A cold winter in Melbourne so, at the end of July, we headed north for two weeks of warmer weather at Port Douglas.
Once again we had an apartment at
The Regal on the corner of Macrossan Street and Owen Street providing a central location in the town and close to the beach.
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| View of pool at The Regal from our balcony |
One of the features of Port Douglas has to be Four Mile Beach, a popular place at any time during daylight hours..
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| Four Mile Beach in the evening |
As you approach the beach from the main street you are greeted by a warning sign alerting to possible dangers that may be encountered.
The stingers are only a problem in the summer months but the week before this trip to Port Douglas a crocodile from the nearby river was spotted on several occasions swimming parallel to the beach. It had returned to the river by the time we arrived.
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| View of Four Mile Beach from lookout |
Four Mile Beach comprises of firm sand that is easy to walk along and literally stretches for miles.
Most people walk the beach but some hire bicycles to cycle the beach. One day we encountered an elderley gentleman pushing his walking frame and enjoying a stroll.
Coconut palms line the beach. In the past we have seen council officers removing the coconuts for safety reasons.
Coconuts are also washed on to the beach by the tide.
Driftwood can also be found along the beach.
Whenever possible we spent around two hours at a time exploring the beach and enjoying the walk. Proving that we were not the only people from home staying at Port Douglas, one day on the beach we met Arthur Pritchard from the the Victorian Over 70s Cricket Team and Lesley who were also holidaying in the area.
Once again we had an apartment at The Regal on the corner of Macrossan Street and Owen Street providing a central location in the town and close to the beach.
The stingers are only a problem in the summer months but the week before this trip to Port Douglas a crocodile from the nearby river was spotted on several occasions swimming parallel to the beach. It had returned to the river by the time we arrived.
Most people walk the beach but some hire bicycles to cycle the beach. One day we encountered an elderley gentleman pushing his walking frame and enjoying a stroll.
Coconut palms line the beach. In the past we have seen council officers removing the coconuts for safety reasons.
Coconuts are also washed on to the beach by the tide.
Driftwood can also be found along the beach.
Whenever possible we spent around two hours at a time exploring the beach and enjoying the walk. Proving that we were not the only people from home staying at Port Douglas, one day on the beach we met Arthur Pritchard from the the Victorian Over 70s Cricket Team and Lesley who were also holidaying in the area.
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