Port Douglas, Australia, is so beautifully stunning that it gives new meaning to the expression, heaven in earth. It has some of the best places to relax from rainforests to coral seas. It was a placed that was originally intended to service goldfields, and today it offers much more. From the Cairns airport it is only an hours drive to reach Port Douglas.
In 1877, Port Douglas, named for the then Queensland Premier, John Douglas was developed to ship out the gold mined and to bring in much needed supplies. Over the years, it was not only gold that contributed to the cities wealth; silver, sugarcane and Toona Australis (red cedar) also made an incredible impact. In 1911, after a decline in gold and silver mining, a cyclone assisted making Port Douglas the quaint fishing village it is now.
There are many events and activities that will give you a little more insight to the fabulous history of Port Douglas. If you want a first hand experience of how the sugar milling process works you can visit the Mossman Sugar Mill. You can also go back to the year 1770 at the Cooktowns Discovery Festival. This festival is a celebration of Lt. James Cook and his landing on the Port. Cooktown Discovery is full of fun and excitement with authentic costumes, a gala ball, fire works and more.
Port Douglas offers a wide variety of accommodations, to satisfy the needs of every traveler. You can stay at a five star luxury hotels and private accommodations, a moderate motel, condominium or villa, or even choice to holiday on the adventurous side with a stay at a rainforest lodge, or caravan park.
Activities are plentiful in this gorgeous holiday locale. Whether visiting Four Mile Beach which offers fishing, snorkeling and swimming or Macrossan Street with the offerings of shopping, restaurants and activities after dark for travelers; there is so much for those who have to keep busy. Nearby Port Douglas, are twelve beach towns calling for a visit.
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