Port Douglas is one of those places which began life as a small village, gained popularity with holiday makers and now has a real “resort” feel with luxurious apartments, health clubs, marinas and a plentiful supply of bars and restaurants and has its renowned 4 mile beach complete with net to keep out the stingers.
Like so many of the coastal towns in FNQ it has a beautiful setting and we sat, sipping champagne, in a bar which overlooked the water - sail boats were going back and forth and we were delighted to see a sea eagle swoop down and take a fish. Don’t know if there is any truth in it but we heard that Greg Norman moors his boat at Port Douglas.
It is also a popular place for weddings and there is a dinky little wooden church which has for its altar piece a plate glass window that looks out to sea. We were there on a Saturday and they closed the church because a wedding was about to take place. The bride and groom arrived together, they not in their first flush of youth so perhaps a second time around. Also no guests, just the two of them and a photographer and celebrant. They disappeared inside soon to re-appear to the sounds of the bells ringing!
We are presently in Cairns and the Suzi is having its service. This afternoon off to Undara and lava tubes.
I remember that church, the Undersea Explorer moored right near there, next to Ben Cropp's museum. I did several trips on the Undersea as staff and also as a customer. I think it's for sale now.
ReplyDeleteA hint about the train to Kuranda ( although it's probably too late for you, someone else might like to know)You can catch the normal train service ie not the tourist train, for a smaller fare and just ask the driver for the commentary.
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