The weather this weekend has been superb! The water was flat calm, with some locals taking small boats right to the edge of the continental shelf! Even in the afternoons only the smallest breezes blew up, just enough to keep those of us out on the water cool. On land there has been a tendency for clouds to form over the mountains in the afternoon, typical for this time of the year. Last night was quite warm and humid, reminding us that the green season is fast approaching.
The weather is forecast to change, with moderate and then strong southeasters later in the week. Although this will not make mariners happy, it will cool it down a bit. I expect rain sometime after Wednesday.
Reptiles are now fully active, with Boyds Dragons, Water Dragons and Snakes seen often day and night. Any sign of rain sees frogs out, and birds are nesting everywhere. Lace Monitors are wandering around the campgrounds and across the roads, and the Crocs are feeling frisky!
Sultry. Isolated afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorm chiefly inland.
Light to moderate E to NE winds. Moderate to high fire danger.
Outlook for Tuesday ... Isolated coastal showers chiefly overnight.
Moderate SE winds.
Outlook for Wednesday ... Isolated coastal showers chiefly overnight.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:
Monday until midnight: E/NE winds 10/15 knots, shifting E/SE 15/20 knots in the evening. Seas rising from 1.2 to 1.6 metres outside the reef and from 0.7 to 1.2 metres inside the reef. Isolated showers, chiefly evening.
Tuesday: E/SE winds 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots in the far north by evening. Seas from 1.6 to 2.2 metres outside the reef, seas from 1.2 to 1.5 metres inside the reef. Isolated showers.
Wednesday: SE winds 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots north of Cairns.
Roads – the road to Cape Trib is open with no flooding. Thompson Creek Causeway is now complete, and both lanes are open. This has significantly improved access around Cape Tribulation and the big queues at this crossing in the wet season will now be a thing of the past. Only one more to go, Cooper Creek! Please be aware of increased snake and frog activity on the road at night. Please don’t run snakes over they are just as biologically important as Cassowaries (or frogs)! Also be aware of forest dragons on the road, as they are in nesting season. They tend to lay eggs in openings in the forest, and roadside verges are ideal. In the days of graded dirt roads, many nests were destroyed as grading was carried out, and the drains were reopened, of course this was the very spot the Boyd’s had decided to lay eggs!
The Bloomfield Track is open to 4WDs only and is in good condition. Some potholes are developing. We recommend the use of low gear (low range if available on steep descents) The creek crossings are less than knee deep. Dust is bad on the road and lights should be used.
Tides – are a mixed bag this week, with highs midday to early afternoon until Thursday, when the highs are before sunrise and early evening.
Although the accommodation houses are not as busy, we still recommend pre booking
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Daintree Coast Weekly Report 21st Oct to 28th Oct
Rainfall – The weekend has a bit showery, with strong winds, once again I have had to delay that fishing trip. The week looks better, with forecasts fine weather and lighter winds, which may continue the whole week. The nights are still cool but the daytime temps are now getting up around 30 C. Nightwalks are now starting to see Boyd’s and Eastern Water Dragons, snakes and frogs. One now has to be careful of ‘frogs crossing’ on the road at night!
Weather Forecasts:
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICT
Isolated coastal showers, Fine inland. Moderate to fresh SE winds easing.
High fire danger.
Outlook for Tuesday ... Mainly fine.
Outlook for Wednesday ... Fine.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:
Monday until midnight: SE winds 15/20 knots. Seas to 1.7 metres outside the reef and 1.2 metres inside. Isolated showers.
Tuesday: SE winds 10/15 knots. Seas to 1.3 metres outside the reef and 0.9 metres inside. Isolated showers.
Wednesday: SE/NE winds 10/15 knots.
Roads – the road to Cape Trib is open with no flooding. Thompson Creek Causeway is now complete, and both lanes are open. This has significantly improved access around Cape Tribulation and the big queues at this crossing in the wet season will now be a thing of the past. Only one more to go, Cooper Creek! Please be aware of increased snake and frog activity on the road at night. Please don’t run snakes over they are just as biologically important as Cassowaries (or frogs)! Also be aware of forest dragons on the road, as they are in nesting season. They tend to lay eggs in openings in the forest, and roadside verges are ideal. In the days of graded dirt roads, many nests were destroyed as grading was carried out, and the drains were reopened, of course this was the very spot the Boyd’s had decided to lay eggs!
