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About Port Douglas

A spectacular small coastal town located 70 km (44 miles) north of Cairns on Australia's Coral Coast, Port Douglas has grown phoenix-like from the ashes of the nineteenth century gold rushes to become one of Australia's tourism jewels. Surrounded by the tropical splendour of rainforests and white sandy beaches, it has everything urban escapees wish for: sumptuous food, comfortable accommodation, vibrant nightlife, colourful art and craft markets and superb scenery. This is tropical Australia at its best: Port Douglas shares the same latitude as Tahiti and combines the romance of the deserted island with up-to-the-minute luxuries and convenience.

Port Douglas epitomises Australia's laid-back and casual lifestyle. The tropical climate means light, casual clothes, balmy nights under the stars and plenty of opportunity to sit under a shady tree and enjoy a cool drink. The Australian tropics are spectacular in their diversity, offering stunning environmental treasures and exhilarating adventure opportunities. The gorgeous Great Barrier Reef is not only the world's largest marine park, but is so big it's visible from space! This blue marine environment is complemented beautifully by the green rainforest, which grows right down to the beach in the World Heritage-listed Daintree and Cape Tribulation parks.

However, during the hotter months the tropics are also home to fierce sunshine, box jellyfish (known as marine stingers), salt-water crocodiles and mosquitoes. So, buy yourself a wide-brimmed hat, take note of safe-swimming signs and prepare for an awsome holiday. Start by climbing Flagstaff Hill, from where you can photograph the town and the fabulous Four Mile Beach, which hosts carnivals and festivals throughout the year.

Heading north from Port Douglas towards the northernmost tip of the Australian mainland is a further adventure for the off-the-beaten-track visitor. Go it alone or join an extended tour and explore this vast region.

Tours

Port Douglas City Package
4 days / 3 nights - AUD $433 pp/tw/pkg
From glamorous Four Mile Beach to the wilderness of Dickson Inlet, picturesque Port Douglas is known for its old-fashioned charm and relaxing atmosphere. Located just 70 kilometers north of Cairns, it is regarded as a popular base from which to explore the Reef and Rainforest coast of Tropical North Queensland. Stay in either a First or Superior Tourist class hotel and enjoy a day cruise to the Great Barrier Reef on this stopover package.
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