We started off the day with breakfast, then got under way at 9:30am. We drove up to Port Douglas proper, about a 5 minute drive north of the Ramada.
The Sunday markets are a “maker’s market” where the store holders create all their wares by hand. It is held at the Anzac Park which faces north west towards the Daintree, and is framed by large banyan trees. I bought some coffee (had it ground for me) and then we ventured along Macrossan avenue into the heart of Port Douglas shopping.
We made a quick stop at Coles before heading back to the car park. From here we drove the short distance to the Port Douglas lookout, with uninterrupted views south across Four Mile Beach. From here we returned to the resort for lunch and sleep time for Jake.
Port Douglas Sunday Markets
Looking North from Anzac Park
Across Macrossan Ave/South over Four Mile Beach
After lunch we took a drive south down the Captain Cook highway towards Wangetti, Elis Beach right up to Buchan Point. The trip south was a tad shorter than expected as Jake started getting unsettled and restless, so after about an hour we started to head back to the Ramada.
There were a few stops on the way, but the majority of photos as we headed north were taken from the passenger’s seat of our reliable Volkswagen Passat, with Toni at the wheel. We passed small communities, cane fields and that irresistible coastline which weaved between tropical rainforest and beachside.
Upon our return to the Ramada, we changed clothes and hit the resort’s rainforest themed pool. Jake had a great time and even started to kick and improve his water skills. He’ll be head of the swim class when we get back to cold Canberra.
Photos…..
Rex Lookout
Wangetti Beach
Ellis Beach
Heading North
Back at the Ramada