The Bloomfield Track is open to 4WDs only and is still in great condition. We recommend the use of low gear (low range if available on steep descents) The creek crossings are less than knee deep. Dust is bad on the road and lights should be used. The road is in the best condition now it ever gets to, enjoy!
Tides – The week starts with high tides in the early morning and high in the late afternoon, with lows at midday. Later in the week, the tides slip later, with lows mid afternoon.
Even with many school holidays over tours and accommodation is still busy, and people should pre-book to avoid disappointment.
Weather Forecasts:
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICT
Isolated coastal showers, Fine inland. Moderate to fresh SE winds easing.
High fire danger.
Outlook for Tuesday ... Mainly fine.
Outlook for Wednesday ... Fine.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:
Monday until midnight: SE winds 15/20 knots. Seas to 1.7 metres outside the reef and 1.2 metres inside. Isolated showers.
Tuesday: SE winds 10/15 knots. Seas to 1.3 metres outside the reef and 0.9 metres inside. Isolated showers.
Wednesday: SE/NE winds 10/15 knots.
Roads – the road to Cape Trib is open with no flooding. Thompson Creek Causeway is now complete, and both lanes are open. This has significantly improved access around Cape Tribulation and the big queues at this crossing in the wet season will now be a thing of the past. Only one more to go, Cooper Creek! Please be aware of increased snake and frog activity on the road at night. Please don’t run snakes over they are just as biologically important as Cassowaries (or frogs)! Also be aware of forest dragons on the road, as they are in nesting season. They tend to lay eggs in openings in the forest, and roadside verges are ideal. In the days of graded dirt roads, many nests were destroyed as grading was carried out, and the drains were reopened, of course this was the very spot the Boyd’s had decided to lay eggs!
The Bloomfield Track is open to 4WDs only and is still in great condition. We recommend the use of low gear (low range if available on steep descents) The creek crossings are less than knee deep. Dust is bad on the road and lights should be used. The road is in the best condition now it ever gets to, enjoy!
Tides – The week starts with high tides in the early morning and high in the late afternoon, with lows at midday. Later in the week, the tides slip later, with lows mid afternoon.
Even with many school holidays over tours and accommodation is still busy, and people should pre-book to avoid disappointment.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Weekly Report Daintree Coast
Weekly report for 15/10/07 –21/10/07
Rainfall – The weekend has had fine weather, with blue skies but and moderate winds on Saturday, but the southeaster picked up on Sunday, much to my disgust. The week looks average, with forecasts for showers mornings and strong winds, which may ease later in the week. The nights are still cool but the daytime temps are now getting up around 30 C. There has been markedly more reptile activity, with some beautiful pythons seen again on Night Walks again this week. Dragon lizards are now starting to been seen during the day in the forest, and there is much more bird activity.
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICTIsolated morning coastal showers otherwise fine. Moderate to fresh southeastwinds. A moderate to high fire danger. Outlook for Tuesday ... Isolated morning coastal showers, otherwise fine.Outlook for Wednesday ... Isolated morning coastal showers, otherwise fine. North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:
Monday until midnight: SE winds 20/25 knots. Seas to 2.2 metres outside the reef and 1.4 metres inside the reef. Isolated showers.
Tuesday: SE winds 20/25 knots north of Cairns, 15/20 knots to the south. Seas to 2.2 metres outside the reef and 1.4 metres inside the reef, slightly less south of Cairns. Isolated showers.
Wednesday: SE winds 20/25 knots north of Cairns, 15/20 knots to the south.
Roads – the road to Cape Trib is open with no flooding, there are minor delays at Thompson Creek just north of Coconut Beach due to roadworks. There is single lane section there with a give way sign for northbound traffic. The work here is nearly finished, I expect both lanes to reopen this week. This will mean that Thompson Creek rarely floods, even in heavy rain. Please be aware of increased snake activity on the road at night. Please don’t run snakes over they are just as biologically important as Cassowaries! Also be aware of forest dragons on the road, as they are in nesting season. They tend to lay eggs in openings in the forest, and roadside verges are ideal. In the days of graded dirt roads, many nests were destroyed as grading was carried out, and the drains were reopened, of course this was the very spot the Boyd’s had decided to lay eggs!
