Tour Port Douglas in style and deal direct with the day tour operators and their booking agents direct, to save money on your next tour of the Tropical North Queensland region, including our wonderfully accessible Great Barrier Reef and the pristine Daintree Rainforest. Port Douglas is situated roughly 70 kilometres North of Cairns. Set on the beach (including the fabulous Four Mile Beach), and shielded by the Great Barrier Reef, it is a small city of about 4,000 people. Port Douglas Day Tours | | The atmosphere is that of a laid back, seaside community, but there is a growing, tourist-driven commerce here, that allows you to enjoy a vacation in luxuriant style. Shopping centres provide access to everything from designer fashion to Aboriginal art. You can shop in a boutique gallery or a small tropical hut. The produce markets offer a huge variety of locally grown tropical fruits. For those seeking relaxation, the soft, sandy beaches are wide and palm tree-lined. |
Coming up from Cairns, there are plenty of options for car rental, and the view of the ocean, going up Captain Cook Highway, is spectacular. Alternatively, there are plenty of options for limousine, coach, or bus transportation. Your trip up here will set the tone for your stay: beautiful, tropical, and memorable!
Of course while you are here you're very likely to try out some of the many Port Douglas Day Tours. Follow the tours links here to see what's available. Its highly recommended to book ahead and most likely save money, and most of all, to avoid disappointment. The activities available start with the obvious access to the Great Barrier Reef, and any of the boating, snorkeling, and diving options that the reef entails. Face west, and you have the World Heritage Tropical Rainforest. You can charter 4-wheel drive outback excursions. Chartered walking tours through the rainforest can be booked from town. There are 2 heavenly golf courses here. The Mirage Country Club is a par-72, 18-hole marvel, designed by Peter Thomson. Its architecture places in snugly between the Coral Sea, and the background of tropical mountains. The only interruption to your play will be those times when you have to stop and take in the view. That'll happen a lot! Thomson also conspired with Wolveridge and Perrett to design the Links, Port Douglas Golf Course. It's an extremely challenging course, with a clubhouse whose style is described as "Grand Old Queenslander". Your dining experiences will combine the exotic, tropical produce and seafood that is local, with the style and spice that is Asian cuisine, crafted by brilliant chefs - men and women that really know their foods and wines! You'll find yourself seated in tropical gardens, out in the warm night air, being treated to culinary excellence. The price range is all encompassing, from a few dollars to over 0 (USD) for entrees, and the top-end choices are exquisite! So, come on up and visit the little city of Port Douglas. There is no question that you'll consider becoming resident # 4,001!
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