Travel DINE Port Douglas is heralded for its culinary offerings, utilising ultra fresh, local seafood. From Asianinspired flavours to Modern Australian cuisine featuring local indigenous ingredients, Port Douglas has it all. Luxe Nautilus sits high above Macrossan Street on the famous Murphy Hill. You would be forgiven for thinking that you had taken a wrong turn and ended up in a secret Daintree mountain. With its open-air dining and cocktail lounge set amongst the lush rainforest canopy, the atmosphere alone is breathtaking. The seven-course degustation is highly recommended. Less There are two brilliant options here. Go for a walk to the new-look marina, which has recently undergone a huge extension, and visit the prawn trawler, Santiago, for freshly caught prawns. Enjoy them in Rex Park as the sun goes down. Alternatively, seek out The Surf Club which sits on Four Mile Beach at the end of The Esplanade. I cross my heart you will receive the biggest plate of the freshest gourmet 'surf club' food that you have ever seen. I recommend the Crispy Prawn Sushi or their incredible Trout Tacos. PAMPER It’s hard to imagine a more relaxing place than Port Douglas to indulge in some pampering. Zone out to the sound of waterfalls and birds quietly chirping away while you enjoy a massage or beauty treatment. Luxe Not only are the services and products worldclass, but when you book a spa service you are also given day access to the beautiful amenities on the grounds of Niramaya Villas, which is a treat in itself. This means 'His & Hers' plunge pool soaks, relaxing by the pool, sitting in the tea house, enjoying the sauna or the serenity zone. There is also an incredible restaurant within the grounds and cocktail lounge, which I recommend. Everything is beyond my expectations here. I would recommend the custom Gold Facial and the Lunch & Massage Special. Less Right in town you will find a Chinese Massage parlour. The studio is basic but tidy and the massages are wonderful, with prices starting from $15. OUT TO SEA Port Douglas also lays claim to some of the best fishing in the world. The two skippers that I recommend are conservationists. They are operators who understand the importance of preserving our beautiful reef and the unique marine life that lies within. Luxe Reel Chase Charters’ captain, Brett, has over 20 years experience in light and heavy tackle Game Fishing. Think of his boat Amokura more as a floating apartment on water with three bedrooms, ensuites, saloon and a chef! Prices from $3,300 a day. Less Port Douglas Sportfishing has to be the town’s busiest shared charter boat with prices starting at $110. With a maximum of five guests you can be assured that your guide, Jake, will be 100 per cent attentive to you. I had a fantastic time catching Cobia, Nannygai & Coral Trout – a huge success and all thanks to Jake's calm and professional help. 74 Pindara Magazine 2015
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