Cairns is best known as a stepping off point to get to the Great Barrier Reef but there is actually a lot to do here other than that. I spent one day on a tour to the Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation. I also spent three days scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef (see next listing). I spent the rest of my time doing all kinds of last minute errands before I head off to third world countries again.
Daintree River is known as a home for crocodiles.
This tree will grow around healthy trees and “strangle” them until they die. In this case, the inner tree died and wasted away so now the strangling tree seems hollow.
This tree will grow around healthy trees and “strangle” them until they die. In this case, the inner tree died and wasted away so now the strangling tree seems hollow.
Rain Forest
Basket Ferns
There is not enough oxygen in the ground for these trees so some of their roots will grow up and out of the ground.
A talk about Aboriginal practices.
A talk about Aboriginal practices.
A relaxing dip at the end of the day.
Port Douglas
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