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Inside Background
Background 
Port Douglas is a small, laid-back village of about 3000 residents 70km north...
Last edited: 27 February 2007
Cairns Airport to Port Douglas Transport 
Port Douglas Airport Transfers BUSES & COACHES There are several bus...
Last edited: 05 October 2009
Getting to Port Douglas 
From Cairns Most people will arrive at the Domestic or International terminal...
Last edited: 09 June 2009
Travelers with Disabilities 
The landscape of Port Douglas township is quite flat, with wide footpaths and...
Last edited: 15 November 2008
What to expect at your holiday apartment 
Most of the unfavourable reviews read here are generally brought about because...
Last edited: 16 December 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Things to Do 
The two most popular destinations are ones you can't miss on your visit to Port...
Last edited: 22 June 2009
Carnivale 
Port Douglas has a great annual community festival. For 10 balmy days and...
Last edited: 18 December 2009
Free Activities 
Port Douglas is unique and has a huge local Flying fox colony that leaps into...
Last edited: 24 August 2009
Hire a boat 
Luxury Cruisers to Hire There are lots of boats for hire on the marina at...
Last edited: 24 October 2007
Rainy Day Activities 
Firstly, two things to note about rain in the tropics, 1.  it's not cold when...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Sailing or Motor Cruiser 
A must do on a visit to Port Douglas is a day on the reef . So many styles of...
Last edited: 17 October 2007
Scenic Views 
Amazing scenery is one of the main attractions of Port Douglas and one of the...
Last edited: 24 August 2009
SkySafari Air Tours  
As keen photographers, but non-swimmers a Quicksilver tour out to...
Last edited: 24 October 2009
Calypso Snorkel and Dive Outer Barrier Reef Port Douglas Queensland Australia 
Calypso has 2 boats - one takes 60 passengers, the other is Pure Dive and it...
Last edited: 13 November 2009
Court House Hotel 
Great beer with fun service. They book local music, so it's only as good as the...
Last edited: 05 October 2007
Quicksilver Connections 
Quicksilver allows you to choose your Great Barrier Reef experience - Cruise to...
Last edited: 31 August 2009
Wavelength Reef Charters 
Small group pure snorkelling day tour of the Great Barrier Reef departing from...
Last edited: 26 February 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Scene 
Wherever you go, take a big appetite! Servings are big and the food is...
Last edited: 18 July 2009
Cheap eats in Port Douglas 
  There are a few good cheap and cheerful places to eat in Port Douglas The...
Last edited: 27 August 2008
Eating out in Port Douglas 
The Tin Shed which is the combined services club very good for cheap eating in...
Last edited: 05 October 2009
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Inside Australia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The Australian Dollar The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar ($1...
Last edited: 10 November 2009
Crossing the Border 
All foreign visitors must have a valid passport to enter Australia. All...
Last edited: 28 July 2009
Emergencies 
In Australia, the emergency call number is 000 . This number is a free call...
Last edited: 01 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Please and thank you can always stand anyone in good stead.  Here are a few...
Last edited: 10 June 2009
Telephones 
0011 is the International Access (Dialing) Code from within Australia. 61 is...
Last edited: 24 November 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
There are no mandatory gratuities or built in restaurant service charges of any...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Australian Slang 
Be prepared and know the slang so you won't look like a drongo. Aerial Ping...
Last edited: 09 December 2009
Beach Safety 
Courtesy of www.slsa.com.au  The first rule of beach safety is: Always swim...
Last edited: 11 December 2009
Canberra Overview 
Canberra is the Capital of Australia and the seat of the Commonwealth...
Last edited: 20 September 2007
Customs 
Customs is a very important part of protecting Australia from foreign pests...
Last edited: 12 January 2008
Health & Safety 
Here are a few excellent sources of useful safety information for the great...
Last edited: 15 April 2009
KNOW - NO’S 
<><>F... about taking the overnight train trip (10/11 hours) from...
Last edited: 26 November 2006
Maps - Online 
The "Whereis" website provides online maps for most major cities & towns...
Last edited: 10 February 2007
Power and Appliances 
When bringing your appliances to Australia, you may need these 2 devices...
Last edited: 06 August 2009
Taxes 
Most goods in Australia are subject to a 10% GST (goods & services tax...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Tips for DRIVING in Australia 
    Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road and use the metric...
Last edited: 13 December 2009
Traffic Camera Nightmares 
 Tourists need to be reminded that driving vast distances in this great country...
Last edited: 27 September 2009
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