The full moon is a magical time to be outdoors and nowhere has quite the other-worldly atmosphere as that of a tropical full moon. Tropical daylight is more intense and the same holds for tropical moonlight. Being a reflected light it is polarized which seems to create a 3D effect. Plants stand out more, their outlines exaggerated by the deep shadows which contrast with the sometimes silvery and sometimes velvety surfaces of their leaves. White flowers and variegated leaves become almost luminescent. Many tropical plants are notable for their sculptural qualities (think of palms and agaves) which I think are at their best under the cooler still light of a tropical moon. Of course, some moons are hidden by a veil of cloud and rain seems to come more often around the full moon but it is one of the wonderful experiences of life lived close to the equator.

Dates: Jun 8, Jul 7, Aug 6, Sep 5, Oct 4, Nov 3, Dec 2

2010: Jan 1, Mar 1 & 30, Apr 28, May 28, Jun 26, Jul 26, Aug 25, Sep 23, Oct 23, Nov 22, Dec 21

Events

For a Calendar of Events at the Flecker Botanical Gardens copy this web address: http://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/cairns/services/botanic_gardens/files/calendar_of_events.pdf

The main Botanical Gardens open from 7.30-5.30 weekdays and 8.30-5.30 on weekends. The information office is open from 8.30-4.30 during the week. The adjoining areas are Centenary Lakes covering 38 Ha and the Mt Whitfield Conservation Park covering around 300 Ha. The Red Arrow track (1.3km/1 hr) and Blue Arrow track (5.4km/3 hr) are popular walking and jogging tracks running through the rainforest and over the mountain. There are terrific views over Cairns and Trinity Bay.

The Garden restaurant is open from 8.30-4.30 ph. 07-40537087

Every Tuesday at 8.30 am Birdwatching Walk in the Gardens starting from the Admin centre behind the cafe.

Mon-Fri Guided Walks 10am oh. 07-40443398

Coming soon - Holloways Beach home with sea views for 10 guests

4 bedroom house on a corner block overlooking Trinity Bay

The deck overlooks the beach and the bay

Main upstairs sitting and dining room

Beach view from dining room

Deck and shady trees

Holloways Beach is the second beach 12km north from Cairns and is 15-20 minutes drive from Cairns CBD. Holloways has a beachfront restaurant as does Machans beach 10 minutes walk south. There are several cafes and an IGA supermarket for local shopping.
Weekly cost $2100. Register interest now for bookings from June.

Holloways Beach

Hibiscus Lane, Holloways Beach

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