DESTINATION: Port Douglas

Located 67km north of Cairns, Port Douglas is situated on the Coral Sea coastline with a backdrop of tropical mountains. With its close proximity to Australia's most popular tourist destinations, the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation, and the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas has become an internationally renowned tourist destination.

Main Attractions

Port Douglas offers restaurants, art galleries, excellent shops, historic buildings, nightclubs, golf courses and beaches. The superb Rainforest Habitat, on Port Douglas Rd, is a wildlife sanctuary with a focus on biological conservation. Flagstaff Hill, Murphy St, offers panoramic views of Four Mile Beach and Low Isles. Lady Douglas, a paddlewheeler, offers cruises of Dickson Inlet.

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Nearby attractions

Many tours depart from Port Douglas, including 4WD safaris, horseriding and rainforest tours. Coach tours to Mossman Gorge, Daintree NP, Cape Tribulation and Cooktown are available. The Great Barrier Reef is the region's top tourist attraction. There are cruises to the Outer Reef and to the Low Isles.

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Region: Tropical North Queensland

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Tropical North Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea islands and the Great Barrier Reef to the east and the rainforest mountains that sweep down from the northernmost section of the Great Dividing Range to the west. Inland from the balmy, humid coast, the Atherton Tableland is elevated 600-900m above sea level. Known as the cool tropics, the weather is usually warm and sunny during the day, while nights are cool to cold. more

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23 Macrossan St, Ph: (07) 4099 5599

Web sites with information, accommodation or tours for Port Douglas:
On The Inlet Seafood Restaurant

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