Port Douglas is a great place to get marooned!

With a local population of about 12 000, two famous World Heritage sites, over 200 kilometres of crystal coastline and more than 100 great eateries, the Douglas Shire is a microcosm of everything that’s wonderful about living on this beautiful planet.

There are a million reasons to visit our spot in far north Queensland; just ask the million people who come here every year to enjoy a taste of the world’s most down to earth paradise.

The ancient but delicate ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest sit side by side in this little corner of the world, as do quintessentially country towns and cosmopolitan resorts; not to mention timeless indigenous cultures and contemporary society.

And from the rich tropical soils and sea comes the produce that graces the tables of the Shire’s multi-award winning eateries. It’s literally a garden of Eden up here, and we dare you to be tempted.

Most of the gourmet action is centred upon the bustling hub of Port Douglas, with its energetic global village ambience and its main street bursting with delicious delight. It’s friendly, foodie and fantastic.

Down the road in the sugar cane town of Mossman you can get a snapshot of genuine rural charm, whilst over the river in the Daintree you can dine in splendour amongst some of the rarest, most pristine rainforest left on earth. So, take this journey into the senses with us, book your table, and … dig in.