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The White Cockatoo is far more than what I
thought it would be.
Tony and Lenore Fox have turned this marvellous
little property into a destination rather than purely accommodation.
The property itself is modestly beautiful with great landscaping. It has a
unique charm that has been cultivated to the point of near perfection. The pool
is big enough but I would imagine that it would be over crowded if the facility
was at full capacity. However, in this environment that can't be all bad
either.
Regrettably, I arrived just as cyclone Larry was due to come
ashore. This put a damper on side trips offered by the resort, but not the
atmosphere. Both Tony and Lenore went out of their way to assure that all of us
were safe and they made every attempt to keep us entertained.
On
arrival, Lenore lead me on a tour of the facility and introduced me to all the
other guests. This walk through put everyone at ease as well as facilitated the
start of making like-minded acquaintances.
Tony has a great sense of
humor that keeps all in stitches. Lenore makes a good straight man for Tony's
one-liners and creates an extremely comfortable environment. Lenore prepares a
Happy Hour snack tray that she should patent. The 5pm social really breaks the
ice for present.
Tony provides an exceptional sense of security to the
guests by being in total control of the resort at all time. One quickly learns
that nonsense will not be tolerated. This is more than appreciated as it
provides an atmosphere within which you can enjoy yourself without any worries.
We did manage one side trip in Tony's boat down the Daintree River.
Tony has taken the effort to become well educated with respect to the local
flora and fauna. In consideration that he is originally a Kiwi transplanted to
the area, that was no small feat. A great time was had by all.
While
at the White Cockatoo, I had the good fortune to meet a couple from Japan.
Between very little English, pointing, an electronic pocket translator and
laughing at each other, we managed to forge a great friendship and have a lot
of fun. Since getting home we have been in constant communication byway of
e-mail and have agreed to meet up again next year at the White Cockatoo.
I have selfishly been in search for a little spot that I could call my
hideaway and I've found it. The greatest fear that I have is that this the best
kept secret on the nude scene, will become as popular as it deserves.
I can only give this resort a perfect 10. I would highly recommend it to any
single or couple seeking a real treasure of a holiday.
About the only
negative thing I say is that these folks down under don't speak any form of
English that I have ever encountered before. Both Tony and Lenore had to act a
translators for me on several occasions. I came home with a bunch of new words
that I look forward to using when I find someone that speaks OZ.
Thank
you for your assistance in planning my trip. I will be going back next
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| Peggy Golden |
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When we were in Cairns, we stayed at a
condo/time share type place at Trinity Beach around the point from the nude
beach. Its terrific there but you would not want to go there between October
and May because of typhoons.... same with Cable Beach in Broome which we have
only heard about from trip reports. We would want to travel in the summer (our
summer).... we probably would go for 3 weeks or so because we would visit in
Perth as well. You cannot skinny dip in Perth in June-Sept... and the Indian
Ocean is cold that far south even in December (I have been there so I know).
But Broome is warm water as is Cairns/Trinity Beach. And Sydney is no good for
swimming in the northern summer.... Brisbane might be iffy. Go further north.
The diving on the Great Barrier reef is spectacular.... a big selling point.
We have been to Australia before.. have family in Perth.. the BEST
beach which we have "not" been to is Cable Beach up in Broome ....to the north
end. We have been to Swanbourne Beach in Perth.... it is beautiful and like
Haulover here (in the U.S. at Miami Beach) it is a normal beach. We have also
been to the nude beach in Cairns... its lovely... huge beach and very
clothing-optional in a gorgeous setting. Tourist accommodations there are
terrific. We have not been to the nude beaches in Sydney.... the temperatures
are more iffy. But the city is fabulous. In general, OZ is naturist heaven.
Some disclaimers... you don't want to go to Broom in the US winter.. too hot.
It is a good site for our summer. Same with Cairns. Conversely, Perth and
Sydney are too cool in the US winter and December and March are optimal....
after that air temps are iffy. |
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