged for a full day or half day with an expert guide who is a mine of fascinating information about all aspects of the flora, fauna, geology and history of the island. Kayak and bicycle tours can also be arranged.

For bad weather days, the Club has an excellent library, plenty of games, a well-stocked cellar and, for those who must, satellite TV and internet access. Day trips to the bright lights (and shops) of Nassau are also feasible, with a welter of inexpensive options for the 30 minute flight from Marsh Harbour.

A spa and a superb golf course at the Abaco Club at Winding Bay are just 30 minutes up the coast, although this is a private club and entry is not automatic. There is another golf course at Treasure Cay where admission is straightforward.