Port Douglas, Queensland

General Visiting

Once a Sleepy fishing village. Port Douglas- an hour's drive north of Cairns- is now a thriving tourist hub. Upon arrival,
We check into Coconut Grove, the hottest new address on the main drag of Macrossan Street. We're staying in a brand new three-bedroom apartment, a stone's throw from the beach, with our own private plunge pool, spa, barbecue deck, kitchen and laundry facilities.

Hiring a bike is a great way to tootle around Port Douglas. check out the Sunday markets held near St Mary's Church, or ride along the hard-packed sands of Four Mile Beach.

There's so much to do here, it's hard to make a choice, but pampering is high on the list. We head to wellness@port on Macrossan Street and order up blissful treatments. Don't miss the Oceanwave, a hydrotherapy treatment which is like lying on a super-powered water bed.

Next up, we explore the lush hinterland, hiring a car and driving to Mossman Gorge, 30 minutes away, where there's a walking track. Afterwards, we cool off in the freshwater gorge.

If it's lunchtime, stop in at the nearby Treehouse Restaurant at Silky Oaks Lodge in the Daintree Forest. The scenic open-air restaurant is the perfect romantic escape.

Head further down the road and you can croc spot on a river cruise, or drive up to Cape Tribulation- gorgeous white sandy stretch that's like stepping into a postcard.

Port Douglas weather is generally split into two distinct seasons. ‘The Dry’ occurs in the southern hemisphere winter/spring period from around April to December, with the 'Waterfall Season', filling in the December to April period of the southern hemisphere summer/autumn months.

Port Douglas is also a popular base from which to explore the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforests of the Wet Tropics, Daintree and Cape Tribulation. There are numerous tours that embark from Port Douglas, many combining the adventure experiences of the Reef and the Wet Tropics. Accommodation options in Port Douglas offer a unique insight into the splendor of nature. Enjoy a massage to the sounds of the rainforest or the waves crashing on the beach...in Port Douglas it's all possible.

Wildlife is part of the Port Douglas experience. Get close to nature with these great ideas:
Breakfast with the birds-The Rainforest Habitat in Port Douglas offers a breakfast buffet among their curious birdlife. Hold onto your croissant!
Race Cane Toads-Head to the Iron bar on Macrosson Street every night at 8.15pm and you might just get to kiss a toad!
Snorkel with tropical Fish-Board a catamaran for a day of snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef.

Tips!- From November to May stinger suits are recommended in Port Douglas to avoid deadly jelly fish stings.

For Accommodation at the Coconut Grove go to

http://www.coconutgroveportdouglas.com.au
Coconut Grove