Originally Posted by
catper33
The second part of this trip was staying at Hyatt Sanctuary Cove. A great place as described above, although there is not that much else to do in the immediate area outside the Theme Parks a few minutes away.
Gold Coast Hinterland is relatively close as well, and quite pleasant.
I should mention that Hyatt Sanctuary Cove's shower temperature can be pretty unstable (my pet hate!), and water pressure could be a bit on the low side, if that irritates you.
Originally Posted by henkybaby
Last December - when I was in SYD - the weather in Cairns was horrible. Rain, rain and more rain. How big is that risk in January?
Pretty high. It's the wet season, I'm afraid.