St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas

St Mary's by the Sea is a heritage-listed church in Port Douglas located near the waterfront with large glass windows at the altar. These windows frame views of the Coral Sea and the mountains beyond it.

The original Catholic church was built in 1881 and destroyed by a cyclone in 1911. The current building was constructed in 1914 and later reconstructed at its present location.

The church began as a Catholic gathering place and later opened to serve people of different beliefs. Today it hosts ceremonies and events that mark important moments in the community's life.

The church welcomes visitors during regular hours and accommodates special events like weddings and memorial services. It is best to check ahead about opening times and any particular conditions for your visit.

The church faced demolition in 1988 and was saved only by local residents who took action. They moved it to a new location and carried out extensive restoration to preserve this building for future generations.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -16.47950,145.46210

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07