The Bloomfield Track is open to 4WDs only and is still in great condition. We recommend the use of low gear (low range if available on steep descents) The creek crossings are less than knee deep. Dust is bad on the road and lights should be used. The road is in the best condition now it ever gets to, enjoy!
Tides – The week starts with low tides in the morning and high in the afternoon, but by Wednesday the tides are neap during the day with little or no movement. By Friday and through to Sunday, there is a morning low, folloed by a big high late afternoon.
Even with many school holidays over tours and accommodation is still busy, and people should pre-book to avoid disappointment.
Rainfall – The weekend has had fine weather, with blue skies but and moderate winds on Saturday, but the southeaster picked up on Sunday, much to my disgust. The week looks average, with forecasts for showers mornings and strong winds, which may ease later in the week. The nights are still cool but the daytime temps are now getting up around 30 C. There has been markedly more reptile activity, with some beautiful pythons seen again on Night Walks again this week. Dragon lizards are now starting to been seen during the day in the forest, and there is much more bird activity.
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICTIsolated morning coastal showers otherwise fine. Moderate to fresh southeastwinds. A moderate to high fire danger. Outlook for Tuesday ... Isolated morning coastal showers, otherwise fine.Outlook for Wednesday ... Isolated morning coastal showers, otherwise fine. North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:
Monday until midnight: SE winds 20/25 knots. Seas to 2.2 metres outside the reef and 1.4 metres inside the reef. Isolated showers.
Tuesday: SE winds 20/25 knots north of Cairns, 15/20 knots to the south. Seas to 2.2 metres outside the reef and 1.4 metres inside the reef, slightly less south of Cairns. Isolated showers.
Wednesday: SE winds 20/25 knots north of Cairns, 15/20 knots to the south.
Roads – the road to Cape Trib is open with no flooding, there are minor delays at Thompson Creek just north of Coconut Beach due to roadworks. There is single lane section there with a give way sign for northbound traffic. The work here is nearly finished, I expect both lanes to reopen this week. This will mean that Thompson Creek rarely floods, even in heavy rain. Please be aware of increased snake activity on the road at night. Please don’t run snakes over they are just as biologically important as Cassowaries! Also be aware of forest dragons on the road, as they are in nesting season. They tend to lay eggs in openings in the forest, and roadside verges are ideal. In the days of graded dirt roads, many nests were destroyed as grading was carried out, and the drains were reopened, of course this was the very spot the Boyd’s had decided to lay eggs!
The Bloomfield Track is open to 4WDs only and is still in great condition. We recommend the use of low gear (low range if available on steep descents) The creek crossings are less than knee deep. Dust is bad on the road and lights should be used. The road is in the best condition now it ever gets to, enjoy!
Tides – The week starts with low tides in the morning and high in the afternoon, but by Wednesday the tides are neap during the day with little or no movement. By Friday and through to Sunday, there is a morning low, folloed by a big high late afternoon.
Even with many school holidays over tours and accommodation is still busy, and people should pre-book to avoid disappointment.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Daintree hostel voted Australia's number one
Daintree YHA hostel Crocodylus Village has been ranked the best in QLD at the recent YHA conference in Townsville.
The hostel was also ranked at number five in Australia.
Crocodylus Village was given a customer rating of 92%.
The ratings are given by guests via the YHA site.
Crocodylus Village owner Terry Rogers said the results were based on cleanliness, service, friendliness, location and value for money.
"We're always reasonably high but this year we pipped the post, we were blown away," she said. "We have a lot of long-term staff and the continuity of good staff makes a good resort.
There are more than 140 YHA hostels spread across Australia and 18 in Queensland.
The hostel was also ranked at number five in Australia.
Crocodylus Village was given a customer rating of 92%.
The ratings are given by guests via the YHA site.
Crocodylus Village owner Terry Rogers said the results were based on cleanliness, service, friendliness, location and value for money.
