Top 6 Reasons To Visit Port Douglas
2017
Top 6 Reasons To Visit Port Douglas
Port Douglas is a tropical oasis wedged between two world heritage listed gems - The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Whether you are looking for a chilled, relaxed holiday lounging by the pool or an adventurous holiday exploring the Great Barrier Reef and world heritage Rainforests, Port Douglas has lots to offer. Here are six great reasons to stay at Port Douglas for your next holiday...
1. The world famous Four Mile Beach
Four mile beach would have to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It offers four miles of palm tree lined white sand to enjoy. The water is pretty shallow and warm, so great for paddling with kids. Impressive rainforest clad mountains provide a stunning backdrop to this sunny, tropical beach. Take a walk along Four Mile Beach or relax under a palm tree, the choice is yours!
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2. The amazing selection of restaurants, cafe's and shops
Home to more than 50 cafes and restaurants, dining in Port Douglas is a culinary delight and boasts a thriving foodie scene showcasing local produce. With most Port Douglas restaurants located within easy walking distance of the most popular holiday accommodation, you can enjoy fresh local cuisine and a tropical cocktail after a day sightseeing.
Macrossan Street is the place to go to eat and shop in Port Douglas, with lots of great restaurants and boutique shopping options. There is something for everyone, from family friendly, chilled cafe's to award winning restaurants, you're sure to find what you're looking for. The Port Douglas Markets held every Sunday is a great local spot to pick up some tropical fruit and local gifts too.
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3. The accommodation
Port Douglas has a relaxing pace and out-of-this-world beauty that has turned it into a popular holiday spot for both Queensland locals and travellers from afar. Guests to this coastal town are spoiled for choice when it comes to accommodation. Port Douglas has a wide range of self contained apartments with options to suit families, groups or couples. Many of these Holiday Apartments are located within a complex featuring a pool and spa and offer the flexibility of self catering in between dining out. Some private holiday apartments are located within the popular Resorts of Port Douglas and include access to the resort facilities - a popular one is Sea Temple Private Apartments which also features an huge resort swimming pool and swimout apartments.
There are also a large number of luxury Holiday Homes and villas available in Port Douglas - which offers a private and spacious accommodation option, popular with families and muliple groups travelling together. Most of these luxury holiday homes and villas with have their very own private pool or spa and have a great location close to Four Mile Beach or Macrossan Street.
There is also a number of Port Douglas Resorts which offer facilities such spa, gym, room service, swimming pool, wifi, on site restaurants and bars.
Port Douglas boasts a range of luxurious accommodation options - including Swim up apartments, private plunge pools, rooftop jacuzzis and private spas. If you are looking for accommodation in Port Douglas, contact The Tour Specialists on 07 4059 5959 or international +61 7 4059 5959. We can offer friendly, local advice when booking accommodation and holidays in Port Douglas.
Image: Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas
4. The balmy weather
Port Douglas has warm, tropical weather all year round. This means guests can swim and enjoy the glorious sunshine and outdoors at any time of the year. There are two seasons in Cairns, the tropical summer and the tropical winter. The tropical summer is between the months December to April. It is also known as the wet or green season - when the Rainforest is in it's element! Generally, Port Douglas is quieter during this season so it is a great time to visit and avoid the rush!
Summer is a spectacular time of year in Port Douglas, with warm sunny days and afternoon thunderstorms. The tropical winter or dry season is between the months May to November. This is typically a busier time of year in Port Douglas with alot more visitors to the region. There is less rain and less humidity during winter, but the climate is still warm enough to enjoy the outdoors!
Swim with the Dwarf Minke Whales during the annual Whale migration as they visit the warm northern waters off the coast from Port Douglas, and experience a range of marine life encounters that are unique to tropical North Queensland.
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5. The spectacular scenery
The place where the reef meets the rainforest, Port Douglas is a beautifully tropical and relaxed holiday destination on a 200km stretch of Coral Sea coastline, just 67km north of Cairns. There is so much natural beauty in Port Douglas, it is hard not to fall in love with the place and never want to leave. Travelling from Cairns to Port Douglas is the stunning Great Barrier Reef Drive which hugs the coastline and offers stunning scenery as you past the beach side village of Palm Cove - another popular destination.
There is beauty to behold in every direction including Four Mile Beach with it's white sand and Palm Trees. In the distance there are many majestic looking mountains, stunning freshwater creeks and waterfalls to discover including the stunning Mossman Gorge located a short 15 mins from Port Douglas. A great way to explore the spectacular scenery is by a Scenic Flight where you can take in the beauty of the reef and rainforest from above.
For those seeking further experiences with nature and wildlife on a rainforest tour there is wide range of options from day trips to overnight and extended 4WD trips to Cooktown and further north to Cape York to stand on the tip of Australia.
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6. Great tours, sites and local attractions
Port Douglas is renowned for its World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and the incredible Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. With so much to see and do during your Port Douglas holiday you will need to stay for a while to experience the wide range of activities.
A visit to the Great Barrier Reef is a must do for everyone who visits Port Douglas, with a wide range of Reef Day Trips departing Port Douglas daily. Enjoy a relaxing island day trip, outer reef snorkelling or scuba diving, pontoon day tour with a range of activities onboard or perhaps a liveaboard reef trip. With so many choices it's great to speak to a local such as the team at The Tour Specialists 1300 761 612 when booking your reef trip to ensure you choose the best reef trip to suit you. Port Douglas is also home to a selection of luxury yachts and superyachts for your exclusive yacht charter holiday.
Feeling like an adventurous tropical holiday - Port Douglas is close to a range of activites nearby including ATV riding, horseriding, ziplining, white water rafting - and fishing trips including a range of share charters and sole charters! Families are also well catered for with a wide selection of Family Day Trips to ensure everyone is happy!
Image: Wavedancer Low Isles Port Douglas
If you are travelling to Port Douglas, The Tour Specialists on ph 1300 761 612 or 07 4059 5959 or international +61 7 4059 5959 to arrange your tropical holiday to Port Douglas.
Posted on September 14, 2017 at 10:58am by Sophie Tabouel
