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If you have holidays in Port Douglas you will remember it for the rest of your life. Port Douglas has become the luxury accommodation destination of choice for those visiting far North Queensland for a fantastic holiday. When Bill Clinton was president of the United States he brought his family to Port Douglas for a holiday and really put the place on the map. Since then a torrent of well-heeled Americans has followed in his footsteps and come here for a fantastic holiday, right on the shores of the Great Barrier Reef.
Port Douglas has plenty of excellent family accommodations. While most of it is in the four to five-star hotel and apartment level. Competition has kept a lid on prices so the value you will get for your holiday accommodation is fantastic. Port Douglas itself has a holiday village type of atmosphere where the commercial center and Macrossan Street, which is the main road is the hubs of all commercial activities. Most of the accommodation is within walking distance and there is a wide range of restaurants and cafes to choose from. On the waterfront, you will find the marina with tour boats departing daily for trips to the Great Barrier Reef and there is also a fantastic up-market shopping center in the Marina building. A number of great alfresco restaurants line the marina front. On the other side of the isthmus and at the eastern end of Macrossan Street is the beach which is several miles long. Stinger nets provide safe places to swim.
There are plenty of activities to become involved in around Port Douglas. Tours leave daily for the magnificent Daintree Rainforest and the coastal region between Cape Tribulation and Cooktown. This is a must-see area with some of the best pristine rainforest regions, left in the world to be experienced. Golfers will love Port Douglas with its great weather and a choice of resort courses to choose from. The Sheraton mirage has a beautiful course running along the main beachfront. The sea Temple resort also has a wonderful course and the local Mossman Golf Course is always open and welcomes visitors. At nearby Palm Cove, there are other great courses to choose from. Port Douglas specials are also regularly available.
If you are planning to visit Australia, come and holiday in Port Douglas.