Port Douglas, Far North Queensland

October 15, 2024 / Robert / 7 Comments

Our first visit to Port Douglas was en route from Cairns to a QuickSilver snorkeling boat trip from Cairns to the Barrier Reef in around 1999.

The next time in 2005, we stayed at Palm Cove between Cairns and Port Douglas and went for lunch at Salsa Bar and Grill situated in a classic white Queenslander near the marina.

In December 2006, we came for Christmas, an experience that literally took our breath away with the extreme heat and humidity. Thereafter we came annually in October for about eight years always staying at the Pink Flamingo Resort, managed by Cath, Sam, and Leigh.

In 2013, we were joined by friends for my fiftieth birthday celebration. By that time, Gigi and Andrea were managing the Resort. They moved on to open their own Gunnahdoo boutique holiday property in Rocky Point north of Port Douglas.

The following year we honeymooned at the Pink Flamingo before getting married a week after my birthday. We are thrilled to be back in Port Douglas after ten years.

Sadly, the Pink Flamingo Resort is looking like it needs some TLC.

Bromeliad bloom

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023 / Robert / 1 Comment

I’m amazed by the lusciousness of bromeliad flowers.

Also by the detail of this picture, taken with an iPhone 6.

Zoom in, you will see what I mean.

Agaves

December 4, 2015 / Robert / 7 Comments

This apartment block is one of many in a tree lined road with planted verges. Off street parking and providing access to the buildings limits the space available for gardens. Clever planting provides colour and life to this otherwise austere facade. Agaves are one of our favourites, we will include some in our tropical garden.

Simplicity

November 30, 2015 / Robert / 2 Comments

We love our holidays in Port Douglas so much that we have talked about creating a tropical garden.

This is a medium to long term plan when we find a home in Newcastle.

This picture, taken at work, shows plant possibilities; simple and effective.

Tropical Spring

May 25, 2015 / Robert / 2 Comments

This metal lighthouse makes an impact as we enter a clearing. We have walked through dense bush, from one side of the Isand to the other. It is Spring on the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia, the only human inhabitants of this tropical paradise is the lighthouse keeper and his family.