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This nice easy circuit walk was an awesome accidental find, with lots of birds to spot, plenty of shade and bird hide mid way round the circuit. Quick Fact Box - Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre & WalksTrack notes and photos are for supplementary information to help you see what a
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Far North Tropical Queensland
There is some great cheap and budget accommodation in Cairns so it is possible to have a holiday with facilities like a nice pool and comfortable, clean room at a more affordable price than the big luxury resorts!
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If Port Douglas is the resort capital of Australia, Palm Cove is its little sister with the added benefit of everything within walking distance, and it's closer to the airport for a quick weekend away.
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There are some great choices for adults only accommodation in Port Douglas. Since the adults-only hotels and resorts in Port Douglas are only a 40 minute drive from the Cairns airport, it's the perfect destination to escape real life for a quick weekend away or longer holiday. Adults
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Image: Tropical Tree House Vibes at the Ramada Port Douglas swim up bar pool - heated in winter (pre-renovations, my last visit) Port Douglas is pretty balmy most of the year but it's still nice to be able to jump in for an early morning ,later afternoon or
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Hamilton Island
One of my siblings and mine stand out memories of the Hamilton Island Buffet Breakfast as a kid was getting to eat donuts for breakfast (we were a sugar on the weekends only kind of family, donuts were rare, let alone donuts for breakfast)! Nothing has changed in late 2025
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***Feature Image Sheraton Port Douglas courtesy of Agoda*** Long considered the resort capital of Australia, Port Douglas is home to some of the most luxurious swim out rooms in Australia. Port Douglas is also a great base for exploring the region - you can jump on a tour or self
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**Feature Image - Marriott Hotel by Tourism and Event Queensland** A holiday is a big investment and its a massive disappointment to save all year for a holiday in Queensland, only to find the pool is to cold to swim in! This usually isn't a problem in summer