Port Douglas
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| - | * | + | * Port Douglas Yacht Club is a laid back comfortable club that is more than just a bar and bistro. There are many facilities catering for cruising visitors as well as function services for weddings, parties and meetings. You can enjoy an ice cold drink and a delicious meal while taking in the stunning views and join in company with the locals and share a tale or two. Please visit the Yacht Club web site for much more information on the club. http://www.portdouglasyachtclub.com.au/index.php/about-us |
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| + | * Meridien Marina (formerly Marina Mirage), Port Douglas has 112 berths ranging from 12m - 45m, and 5-star services including superyacht refuelling facilities, 3-phase power and gated berthing. For more information please visit http://www.portdouglasmarina.com.au | ||
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| + | * Closehaven Marina | ||
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Revision as of 01:47, 1 May 2012
Port Douglas, Queensland
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Overview
Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia is a picturesque seaside village located just 35 nautical miles north of Cairns which is the closest Clearance Port. The relaxed seaside village is set alongside spectacular Four Mile Beach and holds a vibrant atmosphere of tropical style and sophistication. Port Douglas visitors relish the natural beauty and warm, balmy climate. It captures visitors by the heart and has made Port Douglas a favourite international destination.
Nestled at the end of a peninsula, the tranquil waters of a natural harbour on one side of the village embrace the lively Port Douglas Marina area with 2 marinas, a yacht club, slipway, chandlery, fuel dock and so much more. Along the other side of the peninsula stretches the sandy sweep of beautiful Four Mile Beach.
Cruising the region
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Local Weather
Port Douglas has a tropical climate with hot summers and warm winters, with heavy rainfall primarily occurring from January through March. We basically have a 'Wet' and a 'Dry' season. Cyclone season in the Australia Tropics is between November and April. Some caution is advised when sailing on the North Queensland Coast during these months.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart No Aus830 Australia East Coast - Queensland - Russell Island to Low Islets 1:150000
- Chart No Aus831 Australia East Coast - Queensland - Low Islets to Cape Flattery 1:150000
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Details?
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
This is not a clearance port for Customs and Immigration. The closest point of entry is Cairns, 35 nautical miles to the south of Port Douglas.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
- Low Isles is a coral island located 8 nautical miles north east off the coast of Port Douglas and is an ideal spot for an inner reef adventure. There is an abundance of sea life and coral and it is the home of a large population of turtles. Low Isles is made up of two islands, Woody Island an uninhabited coral/mangrove island and Low Island, a sandy coral cay typical of the Great Barrier Reef. Here you can come ashore, swim in the lagoon bay and see the active lighthouse. Low Isles has also been a research station since the late 1920's and is still the site of significant research for the Great Barrier Reef. There are 3 public moorings and if they are occupied then anchoring is easy close by with good holding. Low Isles is a 'Green Zone' so no fishing of any kind.
- Snapper Island is an island near the mouth of the Daintree River in North Queensland, Australia, some 12 nautcal miles north of Port Douglas. It is administered by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service as the Snapper Island National Park and Marine Park. Fishing is allowed here.
The Great Barrier Reef comes under the authority of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Parks Authority. There are zoning maps that are tools to help you get to know the zones in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park. You can avoid fines if you get to know the zones and what is allowed there.
For free zoning maps and further information please visit ... http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/zoning-permits-and-plans/zoning/zoning-maps
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Port Douglas Yacht Club is a laid back comfortable club that is more than just a bar and bistro. There are many facilities catering for cruising visitors as well as function services for weddings, parties and meetings. You can enjoy an ice cold drink and a delicious meal while taking in the stunning views and join in company with the locals and share a tale or two. Please visit the Yacht Club web site for much more information on the club. http://www.portdouglasyachtclub.com.au/index.php/about-us
- Meridien Marina (formerly Marina Mirage), Port Douglas has 112 berths ranging from 12m - 45m, and 5-star services including superyacht refuelling facilities, 3-phase power and gated berthing. For more information please visit http://www.portdouglasmarina.com.au
- Closehaven Marina
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