Cairns

After a successful fishing stint in Karumba it was time to head for the coast....the beginning of the long haul back to Sydney! We arrived in the Atherton Tablelands which is incredibly lush dairy country - such a contrast to all the desert, outback and savannah lands we have travelled through over the past 2 1/2 months. We had forgotten how gorgeous luscious green grass looks! We were tempted by a night in this green paradise until a couple of locals told us that it had been down in the minus range overnight and frosts every morning....suddenly the lure of the coast was too strong! So we pushed on to Cairns arriving as the sun went down and the full moon shone brightly. We spent a couple of days in Cairns and caught up with Craig (an old work colleague of Michael's) and Hayley who very kindly fed us for 2 nights - great food and great company! Thank you...


The lagoon pool down on the Esplanade at Cairns....absolutely beautiful! Such a great set up - so relaxing, not crowded and great atmosphere. It was like a resort pool with lots of timber decking and small sections of sand!

We spent a day out at the Frankland Islands - a group of uninhabited islands just off the coast of Cairns. Beautiful secluded beach and great snorkelling - lots of amazing tropical fish and coral. Michael and Harry even managed to swim alongside a sea turtle! A great day had by all....