Day 54

Day 54 Wednesday 17^th of August First up today we went and booked a Great Barrier Reef trip before setting off up along the coast towards Port Douglas. We decided to go to the last spot then work our way back towards Cairns. First up was Rex’s Lookout which gave us a look back down along the coast, it is also where a Tandem Hang Gliding company sometimes launch from.

Rex's Lookout

Next up was Ellis Beach a lovely long white sandy beach that was very picturesque but not an ideal swimming beach due to no Anti Stinger net and Crocs. We have had our fair share of close shaves this trip (well Mitch has anyway) so we went for a walk instead. As we got closer to the Palm cove end of Ellis beach we looked up to see a man Strutting along starkers!!!! And the further we walked the more nudies appeared. So about turn and back to the car we head, much to Darren’s disappointment there were no Women to be seen....... 

Once back in the car we drove to Palm Cove and had a look at all the posh abodes of the Rich and Shameless. We went to the beach there and had some lunch and a swim.  Back in the car again to check out the remaining beaches of Clifton, Kewarra, Trinity, and then Yorkeys Knob. Back in Cairns we went looking to get some wet suits for the reef, first stop was Rays Outdoors then BCF with no luck at either place so we headed into the Esplanade so the kids could have a swim at the lagoon. Back to the van for tea and bed.