Category Archives: Great Barrier Reef
Momentum Building in Port Douglas Property Market
Century 21, the largest real estate sales organisation in the Asia Pacific region, has started to observe improving market conditions that may indicate that the Australian property market (including the Port Douglas market) is moving into a new growth phase. Residential … Continue reading →
What To Consider Before Buying A Holiday Home
For many Australians, the option of purchasing a holiday house for dual use an investment property is an attractive one, as it provides investors with a viable prospect for on-going rental returns and unique lifestyle benefits. Despite such, it is … Continue reading →
Minke Whales sighted off Port Douglas
Minke Whale at Agincourt Reef! Passengers on board Poseidon were thrilled to have the opportunity to swim with a Dwarf Minke Whale on Monday! Poseidon holds a special permit to swim and interact with Dwarf Minke Whales, which visit our … Continue reading →
Port Douglas to host 3 Major Sporting Events This Weekend.
This weekend marks the start of the Cairns Airport Adventure Festival in Port Douglas, with 3 fantastic events to kick it off – the Coral Coast Triathlon, RRR Mountain Bike Race and Hekili Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge. It is … Continue reading →
Road Closed To Port Douglas
Updated 22nd March 2012 We would like to advise the following from the Department of Transport and Main Roads: The Captain Cook Highway has opened to single lane traffic at Buchan’s Point, however will be closed during the following time … Continue reading →
Government Audit Flags Port Douglas as a “successful destination”.
An audit report released by the Australian Government on tourism from Cairns to Townsville has shown Port Douglas in a very favourable light. An exert from the report finds: “Port Douglas presents a very different tourist proposition to the other areas … Continue reading →
Port Douglas Solar Eclipse 2012
A total Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon completely obscures the Sun. A very bright “ring” of the outer edge of the Sun is seen around the Moon which forms a dark silhouette and creates a shadow over the Earth. … Continue reading →
First Dwarf Minke Whale sighting for the season!
Poseidon is extremely pleased to announce we have experienced our first Dwarf Minke Whale sighting for the season! Poseidon is 1 of only 3 day boats to hold a special permit to allow our passengers into the water to swim … Continue reading →
