Ever been to Port Douglas? If yes, then you’re probably reading this because you love the place, if not, then it’s time to book that flight-ticket and get yourself to\u00a0Tropical Far North Queensland\u00a0<\/strong>asap!<\/p>\n
Port Douglas<\/strong>\u00a0or ‘Port Doggie’ is a town on the Coral Sea in tropical far north of Queensland, Australia. It’s known for its beach resorts and as a base for visits to both the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest reef system, and Daintree National Park, home to biodiverse rainforest.<\/p>\n
Pash<\/strong> and I travelled to\u00a0Port Douglas\u00a0<\/strong>on a Tuesday afternoon. We caught a\u00a0Virgin Australia\u00a0<\/strong>flight directly from Sydney to Cairns – it only took us 2,5 hours and we were in tropical Queensland.<\/p>\n
We decided to rent a car and drive down to Port Douglas, which is about an hour drive from Cairns Airport – it’s super quick and you have beautiful views driving all the way along the coast-line of the Coral Sea.<\/p>\n
As we arrive into Port Douglas, we’re heading straight towards\u00a0QT Resort Port Douglas<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>where we’ll be staying for 3 nights.<\/p>\n
Port Douglas is mainly resorts with huge swimming pools. One of those reasons are that in Summer-time, you can’t swim at the beaches as Stingrays stay close to shore as well as crocodiles (yep!).<\/p>\n
We stayed at\u00a0QT Port Douglas<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>as they’re now offering a\u00a0Fitcation\u00a0<\/strong>package. This means you basically go away, but still exercise and keep fit, as you would do at home, but with all the relaxation on the side-line, too.<\/p>\n
In the\u00a0Fitcation\u00a0<\/strong>package a PT-Consultation, a Workout Session, a Yoga class and a visit to the SpaQ is included, which we both fully took advantage of.\u00a0QT\u00a0Port Douglas<\/strong><\/a> also has 2 tennis-courts, and a lap-pool which we swam in every morning. Nothing beats starting your morning with exercise!<\/p>\n
After our morning exercise we proceeded to the buffet-breakfast at BAAAZAR – QT<\/strong><\/a>‘s in-house restaurant – to have eggs, fresh fruit and loads of smoothies. There’s everything your heart desires along with daily papers so you can keep up-to-date with the world, however, I feel like Port Douglas is a place where you want to settle into the peace ad quietness and forget about everything else for a few days.<\/p>\n
This was one of my favourite things about Port Douglas; The Nature surrounding you.<\/p>\n
Regardless of what direction you’d look in, the view would keep getting better and more beautiful than the previous one you’d just laid eyes on<\/p>\n
A few standouts and must-dos’s:<\/p>\n
Four Mile Beach:\u00a0<\/strong>This is just so stunning. Especially if you head down for sunrise. The water is completely still and the sun is peaking up over the water and throwing sun-rays through the beautiful tree’s surrounding the beach. A grea spot for a morning meditation or yoga. There’s also a ‘fenced’ swimming-bay within the beach thats patrolled by lifeguards and is safe to swim in.<\/p>\n
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Mossman Gorge:\u00a0<\/strong>Nestled in the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge contains the oldest, continuously surviving rainforest on earth. Take the little bus from the centre up to the Gorge and be prepared to swim in what is some of the clearest and cleanest water you’ve ever faced. It’s also beautifully cool combined with the very hot and humid air-temperature that rules in North Queensland. It’s a stunning walk from the bus, through the rainforest and to the Gorge itself, and there’s heaps of opportunity to spot wildlife everywhere you look.<\/p>\n
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Sunset Sailing The Coral Sea:\u00a0<\/strong>Pash surprised me with going sunset-sailing on Valentine’s Day, which was just absolutely perfect and so relaxing. As it’s so hot in Port Douglas in Summertime, getting on the water and feeling the air slowly cool you down is incomparable!\u00a0Soak up the peace and tranquility of a tropical sunset over the Coral Sea with spectacular mountain views and prepare to walk off the boat feeling ZEN!<\/p>\n
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It was a bit hard to experience Port Douglas to it’s fullest as we went in their off-season. Most restaurants and cafe’s close down over Summer because it’s simply too hot in Port Douglas.<\/p>\n
However, we did get to taste a bit of the local seafood which Far North Tropical Queensland is known for, and if you do end up heading into town a few places to visit on your list should be\u00a0The Little Larder<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>for breakfast or lunch and\u00a0Hemingway’s\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>on the pier for a sunset dinner and drinks.<\/p>\n
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