Port Douglas was founded
in 1877 as the port town
for the Hodgkinson River
Goldfields. It went through
a few names before it
was named Port Douglas
in honour of former Queensland
premier John Douglas.
Port Douglas was a booming
townsite during the gold
rush years before its
decline in the late 1800's.
In the early 1980's,
Port Douglas had a revival
from the sleepy fishing
village it had become.
It became a popular destination
for holidays during the
winter months due to
its excellent year round
climate. Today the tourist
industry brings visitors
from all over the world,
drawn not only to the
world heritage listed
Great Barrier Reef and
Rainforests but to the
delightful village of
Port Douglas and the
many attractions in the
region. |
