On my last trip to Australia in 2019, my friend Terry decided to spend the day with us and take us for a drive. As we headed north out of Cairns, the coastal road beckoned us to travel further. We ended up in Port Douglas and I must say that I was blown away with the charming atmosphere of this little village. This article is meant to entice you to venture out of the city and explore further up the Queensland coast.
Over the years I've traveled to Australia 35 times. I love Port Douglas - the beach is fantastic. This is also where I got certified to dive, and have fond memories of the live-aboard I was on (since retired). I think one of the best experiences though was spending a day with Hazel Douglas, who owned Native Guide Safari Tours - no longer operating. Hazel was fantastic and her tours took on a different perspective. I believe she was from the Kuku Yalanji tribe in Daintree.
Over the years I've traveled to Australia 35 times. I love Port Douglas - the beach is fantastic. This is also where I got certified to dive, and have fond memories of the live-aboard I was on (since retired). I think one of the best experiences though was spending a day with Hazel Douglas, who owned Native Guide Safari Tours - no longer operating. Hazel was fantastic and her tours took on a different perspective. I believe she was from the Kuku Yalanji tribe in Daintree.
Yes, I was based in Brisbane for a year and travelled through the eastern half of the country. Around the coast and up the middle.
I will return next year to see the west.