Hi All,
Yes, I will be returning to Australia again after 3 years. For the eclipse, most of the hotels, motels are all booked or have a ridiculous room rate!
So, I'll be flying from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne, and then Melbourne to Cairns, rent a car and check in a motel at Mareeba. And during the early morning hours before the eclipse, will drive up to Port Douglas. Google says it'll be about 1 1/2 drive from Mareeba to Port Douglas, right?
I'm not too familiar with that area, so here are some questions:
1. Is there any public beach for the eclipse viewing? Most of the beaches I read over the internet are privately owned, and not really sure if I can pop in.
2. Weather prospect. Which website or tv channel anything that I can refer to, for a quick look a day before the eclipse, just in case I need to change plans.
3. Will there be any group watch among the IIS members?
Thanks!
