| We all know Port Douglas as the quintessential | | | | The "village in the Rainforest", this small enchanting |
| tropical paradise on the north Queensland Coast. It | | | | town just north of Cairns attracts people with a call |
| meets the Great Barrier Reef on one side, and the | | | | of its own. This small heritage town is the terminal |
| Daintree Rainforest on the other, and thereby is the | | | | for the Kuranda Scenic Railway as well as the |
| only place on earth in easy access of two World | | | | Kuranda SkyRail. Its own unique history, wildlife and |
| Heritage Sites. | | | | the small-town feel and the fun rides makes it a |
| Having become a thriving tourist resort township | | | | must-see place for a day trip. |
| perfectly located for adventures based holidays, Port | | | | - Mossman |
| Douglas gives poses problems for its visitors ! | | | | Just outside Port Douglas, this 'sugar' town is the |
| Unplanned discovery might cause you to miss many | | | | industrial yet enchanting centre of the area. The |
| of the region's wonderful treats. It is always handy | | | | famed Mossman Central Mill is a hub of activity which |
| to know which are the most important places that | | | | will take you to a vintage world. The cane burning |
| MUST be visited, so you can leave the region | | | | season attracts droves of photographers for the |
| knowing you won't later hear "You should have | | | | wonderful sight of yellow flames reaching into the |
| visited ...." | | | | sky from verdant fields. The nearby Karnak |
| This humble listing tries to help prospective tourists | | | | playhouse in the beautiful secluded Whyanbeel Valley, |
| by guiding them about the MUST SEEs. We'll try to | | | | and the enchanting Mossman Gorge through which |
| list only those places which have assumed a certain | | | | flows the pristine Mossman River, make one heady |
| amount of consensus regarding their significance. To | | | | concoction for a day. |
| avoid controversy, and to allow for personal choices, | | | | - The Beaches |
| they're not listed in any order of importance. | | | | Maybe why you are there in the first place. The clear |
| You can decide which you want to see first, and | | | | waters of Coral Sea are a temptation for the young |
| when you want to visit - just make sure you do ! | | | | and old. Port Douglas is renowned for some of the |
| - Great Barrier Reef | | | | cleanest beaches in the world. With barbeques and |
| You need only step out your door, technically, to visit | | | | lifesavers, the Port Douglas beaches are fun and |
| the Great Barrier Reef, because you are practically | | | | safe, with Four Mile Beach offering a tropical, |
| on it. As Port Douglas is situated in the heartland of | | | | enjoyable getaway. The other secluded beaches of |
| dive and snorkel adventure, the options are | | | | the region are all within a half hour drive by car. Do |
| seemingly endless. With a short boat trip or even | | | | be aware that during the Green Season |
| shorter helicopter ride, there are dozens of vantage | | | | (approximately November-May) the tropical waters |
| points that you can choose.Whether you like to | | | | provide the ideal breeding ground for box jellyfish and |
| travel on a large high speed catamaran or on a luxury | | | | the deadly Irukandji (something akin to a sea wasp) |
| yacht, whether you are into snorkeling or already a | | | | hence you will see netted enclosures on all the |
| qualified diver, there are a myriad of options to get | | | | beaches of the Northern Coast. During this time |
| you to this underwater wonderland. | | | | many locals enjoy a picnic on the sand and return to |
| - Daintree Rainforest | | | | swim in one of the many resort pools available |
| It is one of the oldest living spaces. It is also one of | | | | (check with your accommodation re. availability of |
| the most versatile with an incredible range of flora | | | | swimming pool for these months). |
| and fauna. It harbours history from many aborigine | | | | Be sure this list is not exhaustive, nor is it intended to |
| tribes that live on today, and the stories exist to | | | | be. You can see Flag Staff Hill lookout, the Shipwreck |
| remind us of the close harmony with nature in this | | | | museum, the Historical Walk, Marina Mirage, Sunday |
| wondrous part if the World. It has cultural and | | | | Markets, Bally Hooley Steam Train, Low Isles and lot |
| historical artefacts, engrossing forests and gardens, | | | | more, but only after you are done with the above. |
| untamed mountains and bubbling rainforest rivers and | | | | Disclaimer |
| springs. It has enchanting beaches and rainforest | | | | We take no responsibility for inaccuracy or omissions |
| canopies with leaves that appear the size of houses | | | | in the information provided, which is not intended as |
| overhead. The air is fresher than seems possible, and | | | | specific advice. Before relying on the material, you |
| the environs are hidden and virtually untouched save | | | | should obtain appropriate professional advice relevant |
| for the small roads to carry the fortunate few into | | | | to your individual circumstances to evaluate accuracy, |
| its midst. | | | | currency, completeness and relevance of the |
| - Kuranda | | | | information to your specific needs. |