POPULATION

3,000 approximately

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

From glamourous Four Mile Beach to the wilderness of Dickson Inlet, picturesque Port Douglas has become an international holiday mecca - just 60 kilometres north of Cairns. With nothing taller than a palm tree, development is low-rise, low-key and relaxing. It is the closest Australian town to the Great Barrier Reef and rated as the best port from which to explore the true Outer Reef and the rainforest coast of Daintree and Cape Tribulation.

Despite its popularity and sophisticated five star accommodation, it retains a close community atmosphere. Sharing the same tropical latitude as Tahiti, Port Douglas still attracts visitors for its old fashioned charm, wide streets, shaded by trees and superb holiday attractions. There are more than 100 day tour options which depart Port Douglas daily.

TRANSPORT WITHIN THE REGION

• Air
  Cairns airport is base for major domestic and international carriers, as well as all light and commuter aircraft.
   
• Coach
  Coral Coaches: Phone + 61 7 4098 4031 2600
  Dial-a-Bus: Phone + 61 7 4099 4511
  Airport Shuttle: Phone + 61 7 4099 5950
  Sun Palm Express: Phone + 61 7 4099 4992
   
• Rail
  Bally Hooley Train within Port Douglas: Phone + 61 7 4098 1400
   
• Taxi/Limousine
  Port Douglas Taxis: Phone + 61 7 4099 5345 ( 24 hour service)
   
• Local Car Rentals
  Choice of many companies with vehicles from mokes and small economy cars to buses and large 4-wheel drives.
   
• Motor Bikes/Scooters
  Choice of operators

ROAD CONDITIONS & FUEL

All Roads are sealed and suitable for all vehicle types. 2 Service Stations available - Warner Street and Davidson Street.

BANKING FACILITIES

National, Westpac, Commonwealth and ANZ. Open 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Thursday, and 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Friday.

SHOPPING FACILITIES

• Sunday Markets: 7.30 am to 2.00 pm
   
• Marina Mirage: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm daily
   
• Main Macrossan Street Shops: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm daily with some shops open until 9.00 pm
   
• Major Supermarket: 9.00 am to 9.00 pm daily (4.00 pm Sunday)

2 HOTELS, MANY BARS, LATE NIGHT SPOTS, RESTAURANTS

LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION OUTLET

Port Douglas Daintree Tourism Association, Reef Anchor House, Shop 5, Port Douglas, QLD, 4871. Phone: +61 7 4099 4588; Fax: + 61 7 4099 4994.

WEATHER

Port Douglas, 16 degrees, 30 minutes south of the Equator, has a comfortable, year-round tropical climate.

Average temperature and sunshine:

Max Deg. C. Min Deg. C. Daily Hours Sunshine January 31 24 5.7 February 31 24 6.0 March 30 23 6.4 April 29 21 5.5 May 27 20 6.4 June 26 17 7.5 July 25 17 7.2 August 26 17 8.0 September 28 19 8.3 October 29 20 8.7 November 30 22 8.3 December 31 23 7.8