Port Douglas located in Far North Queensland in Australia. The ideal time to visit Port Douglas is from the months of May to September. Port Douglas is the closest port to the Great Barrier Reef. The town is known to be famous and most ideal for intimiate settings where visitors can enjoy delicious food and wine while appreciating local arts and culture. The Four Mile Beach is popular amongst locals and tourists alike who wish to spend their day swimming along the warm waters of the ocean. However, if you’re interested in snorkelling and exploring the Great Barrier Reef, Port Douglas is the ideal point to do that from. If you’re looking for a place to stay in Port Douglas, apartments accommodation options are abundant and you’ll be able to find a range of places such as Oaks Lagoons, that will suit your different needs and budget.
When you’re visiting Port Douglas, there are a number of World Heritage Sites that you should visit, which includes the FDA Carstens Memorial, St. Mary’s by the Sea, Port Douglas Wharf and the Port Douglas Court House Museum.
Port Douglas has two main festival periods. The first one, known as The Port Douglas Carnivale is held from the end of May and lasts for about 10 days and spans across two weekends. The event starts with the Macrossan Street Parade which attracts more than 10,000 people each year. The second festival is known as The Sunset in the Park Music Festival is held through the months of October and November. The festival also includes North Queensland’s beer festival known as Porttoberfest which is usually held in the middle and last weekend of October.
One of the most popular things to do in Port Douglas is to visit the Daintree Rainforest, which is said to be the oldest living rainforest in the world. Visitors can go on a wildlife trek or zipline through the canopy or perhaps even enjoy some bird watching activities.
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