Port Douglas
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An idyllic spot between the rainforest (Daintree) and the reef (Great Barrier) with a very civilised year round climate and commuting distance from Cairns International Airport it is no surprise that Port Douglas is pretty much the perfect village. But you have to pay for it. If we could all afford to live here a lot of us would so in a way the prices keep it quieter. They also lend the ‘village’ centre a bit of extra sophistication. It’s got good bars a good marina, a golf course and cafes. Most of the resorts are hidden in the rainforest just out of town which helps keep the ‘village’ feel. The Sunday craft markets like everything about Port Douglas are good but expensive. During peak season between May and September (yes, winter) the normal population of the town will multiply about four times as people flock to stunning Four Mile Beach and to activities on the reef and in the rainforest. This is a pretty big downside for people who were feeling about ready to retire to Port Douglas... Port Douglas Tourist Information
Review by editor ‘Port Douglas’Paradise. For those who long for azure seas lapping onto smooth empty beaches ringed with lush greenery. By the reef, Port Douglas is one of the settlements ... Read more »
3 / 5
Review by member ‘Kids will love it’One of my overwhelming memories of childhood trips to Port Douglas are the cane toads, an introduced pest and really really ugly to boot. Kids will love ... Read more »
2 / 5
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