The Cockatoo Hill Retreat is a great place to relax and get though a large amount of reading; something that it is difficult to find time for during the rest of the year.
On the afternoon of day 3 we drove to Cape Tribulation, which is literally the end of the road north, or at least the surfaced road. 4x4 vehicles can still continue on to Cook Town on an unsurfaced road. Some leisurely walks along the deserted beached and through the mangrove swamps. Turns out the beaches are deserted because people are afraid of: (a) being eaten by saltwater crocodiles that emerge from the creeks, or (b) being stung to death b y the deadly box jellyfish that come out in the summer months. The local prefer to stay on land and be bitten by venomous snakes and spiders instead. Nice place Australia!
On our final day we headed back down to the Daintree ferry and after crossing the river, immediately went back on it again, on a river cruise. Apparently, the main aim of these trips is to spot crocodiles. We managed to see one towards the end of the ride, but it was a baby, only 50cm long, so not too impressive. The guide was entertaining though.
Then on down to Cairns and our flight to Sydney, where we will be spending the final 6 days of the Aussie part of our hols.
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