Is Yorkeys Knob a good suburb?
Good schools, handy local shops, huge yacht club with good meals and facilities, good beaches and a trouble free suburb makes this area great for all kinds of families.
Why is it called Yorkeys Knob?
The township is set behind a prominent rounded headland facing the Coral Sea. It was named after a Yorkshireman who had been an early bêche-de-mer fisherman. Yorkey – George Lawson – took up a homestead block in the vicinity of Yorkey’s Knob in 1886 and became better known for his drinking sprees than his farming.
Can you swim at Yorkeys Knob?
Yorkeys Knob Beach is is a popular beach to visit, especially among the locals who know how good it is here! Situated approximately halfway between Cairns and Palm Cove in a quiet residential beach suburb. The lifesaving huts and designated swim area is at the northern end of the beach.
Is Yorkeys Knob a tender port?
We have a huge range of Cairns Scenic Flights over the reef as well as helicopter flights over Cairns, Port Douglas and Green Island. These tours will pick you up and drop you off at our information centre just a 6 minute walk from where the Yorkeys Knob tender boat docks.
Are there Stingers in Port Douglas now?
Today, – March 2021 – the stinger nets are on the beach in Port Douglas. It is stinger season and likely will be for a couple of months yet.
Is Trinity beach safe to swim?
The beach is very safe for swimming and like all Aussie beaches has lifeguards on duty and, in our tropical summer from November to May, a stinger-proof enclosure for protected swimming.
Where do P&O ships dock in Cairns?
the Cairns Cruise Terminal
Docking. Your ship will dock at the Cairns Cruise Terminal. Clothing and souvenir shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and cafes are all within close walking distance from this point.
Is Cairns a tender port?
The Corporation has extensive property, marina, tourism and cargo facilities in Cairns and its regional ports. Tenders are sought for the provision of out of hours pilot vessel operations (Master <24m) for the ports of Cairns and Mourilyan. Tenders close 12 noon, Tuesday 12 July 2022.
Are there crocodiles in Port Douglas?
Port Douglas is home to a large population of crocodiles.
Are there crocodiles on Four Mile Beach?
A large saltwater crocodile has been captured swimming close to the shoreline at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas. A LARGE saltwater crocodile has left eagle-eyed Port Douglas visitors with jaws on the floor after it was captured swimming just metres from the shoreline at Four Mile Beach.
Are there crocodiles at Trinity Beach?
There are crocs in the far north and yes one was spotted at trinity beach but to put things in to perspective you have got more chance of being hit on the head from a falling coconut than you have of even seeing a croc. Trinity is the best swimming beach in Cairns and the most beautiful too.
Are there crocodiles on 4 Mile beach?
A large saltwater crocodile has been captured swimming close to the shoreline at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas. A large saltwater crocodile has been captured swimming close to the shoreline at Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas.
Where is Pacific Explorer now?
East Australia
Pacific Explorer current position Pacific Explorer current location is at East Australia (coordinates -23.33183 S / 154.20225 E) cruising at speed of 16.3 kn (30 kph/ 19 mph) en route to TANGALOOMA. The AIS position was reported 12 minutes ago.
Where is Coral Princess location now?
Coral Princess current position Coral Princess current location is at East Australia (coordinates -21.13856 S / 150.09960 E) cruising at speed of 14.5 kn (27 kph/ 17 mph) en route to AIRLIE BEACH.