the secrets of port douglas & the daintree

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SECRETS OF PORT DOUGLAS & THE DAINTREE 16 o 28 10 CHANGE YOUR LATITUDE TM Enjoy a beer and a bucket of prawns watching the tropical sunset at On The 1. Inlet waterfront restaurant. The kids will love watching ‘George’, the 250kg Giant Groper, being fed at sunset each day. Immerse yourself in an amazing variety of our region’s wildlife while enjoying the 2. famous Breakfast with the Birds at the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary. Taste an array of exotic tropical fruits such as Chocolate Pudding Fruit and the 3. Mangosteen, the ‘Queen of Tropical Fruit’, at the Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm. Find Nemo on The Great Barrier Reef; sailing to Low Isles and exploring its 4. surrounding reef is great for families with young children. Sip on a ‘Paradiso Pearl’ cocktail at The Living Room restaurant in Port Douglas; 5. a setting of tropical elegance. Invigorate yourself with a swim in the rainforest at the stunning Mossman Gorge, 6. before visiting the luxurious Silky Oaks Lodge for lunch. Sunrise on Four Mile Beach is an enchanting hour to take a leisurely stroll, jog or 7. simply enjoy the passing beach parade. Dine at one of the many restaurants and cafés on Macrossan Street before dancing 8. the night away at the infamous Iron Bar – keep an eye out for celebrities – they love it here! Explore ‘The Dark Side of The Daintree’ by a nocturnal wildlife tour and even 9. see crocodiles in the creeks. What to do? Golf at one of the championship courses or a spot of game 10. fishing, or maybe just get pampered at a Day Spa followed by a swim in a private waterfall lagoon. These are the decisions you have to make on a Port Douglas and Daintree holiday!

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There is so much to do in Port Douglas & the Daintree, so whether you are looking to relax and unwind, spend time with loved ones or find an adventure, there is something for everyone... here are a few ideas plus a few secrets we wanted to share with you.

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Page 1: The Secrets of Port Douglas & the Daintree

SECrEtS ofport douglaS& thE da intrEE

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Enjoy a beer and a bucket of prawns watching the tropical sunset at On The 1.

Inlet waterfront restaurant. The kids will love watching ‘George’, the 250kg Giant

Groper, being fed at sunset each day.

Immerse yourself in an amazing variety of our region’s wildlife while enjoying the 2.

famous Breakfast with the Birds at the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary.

Taste an array of exotic tropical fruits such as Chocolate Pudding Fruit and the 3.

Mangosteen, the ‘Queen of Tropical Fruit’, at the Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm.

Find Nemo on The Great Barrier Reef; sailing to Low Isles and exploring its 4.

surrounding reef is great for families with young children.

Sip on a ‘Paradiso Pearl’ cocktail at The Living Room restaurant in Port Douglas; 5.

a setting of tropical elegance.

Invigorate yourself with a swim in the rainforest at the stunning Mossman Gorge, 6.

before visiting the luxurious Silky Oaks Lodge for lunch.

Sunrise on Four Mile Beach is an enchanting hour to take a leisurely stroll, jog or 7.

simply enjoy the passing beach parade.

Dine at one of the many restaurants and cafés on Macrossan Street before dancing 8.

the night away at the infamous Iron Bar – keep an eye out for celebrities – they

love it here!

Explore ‘The Dark Side of The Daintree’ by a nocturnal wildlife tour and even 9.

see crocodiles in the creeks.

What to do? Golf at one of the championship courses or a spot of game 10.

fishing, or maybe just get pampered at a Day Spa followed by a swim in a private

waterfall lagoon. These are the decisions you have to make on a Port Douglas

and Daintree holiday!

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Experience a mystical evening of candlelit dining in the rainforest with Aboriginal 1.

storytelling and music at Flames of the Forest.

Enjoy a beer and a bucket of prawns watching the tropical sunset at On The Inlet 2.

waterfront restaurant.

Indulge in a sunset cruise with canapés and champagne aboard a luxury catamaran. 3.

Immerse yourself in a wildlife experience as our colourful birdlife welcomes you at 4.

Breakfast with the Birds at the Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary.

Tour a local fruit winery, tasting award winning tropical fruit wines at Shannonvale 5.

Tropical Fruit Winery.

DIY seafood BBQ; purchase fresh local seafood from the local suppliers and enjoy 6.

your very own seafood extravaganza by the water’s edge.

Taste an array of exotic tropical fruits such as Chocolate Pudding Fruit and the 7.

Mangosteen, the ‘Queen of Tropical Fruit’ at the Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm.

