Port Douglas is surrounded by internationally recognised tourist attractions. To its north is the pristine remains of the Daintree rainforest and the historically important town of Cooktown. To the east lies the coral ramparts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and to the south is north Queensland tourism capital, the tropical city of Cairns. Cairns and Port Douglas are connected by one of the words most spectacular coastal drives. The road follows along the bays, beaches and headlands of this magnificent stretch of coast line and the views over the Coral Sea are amazing. Cairns has an international airport and regular transfers are available to Port Douglas.

Other tourist attractions in the Port Douglas region include the “Habitat “ rainforest display, the Hartley’s Creek crocodile farm, cruises on the Daintree River to see the wild crocodiles and day trips to the Low Isles and their surrounding reef systems. Close to the town of Mossman is the superb Mossman Gorge where a fast running mountain river flows through a rocky, rainforest lined, gorge and provides a fantastic place for a cooling swim and a barbecue on the river bank.

Port Douglas has countless tours that operate from the town and there are many activities and sports that the visitor can take part in. Diving on the Great Barrier Reef is one of the great attractions and there are dozens of options that include full training for those who are not qualified. The weather in Port Douglas is tropical and the wet season extends from early December through until April. The weather during the winter months is superb and Port Douglas is always full of holiday makers at this time of the year.