Townsville is the capital of North Queensland. It is a fairly large town with some gorgeous beaches and a lovely promenade. Whilst sitting on a deck overlooking the beach, Sam noticced in the 'whats on in Townsville' brochere, that Miss Saigon (Emmas favourite musical in the whole world) was playing. After much begging and pleading on Emma part, we went to see the show - it was great!!
The following day we left for Mission Beach, just a few hours north. Another small town, with stunning beaches (that you cant swim in because it is jelly fish season!!!!) This town had lovely restaurants, shops and beautiful secluded beaches that we enjoyed strolling on!
Port Douglas is just above Cairns, where the drive to it is along a winding beach front road (not always that safe as you are too busy looking out the window at the incredible views). The town itself has many luxiourious hotels and shops, none of which we frequented, but we did stay at a litle camp site, whose pool wasn't working - always good in the 32 degree heat. We did a couple fo day trips wilst we were there. One going up the Cape Tribulation - the daintree rainforest. A very short crossing over croc infested waters with our car was most exciting. The drive through the rainforest was amazing, particualry as you are in the only place in the world where the rainforest touches the coral in the sea; even the sea here has crocodiles in it as the rivers through the rainforest meet the sea. Remebering the dangerous jellyfish, we were a little surprised to see ppl swimming in the sea despite the warning signs for both crocs and jellyfish - bizarre! Despite this, it is safe to wander the beaches (most of which are secluded), and the scenery is like no other.
We left the rainforest and took a jungle safari boat trip were we spotted 5 crocs - ranging from a baby of 90cm to over 2m adults.
Returning to Port Douglas we sunbathed on the beautiful beach which you can swim in as there are stinger nets but we still were a little afraid! We went to the market, and again we surprised to see a crocodile sign postioned less than a metre from a children playground - love the safety in australia!!!
Reluctantly we left this town (one of three where we decided we could have a holiday home!) , and headed for Cairns!
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