Port Douglas Parks & Gardens

Port Douglas is one of Far North Queensland's tourism capitals. Its sandy golden beaches and the magnificent views of the beautiful scenic attract tourists from every corner of the globe. Port Douglas’ popularity and the explosion of tourism create it into a holiday extravaganza. Besides, the many Port Douglas Parks and Gardens also bring tourists here.

A park is an area of open space provided for recreational use, usually owned and maintained by a local government. Parks can be categorized under National parks, government owned; Private parks, owned by individuals or businesses and are used at the discretion of the owner; and Hunting parks, originally referred to an area maintained as open space where residences, industry and farming were not allowed. Similarly, a garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the display, cultivation, and enjoyment of plants and other forms of nature. Do not miss to visit Port Douglas Parks and Gardens during your tour to the town.

Some popular Port Douglas Parks and Gardens

Some popular Port Douglas Parks and Gardens include:

Anzac Park: There are interesting outdoor markets held every Sunday in Anzac Park.

Snapper Island Park: situated 27km north of Port Douglas and about 4km due east of the mouth of the Daintree River, the 56ha national park was declared in 1939 to protect the island’s natural, cultural and recreational values. It is a continental (high) island that once formed part of the mainland. Snapper Island rises 102m above sea level and supports several vegetation communities. The island is within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Russell River National Park: it is a coastal park near Russell and Mulgrave River estuaries. It features lowland rainforest and paper bark, mangrove swamps, rocky headlands and sandy beaches.

The Chillagoe Mungana National Park: it is a small park west of Cairns which preserves dry woodland vegetation and boasts a number of decorated caves and some unique limestone outcrops. Daily guided tours of Donna, Royal Arch and Trezkinn Caves are available.