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If you’re looking for pristine blue waters, beautiful scenery, and access to the world’s largest coral reef system, look no further than Port Douglas. Located on the northeastern tip of Queensland, Australia, Port Douglas is situated between two World Heritage areas, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Visit in the off-season, anytime excluding May-September, and you’ll have miles of sandy beaches all to yourself. Listed as #3 on Australian Traveller Magazine’s life of 100 Best Towns in Australia, Port Douglas is a wonderful place to get away from the daily grind and enjoy some fun in the sun.

If you’re visiting Port Douglas, you don’t want to miss your opportunity to see the Great Barrier Reef. The reef was named one of the seven natural wonders of the world and is the world’s biggest single structure made by living organisms. It can even be seen from outer space! Reserve a spot on a Quicksilver Cruises tour and get a chance to snorkel or scuba dive and explore the reef up close. The onboard marine biologists will give you all the information you desire about the reef, or you can sit back and enjoy the view of the open water. The next stop on your vacation could be the Daintree National Park. Considering its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, this is the only place in the world where two World Heritage Sites meet. Covering nearly 3,500 square miles, this park is one of the most unique rainforests in the world. The natural beauty consists of open eucalyptus forests, wetlands, and unparalleled biological diversity. The park also has a prolific birdlife, as there are more than 430 bird species within the forest. The Mossman River and Gorge are popular attractions for visitors to the park, and provide water to the lush tropical flora and fauna in the forest. Take some time and explore Daintree National Park and you’ll be wandering through the world’s oldest living rainforest. Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas is the place to go to soak up some sunshine during your stay. Beginning at the northern rocky headland, this beach stretches for miles, much of it on undeveloped land. Located on the western shores of Port Douglas, Four Mile Beach is easily accessible from the center of town. You can also walk to Trinity Bay Lookout, a tourist-favorite. Walk the short, uphill trail and reach the summit where you’ll get a sweeping view of the shoreline below.

About an hour south of Port Douglas lies Cairns, a seaside city with an estimated population of 147,000. The city’s Northern Beaches consists of almost 10 different beach communities sprawling north along the coast. Machans Beach, Yorkeys Knob, and Palm Cove are just a few of the beach communities that made up this area, and they’re all worth a visit. The Kuranda Scenic Railway is a popular attraction, as it winds through The Wet Tropics, a World Heritage-listed rainforest. Over 1,200 species of plants 800 rainforest trees, and so much more in this lush forest provide visitors with unforgettable scenery. The views from the train are spectacular, and it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you don’t want to miss out on! If trains aren’t your thing but you still want to experience a great view, try the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. You’ll glide above the rainforest canopy in a six-person gondola and take in the sights and sounds of the rainforest below.

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Arrive at Cairns International Airport and take a shuttle, taxi, or rent a car to get to Port Douglas. The 1-hour drive won’t be too much to handle when you see all that Port Douglas has to offer. You may want a rental car to explore Port Douglas and its surrounding areas, although all-inclusive tours are always an option.