skipping cairns and have decided on port douglas now....will be going through cairns for a night..catching up with a couple of mates and the bloke who bought my GQ last year.....have skipped on the idea of doing the cape....so close but cannot do it in the time frame.....look out QLD 18 more sleeps and i've crossed the border,well a couple actually...look forward to seeing more of this great country....ohb yeah have hired a commadore so not the best 4wd but may get us a little way..