Travel EXPLORE Being a small seaside town, Port Douglas offers visitors a more intimate experience when it comes to exploring the Great Barrier Reef. There are two ways of accessing the world's most famous Marine Park. Luxe Your own private luxury yacht, Enterprise II, is captained by Rod Sherlock. The 68ft Fairline Squadron is your boat for the day, or for the very lucky, the week. Here you will escape all crowds and spend your day/s snorkelling or diving remote and colourful reefs, dining on five-star food and sipping on your favourite French Champagne. Your personal hostess will be at your service, and the first mate can teach you all there is to know about the marine life that you see. Whale sightings of the impressive Humpback and curious Mink Whales are common between June and September. Enterprise II rates begin at $4,950. Less Calypso Reef Charters will take you to three reef sites. The boats are suitable for all age groups and can cater to all levels of experience. The guests very often get to play with the resident Maori Wrasse – a giant rainbow coloured fish who has met thousands of people from around the world. He is very much like a playful puppy. Calypso Reef Charters rates begin at $199 for outer reef and also have a gorgeous Catamaran 'Aquarius', which departs each afternoon for a glorious sunset sail. REST Back on dry land, Port Douglas is certainly known for its beautiful resorts, where you can rest your sea legs after a day on the water. Luxe No resort does this better than Niramaya Resort & Spa with its individual three and four bedroom villas. You are surrounded by a mix of wood, reflective glass & cool stone making it one of the most luxurious stays in Port Douglas. You will also find in its beautiful grounds a wonderful restaurant and spa...but I will tease you with that later. Villas are available from $550 per night. Less Rattle & Hum is in the heart of Port Douglas – right on the main street – and only 100 metres from Four Mile Beach. Downstairs is a fantastic bar and grill where you will find other travellers enjoying the famous Rattler pizza, a beer and a game of pool or pinball. With accommodation from $22, it's a bargain! pindaramagazine.com.au Pindara Magazine 73
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