WORDS by Lisa Keller
From the northern end of Macrossan Street, a soft chime floats through the air - a hypnotic melody that subtly sings to your heart. For passersby, it may appear simply as a melodic soundtrack to your day in the tropics, but for those in the know, these wind chimes represent the legacy of a couple and the profound impact they had on this small town when they opened their jewellery shop 25 years ago.
Today, Wicked Willie's stands as an iconic fixture in the retail landscape of Port Douglas. Its walls, covered from top to bottom in beautiful jewellery, rare gemstones and eye-catching crystals have become a favourite amongst both visitors and locals.
But this story didn't follow a traditional path; instead, it was a serendipitous series of events that led owner Tracey Flanagan and her late husband, Willie Harland, down this jewel-lined path.