Port Douglas
Port Douglas and Far North Queensland have long been regarded as one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations for both domestic and international tourists. Travellers are drawn to the regions natural attractions, such as the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, as well as the all-year-round warm climate.
The regions economy has long been underpinned by a strong tourism sector however greater diversity is now evident with significant links to the resource sector in both Australia and Papua New Guinea, substantial local agricultural activites and fishing enterprises driving the region.