Port Douglas
Port Douglas is a low rise development nestled into the tropical environment of Far North Queensland, a veritable international holiday destination just 70 kilometres north of Cairns.
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Port Douglas is a great base for excursions up onto Cape Tribulation and the Daintree rainforests. Its tropical latitude is the same as Tahiti.
While Port Douglas accommodation boasts some of the World's finest five star resorts the region has managed to maintain a low key and very relaxed tropical atmosphere. The broad tree shaded streets and old fashioned charm just keeps the travelers returning. There are many day tours and tourist attractions to keep you occupied while visiting Port Douglas.
Port Douglas Great Barrier Reef
The
Great Barrier Reef is just a short splash away, you can easily lose
several days hopping out into the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas.
Tour operators
provide a broad range of tour options that run all year around on a daily
basis. There are trained instructors to assist you with learning
scuba diving out on
the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkeling trips are also available.
There are also a broad range of small craft water activities including sea
kayaking tours.
Port Douglas Activities
You will meet the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders of the Tropical North. Indigenous outdoor performance troupes provide some excellent insight into these friendly local cultures.
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The region has a broad representation of wildlife theme parks displaying birds, kangaroos, snakes and crocodiles. The native flora and fauna of the tropical Far North can be viewed through the extensive bushwalk trails that are within the National Parks. Over 500 of Australia's 700 species make their home in this tropical paradise.
For
the fisherman the Port Douglas region offers real variety, from river
and estuary to bay and deep water angling. The Black Marlin have put
Port Douglas well and truly on the map as a game fishing destination!
Port Douglas Golf
Excellent
amenities are on offer for the recreational golfer and clubs and
carts may be hired as required.