Travelled 102 kms today @ 90 kph. Troy only drank 14.6 litres/100kms.
After negotiating the steep winding road down the Tablelands, we found our way to the sugar fields that lined the Captain Cook highway, which soon made way for the high spec resorts as we drove into Port Douglas. A beautiful town, Port Douglas’ population of 11,000 swells by another 8,000 in the winter months due to the tourist sun-chasers. We browsed through the quaint markets and enjoyed a cup of sugar cane juice made before right our eyes. Sooo sweet and delicious! We were surveying the fine glassware at a stall right next to pretty St Marys by the sea church when we both jumped at the sound of the bells ringing at 12pm. Geoff, the friendly attendant who enjoyed a laugh, had a slight chuckle and told us how recently a frail old lady of at least 80 years had jumped out of her skin when the bell tolled and cried out ‘F–k, I nearly shat meself!’
We drove north and set Dora up at Pinnacle Village Holiday Park at Wonga Beach, just shy of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation, the turning point of our journey.
TOP TIP: Setting up your RV on a city’s/town’s outskirts or in a neighbouring smaller town is often cheaper and usually allows you to experience more spacious sites away from the hustle and bustle. You can then simply catch public transport to visit the major town, or if towing a van, you can unhitch and just drive your car to places of interest.
TOP TIP: Beware setting up your RV directly under the big beautiful shady trees in Australia’s tropical north. You may find your RV covered in bat faeces and urine in the morning, which can cause havoc to paintwork if not cleaned off promptly.
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