Daintree

Heading down to Daintree we were graced with the presence of a dingo on an empty road. It is the first dingo we have seen on the mainland aside from those we saw on Fraser island. It was a deep golden colour, lean and so beautiful. No photos. We were busy taking in its surprise appearance. 

We headed to the Daintree River for a bird tour and enjoyed some beautiful views but did not see many birds. The azure kingfishers stood out. Couple on branches in the photo. 

The river was full of hibiscus flowers which had fallen. There was something magical about floating among them with beautiful scenery flanking both sides of the river. 

We explored the Daintree coast line from our little Daintree Wilderness Retreat in the rainforest all the way up to Cape Tribulation. The coast line was nothing short of jaw droppingly picture perfect. We walked on so many beaches - Cows Bay, Alexandra Bay, South Noah Beach and Noah Beach. 

It seemed to me that this whole area was testing us. Picture perfect. Punishingly hot. Empty beaches with no one and nothing on them. Just us - walking, hoping we wont be eaten by crocs, walking on the waters edge hoping we wont be stung by stingers and certainly not swimming as sharks are lurking. What an Adam and Eve temptation place to the highest order but we walked every single beach and along the waters edge even so and loved it. 

To cool off we found the most amazing swimming hole. Initially I was put off by a sign nearby but we found a path which led us upstream and this is the beautiful place we swam in - we were alone ! 

We drove the length and breadth of the Daintree coastline in search of the elusive cassowary. There was scat outside our door, fruits we know they like to eat and this hilarious Aussie sign but none to be seen. We will simply have to go back.