"We're always reasonably high but this year we pipped the post, we were blown away," she said. "We have a lot of long-term staff and the continuity of good staff makes a good resort.
There are more than 140 YHA hostels spread across Australia and 18 in Queensland.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Weekly report Daintree Coast for 08/10/07 –14/10/07
Rainfall – The weekend has had fine weather, with blue skies but and moderate winds. The week looks good, with forecasts for fine weather. The nights are still cool but the daytime temps are now getting up around 30 C. There has been markedly more reptile activity, with some beautiful pythons seen again on Night Walks again this week. Dragon lizards are now starting to been seen during the day in the forest, and there is much more bird activity.
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICTFine apart from isolated morning fogs. Light winds and moderate coastal seabreezes. Moderate to high fire danger.Outlook for Tuesday ... Fine apart from isolated morning fogs.Outlook for Wednesday ... Fine apart from isolated morning fogs.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:Monday until midnight: SE/NE winds 10/15 knots. Seas to 1.2 metres in open waters. Tuesday: E/NE winds 10/15 knots. Seas to 1.2 metres in open waters.Wednesday: NE/N winds 10/15 knots.
Roads – the road to Cape Trib is open with no flooding, there are minor delays at Thompson Creek just north of Coconut Beach due to roadworks. There is single lane section there with a give way sign for northbound traffic. The work here is nearly finished (still finishing VERY slowly) and will mean that Thompson Creek rarely floods, even in heavy rain. Please be aware of increased snake activity on the road at night. Please don’t run snakes over they are just as biologically important as Cassowaries!
The Bloomfield Track is open to 4WDs only and has been completely graded. We recommend the use of low gear (low range if available on steep descents) The creek crossings are less than knee deep. Dust is bad on the road and lights should be used. The road is in the best condition now it ever gets to, enjoy!
Tides – are high mornings and low in the afternoon all week.
Even with many school holidays over tours and accommodation is still busy, and people should pre-book to avoid disappointment.
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICTFine apart from isolated morning fogs. Light winds and moderate coastal seabreezes. Moderate to high fire danger.Outlook for Tuesday ... Fine apart from isolated morning fogs.Outlook for Wednesday ... Fine apart from isolated morning fogs.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:Monday until midnight: SE/NE winds 10/15 knots. Seas to 1.2 metres in open waters. Tuesday: E/NE winds 10/15 knots. Seas to 1.2 metres in open waters.Wednesday: NE/N winds 10/15 knots.
Roads – the road to Cape Trib is open with no flooding, there are minor delays at Thompson Creek just north of Coconut Beach due to roadworks. There is single lane section there with a give way sign for northbound traffic. The work here is nearly finished (still finishing VERY slowly) and will mean that Thompson Creek rarely floods, even in heavy rain. Please be aware of increased snake activity on the road at night. Please don’t run snakes over they are just as biologically important as Cassowaries!
The Bloomfield Track is open to 4WDs only and has been completely graded. We recommend the use of low gear (low range if available on steep descents) The creek crossings are less than knee deep. Dust is bad on the road and lights should be used. The road is in the best condition now it ever gets to, enjoy!
Tides – are high mornings and low in the afternoon all week.
Even with many school holidays over tours and accommodation is still busy, and people should pre-book to avoid disappointment.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Floravilla Art Gallery Garden Restaurant
'Where the ambience of the rainforest meets decadent food'
Floravilla has a new chef, Roland Cruz who is introducing a new menu, and will be opening very soon for night dining specialising in healthy Mediterranean cuisine and also in Indian and Asian banquets.
"I always loved the old traditional way of presenting a meal for every body to share and enjoy, rather than just servin a miniaturised meal put on a large plate" said Roland.
For more information phone 4098 9100
Floravilla has a new chef, Roland Cruz who is introducing a new menu, and will be opening very soon for night dining specialising in healthy Mediterranean cuisine and also in Indian and Asian banquets.
"I always loved the old traditional way of presenting a meal for every body to share and enjoy, rather than just servin a miniaturised meal put on a large plate" said Roland.
