Tag Archives: Port Douglas

Christmas in the Cove

In December 2022, a family trip to Far North Queensland began with a stay in Palm Cove during Christmas. They enjoyed the beach, swimming, and a Christmas lunch at Pullman Resort. Exploring continued north with scenic drives, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, and visits to Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest, featuring tropical ice cream.

She’s Cold Blooded!!!

Any trip to Northern Queensland requires hitting the 3 Rs – Rainforest, Reef and Reptiles. With the first two definitely done and ticked we turned our attentions fully on the last. Already we had seen some Tree Frogs and Boyd Dragons. We also went snorkeling with some Turtles but it was time to up the […]

The Life Aquatic!

Ring Ring!…Ring Ring! The dream suddenly vanishes from John’s mind as he is dragged back into the real world. The telephone’s chimes as loud as any herald in proclaiming a new day. He jumps into life and runs across the room to the most inanimate of messengers. With a toad like voice he croaks into […]

Because you’re Gorge-ous!

Our birthdays are very close. Since 2011 we have decided that, where possible, we would spend them on a nice trip instead of ‘stuff’.  So far the destinations have been; New York City, Brighton, Morzine (France), Goa and Tasmania. This year we decided to add  the No. 3 Town in Australia –  Port Douglas, to […]