Port Douglas is a relaxing tropical paradise. Oaks Lagoons offers Port Douglas accommodation which allows you to enjoy unspoilt beaches, lush tropical rainforest and the world famous Great Barrier Reef.

Port Douglas is a unique holiday destination attracting thousands of international and Australian tourists each year.

Located in Tropical North Queensland, Port Douglas or ‘Port’ as it is known to the locals is fortunate, enjoying close proximity to two World Heritage Listed sites: The Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest.

The beachside tourist town also offers visitors a wide variety of dining, shopping, cultural, health and wellbeing options, as well as access to first-rate fishing, hiking, boating and adventure sport activities.


Coming Events in Port

Go Troppo Arts Festival 2010 – All things artistic permeate every corner of Port Douglas during late October with this festival offering original plays and musicals, art shows and art competitions. Book early to get into one of the many art workshops held in artists’ studios throughout the picturesque region. Dates: 22-31 October 2010. More: go-troppo-arts-festival.com

Port Douglas Marlin Challenge 2010 - From November 11 fishing competitors from around the globe will gather to compete for glory. Berthing in Port Douglas and competing for three days the competition brings a modern flavour to the township’s modest fishing beginnings. The Port Douglas event is vying to become one of the 'Formula One' fishing events on the world fishing calendar. Dates: 11-16 Nov 2010. More: portdouglasmarlinchallenge.com

Carnivale 2011 – Book your deluxe accommodation now at Oaks Lagoons for Carnivale 2011! Carnivale lights up Port Douglas with a fantastic display of colour, food, arts and festivities. Highlights include the Longest Lunch, the spectacular parade which combine with a variety of events to make a stunning and silly celebration. Oaks Lagoons is perfectly located just outside town with easy access to everything this world renowned festival has to offer. Dates: 19-29 May 2011. More: carnivale.com.au

Things to do in Port Douglas Region

Rusty's Markets – Just a picturesque one hour drive from Oaks Lagoons, Port Douglas, Rusty’s Markets bring a festive atmosphere to Cairns each week. Over 180 stall holders display a delightful variety of local produce, exotic deli-style foods, flowers, bric-a-brac, original art, crafts, jewellery, clothing, organic body care products, herbs, spices and more. Venue: Grafton Street, Cairns. Opening Times: Fri: 5am-6pm | Sat: 6am-3pm | Sun: 6am-2pm. More: rustysmarkets.com.au