Wonga Beach

Strange name but beautiful caravan park – The Pinnacles at Wonga Beach. Large, grassed sites with tropical palms and other shady trees dot the spacious park. Coconut palms border the entrance to the Coral Sea that is a short stroll through the park. At the entry to the beach is a thong tree – a leafless, short plant with branches bearing old, odd, discarded thongs (as in footwear). So funny! From the beach, Port Douglas can be seen in the distance. The waves are strong and there are swimmers in the water (with the ever-present crocodiles).

Thong Tree

Caravan Park at Wonga Beach - Coral Sea to left just past the large tree

Just before we walked to the beach, we noticed a very nosy peacock wandering around the different sites. He was obviously used to people as he roamed from one site to the next. Absolutely stunning plumage! A bit further away, were some very drab peahens with some other males.


Robert was outside preparing to cook dinner when he called out. A peacock had flown almost 3 metres vertically to a branch above our car so that it could roost for the night. What a noise he made! Loud and almost mournful but it didn’t last for too long. Normally, I have a phobia of birds at close range but (so far) the peacocks have not frightened me.