Whether you are a child or just young at heart, Port Douglas is unequalled as a holiday destination. Of course the climate helps, boasting average temperatures of between 26° to 33° Celsius, depending on the time of year. Never has the adage been more true "great one day, perfect the next" than in the case of Port Douglas.

Here is a sample of the myriad of activities you can enjoy whilst in Port Douglas, but don't hesitate to contact us for a comprehensive fact sheet.

• Enjoy breakfast with the birds at the Rainforest Habitat
• Take a trip out to the Reef
• Take a Daintree River Rainforest Cruise
• The Lady Douglas Paddle Wheeler / Bally Hooley Railway-Port Douglas
• Go on a 4WD safari to Cape Tribulation
• Skyrail to Kuranda
• Experience the Mossman Gorge
• Explore the World Heritage Rainforest at Daintree & Cape Tribulation
• Golf

But sun, sea and sand are not all that Port has to offer. As a high profile location, the holiday maker is spoilt for choice should it be National supermarkets or International boutiques its all here, even a local produce and artisans market on Sundays at the ANZAC Park for bargain hunters.

Restaurants

If your interests are of the gastronomic persuasion, then you will not be disappointed. Port Douglas can offer a choice of restaurants fit for a King, or a hearty square meal for $10.00.

Tours And Cruises

Snorkelling & Diving The Great Barrier Reef: The Great Barrier Reef is a protected national marine park and is listed as a World Heritage area. It is a collage of nearly three thousand individual reefs and islands from just north of Bundaberg to the tip of Cape York Peninsula.

The warm waters of the Coral Sea offer some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world. There is generally good visibility which allows you a clear view of the many marine animals that live among the coral reefs, some you may expect to see are giant clams and small shells, starfish and sea cucumbers, anemones, turtles, eels, rays and much more. Most of the trips, are for the day, some longer, normally meals are included and the catering is of the highest standard.

World Heritage Rainforest: From Daintree to Cape Tribulation and Bloomfield River, you can experience the most unique rainforest in the world. The only cable ferry in tropical Australia, the Daintree Ferry, provides the southern access into the lowland Daintree Rainforest. This is your first taste of the unique natural and very ancient region. You are entering a rainforest that has been in existence for more than 120 million years and contains some plant and animal species not seen anywhere else in the world.

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An exciting variety of day trips to this region are available. But to truly understand this spectacular rainforest, stay overnight and listen to the night sounds. Hidden in the wilderness is a range of comfortable accommodation including resort, bed and breakfast and hostels. Enjoy bushwalking or bird watching; from Cape Tribulation or why not try your hand at horse riding, there are treks throughout the region.

Helicopter Tours: Let us fly you where two worlds meet. Experience the exhilaration of flying over the rainforest canopy of the World Heritage Rainforest then as you see the green change to the vivid blues of the water, you are flying over the 8th wonder of the world - The Great Barrier Reef. See our Helicopter Tours page for more information.

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Transfers

The journey from Cairns to Port Douglas along the Capt Cook Highway is arguably the most beautiful journey in Australia, and one that should be made as a passenger to fully appreciate the breathtaking scenery. See our Airport Transfers page for more information.

More Information About Port Douglas

• Aboriginal History
• Recent History Of Douglas Shire
• The Great Barrier Reef
• The Daintree World Heritage Rainforest
• Port Douglas Village Carnivale
• Local Restaurants
• Maps

Services On Offer In Port

• Uptown Rentals offers very competitive rate for your entire rental needs whether for holiday or longer stays in Port Douglas. Everything from an underwater camera to an airconditioner.
• Catch up on the latest film releases or those you may have missed with nearly 10,000 titles on DVD or Video, at Uptown Video
• As a community service Uptown lists local positions vacant feel free to peruse their list.
• The Regent English Language School is a leader in its field offering excellent language tuition in one of Australia’s most beautiful and safe locations.