Nature study in Port Douglas

Nature study in Port Douglas

The long stretching rainforests in Port Douglas in Queensland offer not only a variety of thrills and scope for adventure but also the varied terrain and the tropical topography of the rainforests offers a key opportunity to study and know more about the vegetation of the land. The tropical rainforests in Port Douglas not only offer a hot and humid ambience throughout the year but the terrain also mostly comprises of dense forests and lush greenery including a variety of species of wild life and wild insects and a variety of different plants and floral life. This port town mostly has a humid climate with varied topography for tourists. Even the national parks provide a vivid knowledge about the topography and the geographic conditions of the land including a varied insight about the rarest of the flora and fauna of the land. One of the prominent rainforest parks in Queensland is Mt Bartle Frere. The rainforest grows from the foothills to the crest of the mountains and many different rarest species of flora and fauna are found including Leptospermum Wooroonooran and the Bartle Frere Skink. The terrain of this area is more suitable for climbing while the Josephine Falls are more apt for bush walking and for picnicking etc. The Wooroonooran National Park with its lush greenery and rugged mountains is one of the most sought after scenic parks in Queensland. Another of Queensland's highest mountains is Mt Bellenden Ker while another interesting area with ample geographical enrichment is Horseshoe bay, Bowen, Queensland.

Don't miss out on exploring the ‘Reef and Rainforest Coast', which is a spectacular 200km stretch of Coral Sea coastline, and adjacent World Heritage rainforest areas of Daintree and Cape Tribulation safari. One can also explore the magnificent marina and the Great Barrier Reef and also go for diving and snorkeling activities. The Great Barrier Reef among the Queensland's World Heritage is one of the most diverse marine environments in the world. The Great Barrier Reef is a key example of the growing ecosystem having the largest barrier reef in the world. Queensland's humid subtropical climate makes it all the more perfect for diving. You can arrange to have a marine ecologist or reef guide accompany your dive to explain the rich and complex life forms of the reef. Or take a step back into history, diving among the hundreds of wrecks dotted along the reef and coast, most of which are teeming with bright corals and hundreds of fish. 1500 species of fish have found their home on the reef. One may find sea snakes and sharks manta rays and turtles in the process of exploring the marine world. Popular reefs include Thetford Reef, Norman Reef. Few other prominent areas for nature studying are:

• Townsville Region : Having Bowl Reef and large and varied Gorgonian fans, caves and a popular dive site is Black Reef.
• The Mackay Region : The most popular dive site is Credlin Reef with a varied marine life.

Geographically Port Douglas and particularly Queensland, Australia is having a diverse and distinct terrain and displays lush greenery on one hand and rugged mountain terrain on the other hand and coastal beauty offering a whole new marine world renders a different experience all together.

Hotels in Port Douglas
Hotel Meridian at Port Douglas	Mantra on the Inlet
Hotel Oaks Lagoons	Club Tropical
Hotel BW Lazy Lizard Motor Inn	Hotel Central Plaza

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