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The Daintree river mouth. The area north of the river a present has a moratorium on future development. This is causing some considerable controversy, particularly those that have purchased properties in the area but are not allowed to build on their land |
| Ferry across the Daintree river. The ferry operates on a
cable and winch system.
There is some pressure for the construction of a bridge but this is being resisted by conservationists & others who feel that a bridge will create too much pressure on the area for development
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| The middle reaches of the Daintree estuary is famous for its considerable natural beauty and the crocodiles which inhabit the area. On our trip on the river we saw four two of which are featured here |  |
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| Amethystine Pythons also are present. This one was curled up on the branches beside the river warming itself in the sun. They grow to four or metres in length |  |
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Other animals sighted included the Lace Monitor , Turtles and Flying Foxes. |
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The Mossman Gorge is another area worth visiting. There are numerous walks in the area |
| These horses seemed to be right at home grazing in the shallows of Lake Mitchell in the Atherton Tablelands north of Mareeba |  |
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We visited the Mareeba Tropical Savannah and Wetland
reserve. This swamp hen seemed to be more interested in attacking my shoe
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| Near Yungaburra on the Atherton Tableland we visited the Curtain Fig tree (right) and Lake Barrine a volcanic crater lake, where a swallow obligingly posed for Janet (left) and we saw Kauri trees very similar to our New Zealand versions | |
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Of course when in Cairns it is almost mandatory to go on the Karunda rail trip one way and the Skyrail (gondola) the other. |
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Port Douglas is a very pleasant place to stay. When not tripping around we spent our time lazing around the Radisson tree top resort. Our room was comfortable and we were only a short walk from the beach. The morning sunrises were quite spectacular |
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On our Final day we visited the outer reef on the Quicksilver catamaran. The Photos below were taken on the trip |
