Oceania

While researching my trip I was torn between Cairns vs. Port Douglas when choosing my base to explore the region. In my opinion, neither Cairns nor Port Douglas are thrilling destinations outside of the reef and rainforest, so it ultimately comes down to price and convenience. They are both very small towns. So I would …

Cairns is considered the entry point to the Great Barrier Reef and is near the meeting point of two Unesco World Heritage sites: Cape Tribulation and the Great Barrier Reef. A wide variety of snorkeling and scuba tours are available in the area. In my opinion, neither Cairns nor Port Douglas are thrilling destinations outside …