Port Douglas at Easter
Replies: 8 - Last Post: Feb 3, 2013 11:15 AM Last Post By: redwhitewine
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Port Douglas at Easter
Greetings All!This upcoming Easter, my partner and I are heading to Port Douglas, (she's been before, I haven't). I was hoping for your input on things we MUST do/see while we're there. We've already planned a trip to the outer reef and to the rainforest, but are curious to know what else to do. Though funds aren't unlimited, we don't mind spending a littler more if it's worth it.
Many thanks in advance. Looking forward to your reply.
AAOTMNMC
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Hire a car and do a day trip to Cooktown.Toad races in one of the shitty Port Douglas Hotels? To me PD is completely underwhelming
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Cooktown is way too far for a day-trip RWW! The Rainforest is great, and certainly go as far as Cape Tribulation and walk a seriously tropical beach. Several indigenous tour offerings in the region too. Mossman Gorge is lovely, Palm Cove is too, and a drive up to the Atherton Tablelands is also rewarding.If you're unlucky, Port Douglas can be subject to great loads of rain in April, so I trust your accommodation has a nice pool area. We like PD - two good pubs in the main street, and do have a sunset drink at the Combined Club down overlooking the marina. Walk up around the hill and check out millionaire's row ... nice farmers market in the park on the weekend.
