Once a quiet fishing village, Port Douglas has grown into a hugely popular tourist destination.  With a population of about 5,000, Port Douglas more than doubles its size in the tourist seasons and offers plenty to see and do, including tours to the world heritage Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.  

Accommodation and restaurant choices are many and despite being a small seaside village, Port Douglas shopping rivals major capital cities in its scope and selection.

Easily accessible from Cairns (which boasts both a domestic and international airport), the drive to Port Douglas is one of the most beautiful in Australia.