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Bally Hooley Railway
This is one of the few narrow gauge sugar cane railways on which a passenger
train operates. These little railways have long been the lifeblood of the sugar
cane industry. The train runs only from the Marina to St.Crispin's Station,
a distance of approximately five kilometres. This journey takes fifteen minutes.
Courthouse Museum
The courthouse museum was built in 1879 and the oldest building in Port Douglas. Wharf Street (07 4098 5395).
Daintree
The Daintree and Cape Tribulation is to the north of Port Douglas. It is an area of
spectacular scenery with tropical rainforest and ocean. The Daintree Cape
Tribulation coast is where the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree rainforest
meet, the only place on earth where two World Heritage areas exist side by
side.
Great Barrier Reef
Diving trips go out to the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas. The Great
Barrier Reef is the world's largest World Heritage Area extending over 2000
kilometres and covering an area of over 350,000 sq km. It is probably the
best known marine protected area in the world including over 2800 individual
reefs and more than 1000 islands. The Great Barrier Reef 's great diversity
reflects the maturity of the ecosystem, which has evolved over hundreds of
thousands of years. It is the world's most extensive coral reef system and
is one of the world's richest areas in terms of faunal diversity. The Great
Barrier Reef is larger than the whole of the United Kingdom.
Most trips
offer a diving option, snorkelling, glass bottom boats and submarine. There are a large number
of tour operators that
depart from Port Douglas
depending on what you
want to do. If you do
not want to dive, stick
to the Snorkel only options.
If you would like to
try diving, but never
have before, look for
the companies that offer "introductory" or "resort" dives.
And if you only want
to dive, check out the
specialty diving services.
Please do book ahead before arrival as the reef cruises do fill up and spaces are limited. Four Mile Beach
A long sandy beach stretching from Island Point in one long arc. There is patrolled swimming at the north end of the beach with
nets to protect swimmers from the stingers.
Mossman Gorge
Mossman Gorge is an attractive area for a walk and five kilometres from Mossman.
Mossman is about 75km from Port Douglas. The walk is a through dense forest and with pleasant views of the river.
There is also a swimming place in the Mossman River. A popular walk is to the suspension bridge across the river.
Port Douglas Market
Held very Sunday morning at Anzac Park set between the Dickson Inlet and Wharf Street. This well established market has a range of craft stalls, massage and lots more to entertain you.
Rainforest Habitat
At the edge of Port Douglas, where the road into the town leaves the main highway,
is the Rainforest Habitat. Here you can view all types of local wildlife
in a natural environment. There are 1,600 creatures resident, of 180 different
species, including crocodiles, frogs, snakes, kangaroos, koalas, cassowaries
and tropical birds. Breakfast is served with the birds every morning and
a popular attraction. The Rainforest Habitat is open every day with an admission
charge. Port Douglas Road (07 4099 3235).
Shipwreck Museum
A collection of shipwrecks from around Australia. (07 4099 5858).
St Mary's by the Sea
A white timber church, the subject of endless photos standing amongst lawns
with views out across the sea located on Anzac Park.
The Lookout
Good views from Flagstaff Hill of Four Mile Beach.
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