Then to the palm point

Port Douglas

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July 23rd 2009
A full day in Port Douglas, and its time to hit the beach. We walked across the road and explored the local suburbs as the beach was very near, we just weren't quite sure exactly where it was. Eventually we found the beach path and came out onto a tropical beach, complete with coconuts. The braver amongst us ventured out for a swim, it was pretty hot and the forecast was for 29C. Certainly thin ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Port Douglas

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more