Port Douglas

On the road from Cairns to Port Douglas

We travelled north to Port Douglas with our Canadian friends (Arnold, Vicky, Jake and Sarah). Port Douglas is a really nice little town. We spent a bit of time having fun around the pool before going in near the marina to see George the giant Groper being fed. Unfortunately there were a lot of other people wanting to see George as well so it was very difficult to find a spot where you would be able to see. George didn’t hang around for very long, but a few of us caught a little glimpse, he was big.

Port Douglas

Aidan and Jake sitting on the swimming net to protect from Stingers & Crocs at Port Douglas

At Iron Bar watching Cane Toad Races

 That night we had a bit of fun in the Iron Bar Hotel at the Cane Toad Races. Everyone was given a numbered ticket on entry and they drew tickets out of hat to select ‘Jockeys’ for the cane toads. We were lucky to have 2 tickets from our group selected. Sarah and Jake went up, but Sarah didn’t want to pick up a Cane Toad and kiss it (understandable!) so Aidan went up to help her. To win you had to encourage your cane toad to jump off the table. Jake’s cane toad did quite well, although not winning. Aidan and Sarah’s cane toad was uninterested in the whole event and never moved from the starting position! It was great fun, and certainly a good laugh.

Jake trying to kiss his toad - it didn't want a kiss! Check out Sarah's face!

Aidan picking up his and Sarah's toad to give it a kiss!



Jake and Aidan trying to encourage their Cane Toads to jump