Whitsunday (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday) Islands

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The hike above the One and Only Resort on Hayman Island

The hike above the One and Only Resort on Hayman Island

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yes, in the middle of winter, the water and the island are really this blue and green.  While The One and Only Resort on Hayman Island is definitely NOT ready for prime time, the island compensates for in its beauty and activities.

The One and Only Resort in Hayman Island

The One and Only Resort in Hayman Island

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Lowest tide of the year means old fashion crab spearing in Daintree

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Spear fishing in Daintree

Spear fishing in Daintree


Note: no animals (including crustaceans) were harmed on this day

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Spears were sailing, boomerangs were flying, and feet were sinking.  We spent the day with an aboriginal man who told us about customs and the return to traditional ways that aboriginals were attempting to make.

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The Wildlife Habitat of Port Douglas

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Gorgeous Aussie Bird

Gorgeous Aussie Bird

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The Wildlife Habitat of Port Douglas is one of two great things to do in Port Douglas the other is watching the poorly dressed tourists disembark from the multiple cruise ships that dock in the town.    Note to all of you: the food is abysmal in Port Douglas except for one notable exception called “Salsa” good luck getting in however as it is booked for months).

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