Port Douglas, Coastal town in Queensland, Australia.
Port Douglas sits on the Coral Sea coast, between the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest at an elevation of roughly 24 meters. The town runs along waterfront streets, lined with palm trees and tropical greenery.
The settlement began in 1877 after gold was found at Hodgkinson River, quickly growing to 12,000 people with 27 hotels. The boom faded fast, and the town became a quiet coastal spot centered on fishing and tourism.
The Kuku Yalanji people who live here still speak their language in daily conversation. Their connection to the surrounding land appears in place names and stories that residents share with visitors.
The dry months from May through October work well for reef trips, rainforest walks, and outdoor activities. The climate stays tropical, but less rain falls during this period.
The 1923 war memorial stands as a reminder of military service and keeps elements from its original design. It remains a quiet spot in town that many visitors walk past without noticing.
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