Cairns - Coconut Resort
Wednesday 20th to Wednesday 27th August
Wow!! As we approached Cairns
through the Atherton Tablelands the scenery changed dramatically with huge
rainforest covered mountains all around us and a European feeling to the place!
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| Nemo tour of Coconut Resort |
Coconut resort was exactly what we needed, R &R in a big
way! Two swimming pools, jumping pillows, tennis courts, outdoor movies every
night and a camp kitchen to die for!
We
took a few days to just chill around camp and play with the kids, Simon became
tennis coach of the year and we all decided that badminton is the game for us!!
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| Campsite at Coconut |
We spent a day exploring the hinterland, looking at amazing
fig trees that are murderously beautiful!! They strangle other trees over many
years forming spectacular roots in their ruthless pursuit of survival. We
enjoyed Yungaburra and day dreamed about becoming farmers, then went and had
a delicious Swiss meal at the local restaurant.
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| Cloudy mountains |
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| Swiss Restaurant |
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| Cheers! |
Outer Reef Tour
The Great Barrier Reef was one of our
highlights in this area, we spent a bumpy hour travelling with Seastar to the
outer reef, but the coral and sea life were worth the effort. The beautiful
turtle and fierce barracuda were some of our favourites.
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| Snorkelling off the boat |
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| Blue stag horn coral |
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| This one killed Nemos' Mum! |
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| Very intimidating Baracuda |
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