St Mary's By the Sea in Port Douglas
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St Mary's by the Sea is located at the end of the main street of Port Douglas on a quaint beach overlooking the ocean to the north. The stunning views through the large picture window directly behind the altar have made this church one of the major tourist attractions in Port Douglas.
Features of St. Mary's By the Sea in Port Douglas
• Saint Mary's by the Sea is a historic 1880 fully restored non-denominational church.
• It is popular as a venue for weddings where couples from all over the world come to take the holy vow on that special day.
• The stained glass windows, traditional wooden pews and a church bell give it a solemn look.
• The church features a huge glass altar window which provides gorgeous views of the Coral Sea and rainforest clad mountains.
• In 1986, Saint Mary's was the only church left in Port Douglas running the risk of being demolished.
• The initiative of Virginia Donovan and Judi Piat to save one of the last historic buildings in Port Douglas, should be credited for the restoration of the church.
• Fully restored, St Mary's by the Sea was relocated from its former location on the hill to its present location by the sea in 1988.
• The breathtaking natural beauty and pristine seclusion of the church makes it the perfect location for wedding and honeymoon.
• Today, the site is more popular for being a memorable and affordable venue for weddings.
• You can contact several of agents who take care of all your wedding arrangements from church hire, tropical outdoor locations, accommodation reservations, photography and video, transportation to gown hire, make up, flowers, restaurants, receptions and music.
• If you prefer an outdoor, tropical setting for your ceremony, there are numerous options for you to choose from.
The choice is yours whether the venue would be a local park, on a tropical beach, aboard a charter boat or on a tropical island.| 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 |
