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About
Port Douglas
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.
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.
Click here for more information on tour and cruise options.
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
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
- 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.
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