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Relaxed Port Douglas basks on the sunny Reef and Rainforest Coast, 40 miles north of Cairns. A perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforest at Daintree and the beaches at Cape... more » Relaxed Port Douglas basks on the sunny Reef and Rainforest Coast, 40 miles north of Cairns. A perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, the rainforest at Daintree and the beaches at Cape Tribulation, this Queensland town has an out-of-this-world setting between spectacular forest and the Coral Sea. Palms sway over the golden sands of Four Mile Beach, clear creeks run through Mossman Gorge and crocodiles, kingfishers and cockatoos inhabit nearby rainforest, saltmarsh and wetland. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
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Nov
84°F 28°C
70°F 21°C
4 in 10 cm
Dec
84°F 28°C
73°F 22°C
7 in 19 cm
Jan
85°F 29°C
73°F 22°C
16 in 40 cm
Feb
85°F 29°C
73°F 22°C
17 in 42 cm
Mar
84°F 28°C
72°F 22°C
18 in 45 cm
Apr
81°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
9 in 22 cm
Extended Forecast
Tuesday
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87°F 30°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C
Wednesday
Nov 25
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86°F 30°C
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77°F 25°C
Thursday
Nov 26
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87°F 30°C
Lo:
75°F 23°C

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Lychee Tree Holiday Apartments

4 of 5 stars
Melbourne
Nov 23, 2009

Because I planned to be out and about in Port Douglas I looked for somewhere that was on the cheaper side, first looked into the backpackers but ended up with MUCH better value at the Lychee Tree....more

Nautilus Holiday Apartments

Nov 22, 2009

We have just returned from staying at the Nautilus Apartments in Port Douglas. Four of us (two couples) stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment - which was perfect for our needs. The apartments are great...more

Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises

5 of 5 stars
Melbourne
Nov 22, 2009

Great dive, and snorkel operation, very friendly, very professional. They know best reefs very well, always try to deliver great experience. Everyone from boat capt to dive instructors to catering...more

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