Port Douglas
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Guide mandatory:
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| Sea: | Atlantic Ocean |
| Country: | Australia |
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| Foto by: artq55 | |
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Water summer:
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29º /
84.2 F
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Water winter:
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23º /
73.4 F
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The Great Barrier Reef is a fantistic destination the whole year through. The water is always pleasantly warm adn the divespots are sheltered. Visibility is at it's absolute best from July to September. In the same period you can encounter dwarf rorquals. The Coral Spawning takes place somewhere in October or November. |
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Village at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef
Port Douglas offers an alternative for divers that want to explore the Great Barrier Reef, but find Cairns too busy.
About Port Douglas
Port Douglas lies about 66 km (40 miles) north of Cairns. The village has just over 1000 inhabitants. About 3000 tourists are added to that during high season from May to September. In Port Douglas you can privately rent a house. Also you will find resorts and hotels. Several diving operators offer daytrips and live-aboards to the Great Barrier Reef.
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