Showing posts with label Cairns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cairns. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

AUS Cairns & Kuranda

City inbetween gardens

On our roadtrip we made stop at the Speewah Campgrounds near Kuranda Village to discover Cairns and sourroundings. Most suitable, the rainforest area greeted us with... rain. Prepping the tent with some waterproof tarp, the rain did not bother us too much.

Chuck the chicken made the entertainment program at the campgorund complete and dutifully woke us everyday at 5am in the morning.

During our stay we strolled through Cairns Botanical Gardens, indulged ourselves in souvenirs at Kurunda Village Markets and spotted some hidden pathways leading us to secret waterfalls.

Although I didn't like the city of Cairns as such, it's Botanical Gardes are the most impressive ones I have ever seen and well worth a visit. Kuranda with its Rainforest Village charme and a hippie vibe was really enjoyable.

Chuck the chicken joining us for dinner
Chuck the chicken joining us for dinner
Cairns Botanical Gardens
Cairns Botanical Gardens
Cairns Botanical Gardens
Cairns Botanical Gardens
Cairns Botanical Gardens

Cairns Botanical Gardens
Cairns Botanical Gardens
Cairns Botanical Gardens
Cairns Botanical Gardens
Dinner preparation in the Botanical Gardens (Cairns)
Dinner preparation in the Botanical Gardens (Cairns)
Barron Falls
Path to Barron Falls
Path to Barron Falls
Kuranda Village
Kuranda Markets

Monday, July 18, 2016

AUS Fitzroy Island

Dream Island

Just in time we made it to Cairns to get on the ship for our booked trip to Fitzroy Island. We spent a wonderful time discovering the island on land and under the sea. Perfect weather conditions and a glimpse of the Great Barrier Reef, what a perferct day!

Luckily we made it onto the boat!
Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island
Hiking to the top of Fitzroy Island
Hiking to the top of Fitzroy Island
Hiking to the top of Fitzroy Island
Hiking to the top of Fitzroy Island
Hiking to the top of Fitzroy Island
On top of the world
Getting ready for some snorkeling
Fitzroy Island under the sea
Fitzroy Island under the sea
Fitzroy Island under the sea
Fitzroy Island under the sea
Fitzroy Island under the sea
Fitzroy Island under the sea
Fitzroy Island under the sea
Fitzroy Island
Fitzroy Island