For more information phone 4098 9100
Weekly report for 01/10/07 –07/10/07
Rainfall – The weekend has had fine weather, with blue skies but stronger winds. The week looks average, with forecasts for showers and straong winds, which may ease later in the week.The nights are still cool but the daytime temps are now getting up around 30 C. There has been markedly more reptile activity, with some beautiful pythons seen on Night Walks again this week. Dragon lizards are now starting to been seen during the day in the forest, and there is much more bird activity.
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICT
Isolated showers becoming scattered later in the day. Moderate to fresh SE winds. Moderate to high fire danger.
Outlook for Tuesday ... Showers. Fresh SE winds.
Outlook for Wednesday ... Showers easing.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:
Monday until midnight: SE/E winds 15/20 knots south of Cairns, reaching 20/25 knots in the north. Seas to 2.2 metres outside the reef, and 1.4 metres inside the reef. Isolated showers.
Tuesday: SE winds 20/30 knots. Seas to 2.5 metres outside the reef, and 1.6 metres inside the reef. Scattered showers.
Wednesday: SE/E winds 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots north of Cairns.
Roads – the road to Cape Trib is open with no flooding, there are minor delays at Thompson Creek just north of Coconut Beach due to roadworks. There is single lane section there with a give way sign for northbound traffic. The work here is nearly finished (finishing VERY slowly) and will mean that Thompson Creek rarely floods, even in heavy rain. Please be aware of increased snake activity on the road at night. Please don’t run snakes over they are just as biologically important as Cassowaries!
The Bloomfield Track is open to 4WDs only and has been completely graded. We recommend the use of low gear (low range if available on steep descents) The creek crossings are less than knee deep. Dust is bad on the road and lights should be used. The road is in the best condition now it ever gets to, enjoy!
Tides –The tides are low in the morning all week, tending to late morning by Friday, high in the afternoon, tending to late afternoon by Friday.
School holidays mean tours and accommodation will be busier, and people should pre-book to avoid disappointment.
Lawrence Mason
Manager
Mason's Tours Cape Tribulation
CMA 4
Cape Tribulation
Qld 4873
Phone 40980070 Int 61 7 40980070
Fax 40980026 Int 61 7 40980026
Mobile/Cell 0427012772
www.masonstours.com.au
NORTH TROPICAL COAST AND TABLELANDS DISTRICT
Isolated showers becoming scattered later in the day. Moderate to fresh SE winds. Moderate to high fire danger.
Outlook for Tuesday ... Showers. Fresh SE winds.
Outlook for Wednesday ... Showers easing.
North Tropical Waters, Cooktown to Cardwell:
Monday until midnight: SE/E winds 15/20 knots south of Cairns, reaching 20/25 knots in the north. Seas to 2.2 metres outside the reef, and 1.4 metres inside the reef. Isolated showers.
Tuesday: SE winds 20/30 knots. Seas to 2.5 metres outside the reef, and 1.6 metres inside the reef. Scattered showers.
Wednesday: SE/E winds 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots north of Cairns.
Roads – the road to Cape Trib is open with no flooding, there are minor delays at Thompson Creek just north of Coconut Beach due to roadworks. There is single lane section there with a give way sign for northbound traffic. The work here is nearly finished (finishing VERY slowly) and will mean that Thompson Creek rarely floods, even in heavy rain. Please be aware of increased snake activity on the road at night. Please don’t run snakes over they are just as biologically important as Cassowaries!
The Bloomfield Track is open to 4WDs only and has been completely graded. We recommend the use of low gear (low range if available on steep descents) The creek crossings are less than knee deep. Dust is bad on the road and lights should be used. The road is in the best condition now it ever gets to, enjoy!
Tides –The tides are low in the morning all week, tending to late morning by Friday, high in the afternoon, tending to late afternoon by Friday.
School holidays mean tours and accommodation will be busier, and people should pre-book to avoid disappointment.
Lawrence Mason
Manager
Mason's Tours Cape Tribulation
CMA 4
Cape Tribulation
Qld 4873
Phone 40980070 Int 61 7 40980070
Fax 40980026 Int 61 7 40980026
Mobile/Cell 0427012772
www.masonstours.com.au
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