Port Douglas & The Great Barrier Reef

Port Douglas is renowned for providing tourism services catering to every variety of traveler. From camping and caravan accommodation to the finest in 7 star luxury. Whatever your need or choice this wonderland of activity has the perfect holiday in store for you.

The international tourist destination of Port Douglas is virtually 'across the road' from the Great Barrier Reef'. Of anywhere on the Australian coast this picture perfect village provides the quickest access to everything the reef has to offer. Whether your choice is snorkeling, diving, fishing or sailing, every adventure is catered for from the Marina Mirage and surrounding waterways.

If you're simply looking for a day trip to the reef, more than 12 tours depart every day to various points on the coral wonderland. All tastes are catered for from individual charters to large group excursions aboard the likes of Quicksilver. With such an extensive range of tours available it simply comes down to deciding what best suits your needs. Snorkel, dive, fish, relax or combine each and every option... Port Douglas offers it all!

The Great Barrier Reef is considered one of the world's leading water based holiday activities. This is the largest coral reef system on the planet and provides for sensational scuba diving and surface snorkeling. For those less inclined to get wet, the services of 'glass bottom' boats provide the opportunity to view the reef in all it's glory. An estimated near 7000 species of flora and fauna await those with a taste for adventure on the reef.

More than 1500 different species of fish inhabit the reef and around 400 varieties of coral. The best commercial locations on the reef are Opal, St. Crispin, Agiuncourt and Tongue reefs. Daily tours from a range of operators are available to these magnificent dive sites.

The Low Isles is essentially an exposed coral island sitting some 8 nautical miles from the calm harbor waters of Port Douglas. For those less inclined to travel the extent of the reef, Low Isles offers a reef adventure without the need to travel long distances. The eco-system of the Isle is heavily protected and visitor numbers are restricted meaning your visit will be enjoyed with just a few other people at any given point in time.

This coral cay is teaming with sea life and coral. As an important habitat for local turtles you are bound to spot a few whilst snorkeling and diving the coral reef and lagoons around the isle.

Numerous fishing charters and tours operate from Port Douglas. They are often booked out quickly so it's highly recommended you get in quickly, particularly on the forecast calm days out on the reef.

Most skippers will have you visiting several locations during the course of your day on the reef in order to protect the fish numbers and guarantee your chance of a catch. In having participated in several charters over the past few years I am yet to come back disappointed. The reef is absolutely loaded with fish and if ever there was a chance to experience the adventure of fishing, this is it!

Your catch is cleaned and provided to you at the end of the day so that you can return home with dinner ready to cook. Sweet Lip, Coral Trout, Emperor, snapper and countless other varieties await you at oceans bottom. Be ready for a day of pure excitement!