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Visiting Port Douglas, Australia


Relaxed Port Douglas basks on the sunny Reef and Rainforest Coast, 40 miles north of Cairns. A perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforest at Daintree and the beaches at Cape... more » Relaxed Port Douglas basks on the sunny Reef and Rainforest Coast, 40 miles north of Cairns. A perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforest at Daintree and the beaches at Cape Tribulation, this Queensland town has an out-of-this-world setting between spectacular forest and the Coral Sea. Palms sway over the golden sands of Four Mile Beach, clear creeks run through Mossman Gorge and crocodiles, kingfishers and cockatoos inhabit nearby rainforest, saltmarsh and wetland. « less

Traveller Advice on Port Douglas

101 Hotels & Accommodations

31 Things to Do

48 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Nov
84°F 28°C
70°F 21°C
4 in 10 cm
Dec
84°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
7 in 19 cm
Jan
85°F 29°C
73°F 22°C
16 in 40 cm
Feb
85°F 29°C
73°F 22°C
17 in 42 cm
Mar
84°F 28°C
72°F 22°C
18 in 45 cm
Apr
81°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
9 in 22 cm
Extended Forecast
Tuesday
10 Nov
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C
Thursday
12 Nov
Hi:
82°F 27°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C

Reviews you can trust

Shantara Resort & Spa Port Douglas

5 of 5 stars
Spring Farm 2570
9 Nov 2009

I recently stayed here on my honeymoon and was soo happy with the booking. The location is perfect its in close proximity to everything and being on honeymoon the day consisted of waking up, swimming,...more

Macrossan House Boutique Apartments

5 of 5 stars
Wellington, New Zealand
9 Nov 2009

We stayed for 10 days at the end of October. The hotel owners were very friendly and always happy to give out helpful advice on what was going on around town. The rooms are well maintained and...more

Cassowary Villas

5 of 5 stars
Melbourne
9 Nov 2009

Totally agree with the other review about the location. This part of town seems to be the best so close to the beach and not far from the main street. No need for a car at all. It's also really...more

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