Select locally grown produce from the region’s growers at the Port Douglas 8.

Sunday Markets. The crushed sugar cane juice is a favourite!

There are 65 eateries in Port Douglas! Choose from casual café ambience on 9.

Wharf Street, be seen at Salsa Bar & Grill or have the ultimate dining experience

of Nautilus Restaurant.

Grab a pie from Mockas’ Pies, a local institution, before heading out on your 10.

afternoon adventure.

thE SECrEtS to f ood and WinE

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Hiring a bike, building sand castles, watching scampering hermit crabs and splashing 1.

around on Four Mile Beach will keep the kids entertained all day.

It’s a hoot! Every Sunday the cheerful Bally Hooley Steam Train makes a round 2.

trip of Port Douglas from Meridien Marina

Meet ‘George’, the 250kg Giant Groper, during feeding time at sunset at On the 3.

Inlet Restaurant. Great for Mum & Dad to enjoy a sunset drink, too.

All will be spellbound with a night spotlight tour of the Daintree rainforest – the 4.

wildlife will amaze you.

Tuck into fish ‘n’ chips from Finz and take the family to ANZAC Park by the water 5.

where kids can play on the swings.

Find Nemo on the Great Barrier Reef; glass bottom boats, underwater 6.

observatories and life jackets make visiting the reef possible with kids of all ages.

Sailing to Low Isles is ideal for families.

Spot a saltwater crocodile in the wild on a Daintree River Cruise, or visit Hartley’s 7.

Crocodile Adventures to see them up close and personal.

Melbourne Cup it ain’t, but the kids will love the Cane Toad Races conducted at 8.

the Iron Bar in Macrossan Street.

Guided walks in pristine rainforest let families experience local traditional 9.

Aboriginal folklore and customs.

Pat a koala, feed a kangaroo and learn about the rainforest at the Rainforest 10.

Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary.

thE SECrEtS to fami lY f un

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Four Mile Beach is a magnet for kite surfers from around the world. 1.

Journey down the historic ‘Bump Track’ in the rainforest on a mountain bike. 2.

Get close to nature by swimming with magnificent Dwarf Minke Whales on the 3.

Great Barrier Reef.

Chase the elusive Black Marlin on local, experienced game fishing boats departing 4.

Port Douglas Marina.

Drift snorkel by the current, either over The Great Barrier Reef or down one of 5.

the many rainforest streams.

Certif ied or beginner, SCUBA diving the underwater world of the Great Barrier 6.

Reef is the ultimate marine experience.

Explore ‘The Dark Side of The Daintree’ and search for nocturnal wildlife and 7.

crocodiles in the rainforest.

GETTING THERE IS HALF THE FUN AT 40 KNOTS! Enjoy the reef in half a day 8.

by a high speed boat.

Hang on and enjoy an Ultra Light flight over Port Douglas.9.

Jungle surf by flying fox through the pristine rainforest canopy in the Daintree. 10.

thE SECrEtS to trop iCal advEnturE

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Snorkel on The Great Barrier Reef or soak up the sun’s rays on idyllic Low Isles. 1.

Hire a scooter for a day and visit the many secluded beaches, rainforest tracks and 2.

swimming holes of the region.

Enjoy the thrill of a breathtaking helicopter flight over Port Douglas before landing 3.

on your own private island to swim and explore.

Sip on a ‘Paradiso Pearl’ cocktail at The Living Room restaurant in Port Douglas; 4.

a setting of tropical elegance.

Invigorate yourself with a swim in the rainforest at the stunning Mossman Gorge, 5.

before visiting luxurious Silky Oaks Lodge for lunch.

Sunrise on Four Mile Beach is an enchanting hour to take a leisurely stroll, jog or 6.

simply enjoy the dawn beauty and the passing beach parade.

Pamper yourself and your partner with a luxurious couples treatment at a day spa 7.

in the Daintree Rainforest absorbing the sights, smells and sounds of nature. Finish

your treatment with a swim in a private waterfall lagoon.

Dine at one of the many restaurants and cafés on Macrossan Street before dancing 8.

the night away at the infamous Iron Bar – keep an eye out for celebrities – they

love it here!

Sail the tropical seas for free. Port Douglas Yacht Club offers visitors free sailing 9.

with local boaties every Wednesday afternoon – just register your name with the

Yacht Club.

Indulge in a sunset journey to a private cove with a personal chef waiting who will 10.

serve you mango daiquiris and a sumptuous catered meal.

thE SECrEtS to a grEat romanCE