Arrived in FNQ (as it is abbreviated here). Amazing scenery- the Tablelands (hills) almost reach the ocean. On arrival was a great view of that. After an 90 minute drive I arrived in Port DOuglas- a small community north of Cairns. Most people stay in Cairns, but then have to travel to Port Douglas to see the rain forrest. POrt Douglas has both reef (great barrier reef) and rain forrest.
Today I went to four mile beach in POrt Douglas (on the Coral Sea) at 2pm when I arrived for 2 hours. Currenty there are stinger nets for the box jelly, but the water was clear as it could be. So the swimming area is quite small (esp for a 4 mi beach). But the water was 29 degrees- thats celcius for those who couldn't figure it out. It works out to be 85 degrees F. It was warmer than the air! Tommorow I head out to the GBR, followed by a Daintree/Cape Tribulation rainforest tour on Sunday. It finishes with a hot air ballon on Monday and travel back to Sydney. Will post pictures when I get back.
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