Is Cairns or Port Douglas better for diving?

Is Cairns or Port Douglas better for diving? Both Cairns and Port Douglas offer a range of dive sites, including shallow coral reefs, coral garden dives, and deeper walls. However, Cairns has a wider range of dive sites on offer, with something to suit all levels of experience. You have the option of extended overnight liveaboard dive trips from Cairns.

What is nicer Palm Cove or Port Douglas?

However, Palm Cove is ideal for couples on a weekend getaway, in need of relaxation but with the option of adventure. Whereas we recommend Port Douglas for families or large groups with a car who are intending to stay for longer than three days. Or, if you still can't decide, why not experience both?

What is the most vibrant part of the Great Barrier Reef?

Pretty much anywhere you go in the reef is going to be full of stunningly vibrant coral species, but the plethora of reefs situated just off Cairns are revered for their bright and colourful coral species known as “bommies”.

Why is Port Douglas so popular?

Port Douglas is famous for being so close to some of the top attractions in Australia, from the Great Barrier Reef to the oldest rainforest in the world, Daintree Rainforest. You also have the Four Mile Beach which is almost like a tropical island.

Is Palm Cove closer to Cairns or Port Douglas?

Only a 25 minute drive to Cairns and a 35 minute drive to Port Douglas, Palm Cove is situated in the perfect location to explore the many Attractions of Far North Queensland. The World Heritage-listed Rainforest is minutes from Palm Cove and the Great Barrier Reef; so close it is just a hop skip and a jump away.

Is 3 nights in Port Douglas enough?

Travelers from around the globe make Port Douglas their base for experiencing the myriad outdoor adventures of North Queensland and the Northern Beaches. With three days in the relaxed town, you'll have plenty of time to explore, on land and in the sea. Here's how.

Which part of the Great Barrier Reef is best?

Where is the scuba diving capital of the world?

Key Largo, Florida is known as the scuba diving capital of the world. This is because there is a very large amount of dive sites easily accessible to divers. The Florida Keys is located along the 3rd largest barrier reef in the world.

When should you avoid the Great Barrier Reef?

Avoiding stinger season When you snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef during May to October you will avoid the peak stinger season. This is where box jellyfish and irukandji jellyfish are around. These jellyfish are around all year, they are more common during the warmer months.