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Travel in Australia, tips, destinations, ideas, and experiences all over the country.
Food posts are in a separate Australian Food category, including, The Best Restaurants in Port Douglas.
Port Douglas does not have its own international airport. The nearest airport is Cairns International Airport (airport IATA code CNS) but international flights to and from Cairns are minimal. You can usually only fly to or from Cairns directly from Singapore, Bali Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Japan. Other international destinations come and go and … Read blog
The old Sugar Wharf in Port Douglas is a historic construction and icon of Far North Queensland. Visitors can see it, for free from the Port Douglas waterfront on the Dickson Inlet side of town. There is no admission charge and no opening hours for The Sugar Wharf. The Sugar Wharf This old Sugar Wharf … Read blog
4 Mile Beach Australia is a picture postcard tropical beach in Port Douglas Australia. This beautiful sandy beach which is not, in fact, 4 miles long, is to be found in Far North Queensland on the northeast coast of Australia. It is lapped by the Coral Sea, protected by The Great Barrier Reef, and beyond … Read blog
November is a good time to visit Port Douglas, November will be hot, the wet season could be beginning, stinger season will have started and the swimming enclosure will be in the water at 4 Mile Beach. November is a good time to visit The Great Barrier Reef and Daintree rainforest. Port Douglas will be … Read blog
Where are the best places to see crocodiles in Port Douglas? There are wild crocodiles in Port Douglas, and there are a number of ways to see them on your Port Douglas holiday or vacation. We give you the best way to see (or swim with) crocodiles from Port Douglas. Saltwater crocodiles and freshwater crocodiles … Read blog
What are the best Great Barrier Reef tours from Port Douglas? As I am a long-term Port Douglas resident, keen scuba diver and snorkelling fan, I can tell you. As I’ve been working on The Reef for the last few years I can give you some of the best insider tips anywhere on the internet, … Read blog
Port Douglas is a beautiful resort town popular with domestic and international tourists in tropical north Queensland. Cruise ships stop in Port Douglas and a fleet of boats depart Port Douglas marina daily for Low Isles and The Great Barrier Reef. Other visitors take day trips to the Daintree Rainforest and Tablelands. This post is … Read blog
Port Douglas accommodation ranges from campsites and hostels to luxury 5-star resort hotels, villas, rentals, and apartments. Port Douglas‘s accommodation choices cater to all sorts of holiday-makers and visitors and if your budget is big, you could easily spend it here on a stunning place to stay. This post covers the best accommodation in Port … Read blog
Australia has some amazing camping opportunities and Australians of all ages love to camp. Australia also has some of the most hazardous and difficult camping conditions in the world. Safety must always be your first thought, particularly if you’re heading into the bush or anywhere off the beaten track or remote. I’m here to give … Read blog
You need to know about stinger season in Queensland and Queensland’s stingers if you plan to visit and swim in the sea or snorkel or scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef. Many visitors come to Queensland for the Great Barrier Reef, to go snorkelling or scuba diving. Unfortunately in summer, our hot, wet, time, … Read blog
There are plenty of Port Douglas activities available for people from all walks of life, young, old, single, or a couple. There are also day trips you can take to explore the nearby attractions, like the Tablelands or Mossman Gorge. Port Douglas is best known for its beautiful 4 Mile Beach and easy access to … Read blog
Lord Howe Island, Australia, is located 600km east of Port Macquarie, off the NSW coast. Accessible first by boat and now more popularly by aircraft from either Sydney or Brisbane, this crescent-shaped island is an adventurers paradise and one that retains an unspoilt charm that so many islands have lost. Lord Howe Island Things to do … Read blog
With the sensational scenery surrounding South Queensland, it’s no surprise that people here love the great outdoors. From the many islands off the coast near Brisbane to the Glasshouse Mountains and rainforests, South East Queensland has it all. In this post we look at the best South Queensland island escapes for you to enjoy. You … Read blog
