Port Douglas

There’s no shying away from the tourism nature of this beautiful spot in Far North Queensland - but there’s a tropical paradise lifestyle waiting for you in a majestic location between the ocean and the rainforest.

The town has continued to grow since the original boom of the 1980s, to around 3,500 people, but it still retains a community feel.

Tourism and high-end resorts have created an aura of international sophistication, with boutique shopping and a food culture, including anything from top-quality restaurants to Queensland pub counter meals.

Raise a family among the natural marvels of the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical rainforests of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation.

Port Douglas has a primary school, with others in nearby towns and a high school in Mossman.

Dive on the Reef, swim at the stunning Four Mile Beach or in the freshwater of Mossman Gorge or go exploring into the rainforest.

And when you need to get to the major services, Cairns is less than an hour away via one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world.