The peninsula town of Port Douglas is a popular holiday spot, giving visitors access to the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest – but those who live here know it’s paradise year-round.

Come explore my new home region with me! We're checking out Port Douglas and The Daintree, discovering some of the best spots to eat, drink and relax in Tropical North Queensland.

Cairns Don't miss out on the headlines from Cairns. Followed categories will be added to My News. PORT Douglas and the ­Daintree are in the running for gold at the 2015 Queensland Tourism Awards.

DANIEL BATEMAN less than 2 min read July 3, 2015 - 4:00PM The Cairns Post ...