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The tiny town with a worldwide
Voice
Port Douglas
port dougLas, where the great barrier reef Meets tropicaL rainforest, is one of the Most unique and Jaw-droppingLy beautifuL pLaces in the whoLe of austraLia.
that fly over the whole area. Viewed from above, the crystal blue of the sea and the dark tangled jungle contrasting with the searing white beach is a truly spectacular sight.
Another unique way of exploring the region is on an Aboriginal Dreamtime tour. Led by an indigenous guide, visitors hike through private sections of forest, over streams, past sacred sites, learning about dreamtime legends and bush tucker along the way.
Arguably the biggest drawcard of Port Douglas though, other than its glorious beaches, is its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and some of the most pristine dive sites in the world. The Low Isles, a coral island just 15 km off the coast, is also a popular destination for snorkelling and diving, or
even paddle boarding.
DiD YoU KNow?
Nautilus Dining eXPeRience
A glorious hour-long coastal drive from Cairns, and with year-round sunshine (marked only by the occasional rainstorm during the summer months), this is the place to come for snorkelling, diving, rainforest treks and an authentic experience of Aboriginal culture.
The town of Port Douglas is a great
base for visitors. There’s no shortage of restaurants, bars, art galleries and shops to explore, and there’s also the stunning, family- friendly Four Mile Beach, a prime spot for kite surfing and swimming.
Close by, the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest brushes the epic sweeping beach of Cape Tribulation. This lush, unspoiled, slightly wild landscape is best discovered on a 4WD safari, though many tour operators also offer helicopter rides
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In 2012, Port Douglas will be the pole position for a Total Solar Eclipse. This phenomenon will take place at 6:38 am on 14 November 2012. Thousands are expected to converge at this unique destination to see the event
eat
Fifty Eight years on the Nautilus restaurant is still a ‘Must Do’ when in the tropical far North of Queensland.
Step into another world and experience a tropical paradise with top class dining in a wonderful outdoor setting.
Try the signature dish ‘Whole Coral Trout’. Dusted
in light Asian spices & shallow fried served with green paw paw salad, Thai caramel dressing & chilli
jam. This is a signature dish of the restaurant that has been served at Nautilus for 30+ years since the days of Mogens Bay Esbensen who brought the recipe to Australia along with
a number of traditional Thai cooking techniques. Coral Trout is a species of reef fish that is related to grouper and coral cod but is not related to the fresh water (river) trout species. The white flesh of the coral trout is prized for its excellent eating qualities being light and flaky with a sweet flavour.
ENDLESS VACATION 15
STAY
RCi affiliated resorts
in Port douglas include:
Freestyle Resort
only a 4-minute walk to the main shopping are of Macrossan street and only a 3 minute walk to beautiful Four Mile Beach.
7 nights from Au$999*/nZ$1289*
mantra in the Village
Mantra in the Village offers a Greco- style swimming pool perfect for relaxing in after a full day of activity on the reef, in the rainforest, or on the golf course.
7 nights from Au$639*/nZ$829*
*No Spacebank or rCi points contribution required. Subject to availability.
You’ll find them tucked away in a hidden location
17 Murphy Street
p: (07) 4099 5330 www.nautilus-restaurant.com.au