A Scuba Diving gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
An episode that helped the decline of Port Douglas in the early days was the fact that the long awaited railway which was supposed to come to the area, stopped at Cairns. This made a lot of the business’s move from the area, and Port Douglas became a sleepy backwater. The 1970’s saw a rejuvenation of the area when tourists discovered the uniqueness of the tropical paradise. In spite of all the development that has taken place over the last twenty five years or so, it's uniqueness still remains. It still retains the feeling of being a quaint little village. There are fabulous restaurants, resorts and hotels in the area, and the waterfront markets on Sundays are worth a visit in their own right.
Within easy reach are two of Far North Queenslands spectacular scenic wonders. These are the Daintree/Cape Tribulation rainforests and easy accessibility to the Great Barrier Reef. Both can be explored on a day trip basis.
The day trip from Cairns is an easy drive with numerous special spots to stop off on the way. The Far North Queensland trip is not complete without a trip to "Port" and if you have the time to spare on your vacation, don’t stop here. Venture a little further north. You will not be disappointed. This is a paradise that will be a talking point of your Australian adventure for many years to come. |
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