Travelling north of Cairns on a beautiful scenic drive there is the resort town of Port Douglas.

Rainforest on one side and the ocean of the other, this journey provides many opportunities to pull over and stroll along a deserted beach or sit under a shady tree and watch the waves roll ashore from the sparkling blue ocean.

Once there, Port Douglas spoils the traveller with a selection of accommodation from 5-star to budget, art galleries, Sunday markets and award-winning dining experiences.

There are many tours you can take that will include the World Heritage Listed "Daintree" or the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.