Port Douglas Attractions

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Port Douglas- Experience an Eclectic Mix of Attractions

The unique mix of tourist attractions that Port Douglas has to offer makes it an unparalleled vacation destination. It's no doubt that Port Douglas happens to be one of the most frequented regions of Australia by people from all over the world and other areas of the continent country. What sets this particular region of Tropical North Queensland apart from other areas is the fact that it has amazing natural topography which has been cultivated to serve as tourist attraction. At the same time it is a cosmopolitan region featuring many high-rise buildings, hotels, resorts and shopping centers. Port Douglas is also home to a variety of different theme parks, environmental parks, wildlife parks and much more. The range of eclectic holiday attractions that Port Douglas has to offer can be divided into natural wonders and man-made attractions.

Natural Wonders of Port Douglas

Port Douglas is famous for being the closest mainland island to the largest coral reef formation in the world. Visitors to the region have the opportunity to explore the Great Barrier Reef by going on a dive and snorkel cruise from the port. You need not have any experience in scuba diving to enjoy one of these trips as you will be assisted by professionals. On these trips you'll get the opportunity to discover the abundant marine life and amazing diversity of coral that exists on this site.

The low aisles of the reef are better suited for first timers and amateur swimmers to partake in snorkeling and sailing. One of the most exciting experiences is to go on a cruise on a glass bottom boat that allows you to see the colorful coral reef. The surrounding sandy beaches are also an excellent attraction for tourists.

Another highlight attraction of Port Douglas is the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary. Credited as being the leading environmental wildlife park of the country visitors will get the opportunity to explore an extensive range of flora and fauna set in diverse natural settings. This is the place that has to be seen to be believed!

The Daintree Rainforest is also one of the top class natural wonders of Port Douglas. It is credited as being a world heritage site and is regarded as being the most complex tropical rainforest ecosystem in the world.

If nature is your thing then Port Douglas is definitely worth visiting. Furthermore if you will be more intrigued by such attractions on your trip then you might want to find Port Douglas accommodation situated close to these attractions. The Daintree region in particular has a fascinating Port Douglas resorts where you can choose to stay during your trip.

Port Douglas Resorts

Explore the unique collection of fascinating Port Douglas Resorts in the Daintree Rainforest Region. Set about in a serene natural environment these resorts offer an unforgettable experience to the traveler!

Port Douglas Contemporary Attractions

Sea Temple Golf and Country Club

On the other hand if you want to explore some contemporary attractions of Port Douglas then you should plan a trip to Des Spencer Galleries. Located on Davidson Street the gallery hosts a vibrant and vivid collection of the works of Des Spencer. The surrounding area has plenty of amazing eateries and shopping arcades which you can also explore during your trip. This area has some of the finest Port Douglas hotels such as the international the Sheraton Mirage Hotel where tourists can have a wonderful stay.

The Sea Temple Golf and Country Club is another Fascinating place to visit during your trip. It is set amidst a unique tropical resort village quite close to the entrance to Fort Douglas. The golf course has been very carefully crafted and provides an excellent experience.

You will be able to find plenty of amazing restaurants, cafés and eateries where you will have the opportunity to tantalize your taste buds. Some of the top ranking restaurants of Port Douglas are the Salsa Bar & Grill, The Beach Shack, Bistro 3, Under Wraps and On the Inlet. Here you will get a unique mix of local Australian cuisine and plenty of international variety as well.

The above-mentioned information is meant to give you just a sense of all that Port Douglas has to offer. As you can see the eclectic mix of attractions is such that it attracts all kinds of visitors to the region. With an excellent infrastructure comprising of state-of-the-art accommodation, road and rail networks, transport services, restaurants and eateries Port Douglas is a dream holiday destination.

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