Location
Port Douglas is a thriving international holiday destination, popular with everybody from backpackers to celebrities, Royalty and Presidents. Thousands of tourists visit the town annually to explore the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rain forests, the fabulous beaches and highlands, and experience sailing from the Marina.
Port Douglas is the closest town to these major tourist attractions. All tour companies pass through Port Douglas on the way to these attractions, so if you are considering where it is best to stay to save time and optimise your holiday itinerary, you will save yourself up to two hours of transit travel each day if you choose to stay in Port Douglas compared to Cairns, Palm Cove or other beaches north of Cairns.
Attractions and Dining
- Other local attractions include internationally acclaimed golf courses, fishing, touring the Atherton Tablelands, enjoying world-class cuisine or taking it easy, sipping tea in your own private paradise!
Location Details - region map and directions
Cairns is the closest airport for international and Australian major airlines. It is a 50 minute scenic drive north along the Captain Cook highway, a highway which offers spectacular coastal views for 48 kilometres and then meanders for the final 10 kilometres through the sugar cane fields before turning into the palm-lined entrance to Port Douglas. A helicopter transfer directly from Cairns airport is available by prior arrangement.
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