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three Mum, Stacey and Dad, Nick hit the beach

FRETTing OvER YOuR FiRST HOLiDaY wiTH
a nEw babY? DOn’T SwEaT iT!
wE’vE gOT YOu mama.

Sonny has notched up some adventurous holidays already
WORDS by Stacey Brown
WELL YOU’VE DONE IT! Congratulations, your little bundle of joy is

here! The wait is finally over. ACCOMMODATION FOOD an Aperol Spritz in the afternoon sunshine is

You may be wondering when and HOW will I ever have a holiday again?! Some considerations when booking your stay; noise Here’s the best news! All of that stuff that was off mandatory while on holiday.

How can I plan a break with my remaining 15 brain cells? I got you Mama. at the resort, proximity of bed to pool (or pool bar limits for nine months is back. Sushi! Charcuterie! More seafood you say? No worries, located at

Port Douglas has plenty to offer the bewildered new parent in need of a perhaps) and distance to town/local attractions. Seafood! And wine! Oh my! the beach end of Macrossan Street you’ll find

little R&R and timing is key when planning your holiday. While it might Speaking from experience, I can highly recommend But first, coffee. Depending when your sweet babe Wrasse & Roe serving up luxe seafood including

seem daunting to put your precious cargo on a flight and hop up to FNQ, a stay at Niramaya Villas & Spa. Luxurious private arises you may be stumbling the streets in the early scallops, bugs and mud crab. If you find you’ve
travelling with a small infant is easier than a toddler or crawler. villas mean the baby can sleep while you lap up the hours desperately in search of caffeine. missed lunch because of nap time, don’t panic,

they open from 2pm for a late lunch or drinks and
This is coming from the mad woman who took her seven week old on sun by your private pool, with the monitor within Toast Sandwich Bar is located just by Coles in nibbles all afternoon.

a 7000km round cross country road trip and notched up 10 days in Bali earshot. Niramaya also has an onsite restaurant the middle of Macrossan Street, so you can grab
before said baby was four months old. It can be done! While they can’t and spa, so despite being a little further from a coffee on your way shopping. They also serve Epicurean Port Douglas, this secluded little oasis

move, their dietary requirements are simple, and they sleep (hopefully) a Macrossan Street, everything you could need is at breakfast and great gourmet sangas AND they’re focuses on unhurried grazing. They offer selection

lot, it’s the perfect time to hit Port Douglas for a well earned vacay. your fingertips. air conditioned , open from 7:30am. of boards featuring pates, charcuterie, delectable
cheeses, freshly baked sourdough, and boast an

So here are my hot tips for your first holiday with your little love. (please Port Douglas Accommodation offers a range If you’re staying a little further off the main impressive list of wines to match. This is the stuff

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forgive occasional lapses in coherence, two words for you “Sleep regression”, of villas and private homes for rent if you want drag, Kai in Four Mile is open from 7am, serving of dreams for someone who has endured 9 months
you’ll understand later). to splurge on something quiet and completely breakfast and coffee, dine in or take away. Located without even a whiff of salami or soft cheese. Note

private, or if you’re travelling in a group (ahem, just 100m from the beach, why not go dig your feet there is no kids menu or high chairs so this one is
GETTING HERE & WHAT TO BRING onsite babysitters. Consider it!) in the sand while you enjoy your much needed hit. best enjoyed when baby is small enough to sleep
If you plan to head out around town regularly then in the pram.
A lot of accommodation options in Port Douglas offer hire of cots for your something walking distance to Macrossan Street Top tip; make that restaurant booking for lunch rather

room, but you’re usually allowed to bring your own baby swag for free on will make life easy (when you’re dashing back to than dinner, you’ll be wined, dined and relaxing back Has sashimi been calling your name? For a quick

the plane. Both Jetstar and Virgin flights to Cairns allow you to bring three the room because you forgot the dummy, or the in your hotel by the time its baby’s bed time. Plus pit stop on your way to the beach, Black Sesame

oversized items free of charge including a cot, capsule, car seat or pram. Just sun hat, or you run out of wipes, or the baby has offers a delicious selection of sushi, rice paper rolls,
include that you are travelling with an infant when you book. reservations are more readily available, you get to bento boxes and more to grab and go.
a “blow out” into that gorgeous tropical romper, or see Port Douglas at its finest in the afternoon sun and

Transfers to Port Douglas all offer baby friendly options, either allowing you forget your wallet, because dammit you can’t bonus, its usually slightly cheaper at lunch too! Wander along the picturesque Crystalbrook

you to fit your own car seat, providing a car seat and in some instances, remember everything!) There is a slew of stunning Marina you’ll find Choo Choos and Lure at

such as taxis, it’s legal to travel with babe in arms. Just be sure to give your resorts just a stones throw from Macrossan Street. La Cucina, sophisticated Italian does fresh locally opposite ends of the board walk offering coffee,

provider a heads up. Take your pick! sourced seafood with a waterside view. Need I say brekky and lunch. O r if you’re a fan of craft beer

If you’re planning on enjoying libations on your stay don’t forget to pack more? OK then, they also offer traditional Italian in a family friendly setting, Hemingways has a list
the pump and sterilising equipment. pizzas and cocktails. As far as I’m concerned as long as your arm of award winning beers and
food to match.
All terrain tyres on the pram make trekking the beach a breeze