Originally Posted by travelau

Hii Friends,

I am a new member of this forum and really very happy of being a part of this forum.
I am from the eastern part of India.

Last year I had a chance to visit Australia. It was really a very good trip and I enjoyed a lot. The places I visited are:-

Port Douglas --> Port Douglas is 68 kilometers (about 40 miles) up the east coast (Reef Side), north of Cairns. Set up on the beach (including the fabulous Four Mile Beach), and shielded by the Great Barrier Reef, it is a small city of about 4,000 people. The atmosphere is that of a laid back, seaside community, but there is a growing, tourist-driven commerce here, that allows you to enjoy a vacation in posh style. Shopping centers provide access to everything from designer fashion to Aboriginal art. You can shop in a boutique gallery or a small tropical hut. They produce markets offer a huge variety of locally grown tropical fruits.

City of Cairns --> The city of Cairns sits on the east beach (that's the reef side) of the North Queensland peninsula. This is the best-known city in coastal Queensland, and the gateway, for an outsider, into the entire area. This is the intersection of the tropical rainforest, the beach, the Reef, and transportation, inside and out.

Trinity Beach --> Just 15 minutes north of Cairns, you'll find the lovely Trinity Beach, commonly thought of as "Cairns' Favorite Beach". The beach is lined with palm trees, the sand is rich, and the water is warm, deep, and great for swimming and fishing. This beach has been discovered by tourists slightly more than Clifton Beach has, but it is a preferred destination for the local inhabitants around the Cairns area.
There are many cafes and restaurants along the beach, and there is easy access to local shopping, and into the city of Cairns.

Palm Cove --> The Ancient Aboriginals would be proud -- Palm Cove is renown for being Australia's "cleanest beach". The locals have an almost religious zeal for keeping their beach in pristine condition. There is a full-time Green Team, which works with the local businesses to keep the beach immaculate, as well to inform visitors of all the available services, including where to dine.The beach is also aptly named. It's lined with palm trees.

Cairns Notern Beaches --> The beaches get more and more beautiful, as you travel north of Cairns. The Great Barrier Reef runs parallel to this coastline, and the tropical rainforest runs all the way up to the beach. There is no doubt that you're in a lush, tropical environment. The beaches are lined with palm trees, and the water is warm and inviting. The "North Beaches of Cairns" stretch for about 26 km north of the city, and are all very accessible.

Accomodation in Port Dougals --> Port Douglas Accommodation at Mandalay and Shalimar Luxury Beachfront Apartments. The services provided by the Port Douglas Resort was really very good.

Cheers,
Vijay Bhatter
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