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Port Douglas (Australia)

 
Description: Queensland, Australia. A major resort was developed there and the town was transformed to an idyllic holiday ... more
Port Douglas (Australia) ... destination. Previous names for the town included Terrigal, Island Point, Port Owen and Salisbury. The town is situated adjacent to two World Heritage areas, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Kitesurfing is popular at the southern end of Four Mile Beach, particularly during the Winter months when trade winds blow from the South.

Newest Review: ... are the marina where trips to the reef start as well as containing many pleasure craft. The look out point above the town is also worth a visit. This gives good views of the beach. For eating out, the town itself gives an interesting mix, obviously catering for the evening meal trade from the hotels as well as for the back packer. At the top end of the market is a restaurant called Nautila ... more

 ... that has a photo outside of the day the Clinton family went there for a meal. Others who had visited this restaurant felt it was very good, if somewhat pricey, and you need to book at least two days in advance. Other good restaurants include Ilios - rea...more

ambrosefleming
Premium Review Port Douglas (Australia): Port Douglas - Somewhere special (766 words)
by ambrosefleming - written on 18/11/00 (Very useful, 362 readings)
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Some 60 minutes drive North of Cairns in Queensland is what the Rough Guide to Australia terms a "quaint upmarket tourist attraction". It certainly is a pleasant town. The main road into town is lined by more than two thousand palm trees that were specially imported. Along this road there are also many three and four star hotels, some of which have been thoughtfully designed. The Radisson Treetops is one example where there are several accommodation blocks in amongst the trees and palms, giving it a feel of the tropical rainforest. The town itself has been built up around tourism. The main street is very attractive and contains mainly restaurants and ...

 

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