Flying Fish Point to Cairns

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We packed up quite quickly this morning as we had only been over night so not too much was out. All the usual pack up chores were completed and then it was hook up the Mazda to the Karavan.

A few moments after we left the Caravan Park, we stopped at the Flying Fish Point Café for our first caffeine ‘hit’ for the day. Prue ended in having a green tea due to no soya milk. I had some raisin toast just to keep up the average.

Then we were on our way. Our track took us through parts of Innisfail that Prue had not seen but I had on my trip last year. The road towards Cairns was in very good condition. Before we left, I had been led to believe that the Bruce Highway was not in a very good condition. I think most of it is better than the Pacific Highway. Even the minor roads we have been on have all been fine.

Eventually, we arrived at the Big 4 Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort. It is probably the biggest park we have been in. It can accommodate more than 1100 people in campsites, caravan sites, bungalows and small flats. The facilities appear to be immaculate. We were greeted at reception by a very efficient and friendly Deborah who showed us our choice of sites by taking us on a modified golf buggy. Soon we were settled on our site.

After a brief rest, we went into the Esplanade in Cairns where we parked and then walked to the Coast Roast Coffee Café. I remembered that it was where I had morning coffee and then lunch with our Kimberley Karavan friends, Ian and Kay, last year. We had a nice lunch.

Following lunch we walked along the Esplanade markets and then out to the Marina. We saw one of the biggest ketches I have ever seen, named Vertigo. It was massive. I suggest that you read the link about it. It is worth the time. I have no idea what it may cost to travel on it but I think it would be in the class of don’t ask the price just book the trip! 

Across the walkway was another magnificent vessel, called Adele. It is not as big as Vertigo but most impressive nonetheless.  I believe it would also be quite a boat to travel on, too. There are so many beautiful vessels of all shapes and sizes moored in the Marina. 

We walked back past the Lagoon, which is a massive swimming area in front of the Esplanade. As there is almost no sand in front this is apparently sufficient for all the backpacker and other visitors. Many lovely female bodies lying around getting beautiful warm sun many accompanied by male friends and from all corners of the world from the sights and sounds we observed.

Now it was time to return to the Caravan Park and relax. One lot of our neighbours are form Switzerland and traveling around and through the country.