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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
Port Douglas has plenty of breakfast options, including hotel buffet breakfasts open to non-guests, cafe and restaurant breakfasts, cheap eats, and takeaway food. As a Port Douglas resident and lover of a good breakfast, and former head chef in one of Port Douglas’s best hotels, I’ll break down your options, with photos and opening times, … 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
Australia has suitable climates for growing all kinds of fruits and fruit is a very popular food in Australia. From snowy highlands to tropical and subtropical areas, Australia has the right climate for most of the world’s fruit to flourish and indeed, Australia produces no end of fruit commercially. Numerous settlers from the Europeans to … 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
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
What made me think I could do an Ironman? I had never completed nor attempted any of the three disciplines individually at full Iron Man distance. Yet here I was about to do the 3 together in one day. My first Ironman and only my fourth triathlon. Little wonder my wife thought I was mad! … 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
Where to eat in Port Douglas? The best restaurant for you in Port Douglas depends on the time of day, your budget, and what type of food you’d like to eat. Port Douglas has pub food, relaxed dining and quite a few top-end restaurants. You can feast on prawns, steaks, seafood platters, real Italian pasta … Read blog
