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Port Douglas is a small seaside town, 70 kilometres north of Cairns, along a beautiful coastal road which has spectacular views over the hillside and Coral Sea. The township has a charming, friendly village atmosphere, and a typical north Queensland ‘she’ll be right mate’ relaxed attitude to life. The town is a busy tourist hub, primarily due to being so close to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree National Park. The local economy is based around tourism, with many hotel and resort complexes within the town, supported by a good, diverse range of shops, cafés and great restaurants.
The town is built at the end of an isthmus, which has a small hill called Flagstaff Hill, from which awesome views over Four Mile Beach and the Coral Sea can be enjoyed. On the other side of the peninsula are the quiet waters of the Dickson Inlet, a lovely natural harbour and marina.
The town was originally established in the 1870’s to give access to the goldfields at Hodgkinson River, which had particularly difficult access. When the gold rush finished, people left the area, the township reduced in size, and became a sleepy little seaside town. Sugar cane growing in the Mossman area became the backbone of the local economy, and the sugar cane mill opened in 1893, and has continued to operate to this day. Port Douglas stayed a quiet little town until 1988, when the Sheraton Mirage opened up the area to tourists, and since then has continued to grow into an international tourist destination.
With good weather all year round, average summer temperature of 31 degrees centigrade, and average winter temperature of 26 degrees centigrade, beautiful palm tree lined beaches, and the proximity to the Reef and the tropical Daintree rainforest, Port Douglas has much to offer.
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Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas
Port Douglas
 |  Sheraton Mirage is a world class resort, located on the beachfront and amongst 130 hectares of tropical landscaped gardens, a championship golf course and two hectares of magnificent swimmable saltwater lagoons. It is a wonderful place to stay and from the minute you walk into the magnificent foyer... |
Mandalay Shalimar Luxury Beachfront Apartments
Port Douglas
 |  With an exclusive walkway direct to the famous Four Mile Beach, these apartments offer the opportunity to relax in comfort. They are also within easy walking distance to the wonderful restaurants and shops in Macrossan Street. Recently refurbishment, the apartments are large and spacious and set a... |
Radisson Treetops Resort & Spa
Port Douglas
|  Radisson Treetops Resort & Spa is a beautiful resort, nestled amongst the lush, native rainforest and majestic melaleuca trees. It is located on the beach side of the road into Port Douglas and only a short walk to Four Mile Beach and five minutes to the town. Radisson Treetops is a tranquil oasis... |
Rendezvous Reef Resort
Port Douglas
 |  Set in ten acres of lush tropical gardens, the Resort is located just minutes by shuttle bus from the township of Port Douglas and stunning Four Mile Beach. The Resort offers a wide range recreational facilities, perfect for those seeking a relaxing getaway and for those who prefer self-cater. |
Peppers Beach Club & Spa
Palm Cove
|  Situated in one of Tropical North Queensland’s most desired holiday destinations Peppers Beach Club, Port Douglas combines beautifully appointed accommodation, luxury facilities and easy access to the magical Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, making it the perfect holiday getaway.
The res... |
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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Tour
Port Douglas | Take a half day tour at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland.
Hartley’s Creek is one of the longest established wildlife attractions in Tropical North Queensland, as well as being a working crocodile farm producing skins & meat for export &... |
Kuranda, Rail and Skyrail
Tour
Port Douglas |  Make your visit to Kuranda a memorable one from door to door. One of our luxury coaches will collect you from your accommodation and transfer you to the railway station to board the Kuranda Scenic Rail.
This breathtaking journey on one of the world's most scenic train routes will take you through ... |
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White Cloud Wonder
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Week Tropique
7 nights |  Australia's tropical north offers an exciting mix of beaches, rainforests, wildlife and seaside cities. From Brisbane you'll travel to the beautiful Whitsundays, visit Cairns (Yorkeys Knob) and continue further north to Port Douglas - gateway to the Barrier Reef. Take this opportunity to visit the s... |
Tropical Dreams
10 nights |  Australia's tropical north offers an exciting mix of beaches, rainforests, wildlife and seaside cities. From Sydney you'll travel to the beautiful Whitsundays, visit Cairns and continue further north to Port Douglas - gateway to the Barrier Reef. Take this opportunity to visit the stunning Daintree ... |
Tropical Dreams
10 nights |  Australia's tropical north offers an exciting mix of beaches, rainforests, wildlife and seaside cities. From Sydney you'll travel to the beautiful Whitsundays, visit Cairns and continue further north to Port Douglas - gateway to the Barrier Reef. Take this opportunity to visit the stunning Daintree ... |
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Island Delight
11 days |  Amazing destinations, beautiful scenery, luscious rainforests and white sandy beaches. Island Delight takes you from Brisbane to Port Douglas, south to north, east west and visiting every hidden treasure on the journey. 4WD on Fraser Island, enjoy afternoon tea at a fully operational cattle station ... |
Tropical Discovery
13 days |
Travelling north along Australia's East Coast and stopping at a variety of destinations along the way, the Tropical Discovery tour is as the name states, a discovery. Travel from Sydney to Port Douglas. Stopping at the coastal town of Port Macquarie, spend an evening at Coffs Harbour, see Cape Byro... |
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