Port Douglas, The Most Distinctive Landscape

Port Douglas was No. 3 on Australian Traveller magazine's list of 100 Best Towns In Australia. The Port Douglas township was established in 1877 after the discovery of gold at Hodgkinson River by James Venture Mulligan. It grew quickly, and at its peak Port Douglas had a population of 12,000 and 27 hotels. With the construction of the Mulligan Highway it serviced towns as far away as Herberton.
Armed with nothing more than a good pair of walking shoes and a swimsuit, you will be able to take pleasure in all that area has to offer. Couples will enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the sea while the kids will wonder at the living rainforest. Just be sure to remember your camera, as it is surely to be the trip of a lifetime.

If you prefer the forests, the Daintree Rainforest lies just a few kilometers from the coast. The Daintree Rainforest is the most renowned and the world's oldest living tropical rainforest, contains a huge number of living things, to name a few are rare insects, birds, flowers, reptiles, and other animals dash around over 3000 plant species including trees, palms, and vines. The forest attracts travelers to do kayaking, horseback ride, or even go on a crocodile spotting tour, it is best viewed on foot with open eyes and ears to immerse the sites and sounds. Just be careful to leave the rainforest like you found it, as Port Douglas takes pride in maintaining the natural integrity of the forest and minimizing human impact.
After scuba diving around the Great Barrier Reef or exploring the rainforest, you are likely to work up an appetite. Head to the center of Port Douglas for dinner and experience the blend of international flavors that make Australia's cuisine unique. The gentle flavors of the sea mesh well with Mediterranean and Asian influences, creating meals so mouth watering that you do as the locals do and make a reservation to one of the Port Douglas Hotels, to guarantee the taste.
If your day of walking has left your feet a little aching, the area has many luxurious spas located near the beach and in the rainforest. Pamper yourself with a little luxury, get those feet rubbed, and sip on a glass of local wine.