Tropical North Queensland
Port Douglas
Port
Douglas Hotels & Bookings Service
 The
small town of Port Douglas was founded in 1877 to act as the
port for the nearby Hodgkinson River goldfields.
Named after a Queensland premier, John Douglas, the town
became very wealthy but was superceded by Cairns
some 70 km to the south.
In 1911 a cyclone ripped the town apart.
In recent years Port Douglas' 4000 residents have seen a
major boom in tourism with both international and Australian
guests wanting to savour its relaxing tropical beauty.
Like many of Australia's northern reaches there is a jellyfish
season - November through to May - where the potentially deadly
Stingers appear off the
beaches.
However, there are plenty of swimming pools or other activities
to indulge in, including trips to the Great
Barrier Reef, Cape Tribulation, and the Daintree
Rainforest.
Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Snorkel, dive, swim or perhaps even take a scenic helicopter
flight over the Great Barrier Reef - all this and more on
this landmark reef experience. From Port
Douglas, you cruise in comfort out to the Agincourt Reef, on the very edge of the Great
Barrier Reef. Spend the day viewing the kaleidoscope of marine
life and intricate colored coral formations before returning
to land at the end of this very special day.
For more info and to book an Outer Barrier Reef Cruise
Cape Tribulation and Daintree 4WD Safari
Rainforest, rivers and beaches - welcome to the Daintree and
Cape Tribulation. Take a rainforest walk or a quick swim at
the spectacular Mossman Gorge. Walk along a remote beach at
Cape Tribulation. Enjoy a river cruise, spotting crocodiles
and other wildlife. This is a day of adventure for everybody.
For more info and to book a Cape Tribulation and Daintree 4WD Safari
Daintree and Cape Tribulation Tour
This eco-tour through one of the world's oldest rainforests
includes a guided board walk through dense rainforest, a trip
up the Rainforest Canopy Tower, a walk along the pristine
white sands of Cape Tribulation Beach and a wildlife-spotting
cruise along the Daintree River: keep your eyes peeled for
the elusive saltwater crocodile.
For more info and to book a Daintree and Cape Tribulation Tour
For more activities in the
region click here
The Cassowary Coast
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