Day 8:Cairns

Helen and Jim headed  off to Freshwater Railway Station to catch the Scenic Railway to Kuranda. We just missed one train and had to wait an hour for the next one, and Jim checked the GPS and there was a cache just 26 metres away! That will find in a bit of time!

It was an enjoyable trip on the train, winding through the hills and we stopped for a closer look at the Barron Falls and Barron Gorge. We wandered around the township of Kuranda and had some lunch before catching the Sky Rail gondola back to Cairns. The Sky Rail was a fantastic way to ride over the rainforest and the views were stunning. 

We then headed out to Mareebra to see the Australian Coffee Centre. I first heard of this place when I saw 'The Farmer wants a Wife' on TV. We missed the plantation tour, but had time for afternoon tea, and the coffee was excellent.  Jim was pleased to find Devonshire tea on the menu, and is always happy with a scone, jam and cream.

Rick had a great day in Cairns, he visited the airport, marina and I think he even tried to get a ride on one of the yachts. We met up again for tea and headed to the Red Beret Hotel in Red Lynch and we all had fish for tea. Hopefully the next fish we eat we will catch ourselves.

Tomorrow we head off to Cooktown and the Cape York adventure starts.