Port Douglas Australia

Port Douglas Australia is situated right in the heart of the most beautiful part of Tropical North Queensland. Port Douglas has plenty to offer as a holiday destination with two world heritage areas including the Great Barrier Reef and the spectacular Daintree Rainforest right on the doorstep, you are sure to lose yourself in the beauty of the surrounds.

One hour drive north from the Cairns Airport to Port Douglas along the famous Captain Cook Highway gently nudges you into holiday mode and puts you in the mood for fun and relaxation. The views along the coastal road are magnificent with lush tropical forest over one shoulder and the Great Barrier Reef over the other. The Captain Cook Highway has to be one of the most wonderful coastal roads in the world.

Once in Port Douglas you will feel the warmth of the village atmosphere. With a population of less than 5000 people, Port Douglas gives you the feeling that the locals all know each other and to be perfectly honest most do.

The village of Port Douglas surrounds Macrossan Street and is the epitome of style with arts and craft stores, souvenirs, clothing shops, supermarkets, pubs and hotels and a treasure chest full of restaurants, eateries and cafes. Retail therapy is alive and well in Port Douglas.

With the world renowned Sheraton Mirage resort setting the accommodation standard for Port Douglas for years, Port Douglas now has many Hotels, Resorts and rental apartments available to suit your every requirement. From 6 luxury to self-contained apartments, you are sure to find the just the place.

 Once in Port Douglas, you can visit the Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rainforest, take a trip to the Great Barrier Reef, walk along Four Mile Beach, Shop, Dine and most of all relax.

The one thing that all visitors comment on whilst visiting Port Douglas is the genuine laid-back tropical feel that really does make you feel alive.

A holiday in Port Douglas is just what you need to connect with the real you and to forget about the stresses in life.