Arriving in Queensland we were astounded by the tropical climate and geography - it looks like Hawaii with lush green mountainsides, white sand beaches, and cool ocean breezes! Pineapple, mango and sugar cane fields are abundant. We flew into Cairns and drove straight up to Port Douglas, about an hour north. Several people had suggested we visit this seaside town and we sure are glad they did! It reminded us a bit of Cannon Beach, Oregon with one main street of shops and restaurants, a nice long beach, and many places to stay. We really loved Scoops, an ice cream shop on the main drag. It is open air with glass folding doors to lock up at night (or in bad weather). The flavors of ice cream were exotic and delicious. The owners were so pleasant
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