Port Douglas Tourist Attractions
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Port Douglas attracts nature-loving tourists, the daring types seeking an adventurous vacation and also the rich and famous few who are in search of some solace far from the frenzy of the fast lifestyle. Port Douglas is for everyone. It proudly holds the crown of one of Far North Queensland's tourism capitals. The Great Barrier Reef, the sandy golden beaches and the rainforest of Daintree and Cape Tribulation # Port Douglas has it all. From an old goldfields port and fishing village to the queen city of the north – it has been like a rags-to-riches story for Port Douglas. It is a popular town with the booming of tourism making it a holiday extravaganza. This is ‘where the rainforest meets the reef'. Natural beauty is the USP of Port Douglas and what makes it all the more irresistible is the perfect weather all year round. In spite of being a popular tourist attraction, the town has still retained its laid-back lifestyle.
Port Douglas is famous for its awesome drive from Cairns along the Coral Sea coast. The grandest attraction of this region, the Great Barrier Reef , lies just eight miles off the coast and dozens of daily cruises enter from the marina. On the shore, Four Mile Beach , the town's most prominent beach, is a stunning swath of endless sand and sea. Other attractions include Macrossan Street , the village's main hub of restaurants and shopping and the Sunday Markets , a place to delve into fun and shopping in Anzac Park .
If you don't mind heading a bit inland, the town of Mossman awaits you. This place is famous for its sugar-cane production and beautiful surroundings and worth an excursion. The Daintree Rainforest showcases the rich biodiversity, its amazing range of flora and fauna. There are also the picturesque walking tracks, the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway or the Skyrail to Kuranda.
Port Douglas brings out the maximum of its seaside charm, incredible weather, excellent accommodations and impressive dining. There is a never-ending list of actives to take part in like cruises, snorkeling, diving and other thrilling water sports such as parasailing and jet skiing. The choice is yours.| Hotels in Port Douglas | |
| Rendezvous Reef Resort | Bay Villas Resort |
| Hotel Nimrod | BreakFree Portsea Resort |
| Port Douglas Retreat | BreakFree Reef Club Resort |
