Last day here in this lovely place, tomorrow we head further north.

After a few early chores we rode up to the lookout, a very steep windy road bordered by tropical vegetation. Actually we mostly walked our bikes up as it was very steep in parts. Off to one side a quarter of the way up a little track leads to the old lighthouse which is now defunct, as the light is further up the road on the Telstra tower.

This acetylene ( gas) light was more powerful than the original wooden kerosene lighthouse built in 1978. The view was rather pleasant and John thought he would get away with only going this far, but his conscience took over.

The Pacific Dawn was anchored about one nautical mile off the headland and the Low Isles in the distance looked to be very busy.

From the top of Flagstaff hill the view was stunning, all the way south down the coast to Cairns and north to Cape Tribulation.

On the way down, Morgan and I took the skinny track that lead round the front of the headland and overlooked four mile beach, an iconic Australian landmark. We were down in five minutes and met John at a cafe for morning tea of iced chocolate and warm apple crumble.

Port Douglas was very busy today as the Pacific Dawn has disgorged its 3000 passengers via the marina into the town. The cruise ship industry is excellent for the locals as market stalls, shops and water activities are well patronised.

John honned his culinary skills for dinner and cooked us a very delicious seafood marinara.