Originally Posted by
charley varrick
Thanks for the intel. We would love all recommendations and suggestions. On the airfare front, it looks like JetStar is the least expensive. Any experience with them?
You will definitely enjoy the Port Douglas area. Below are some of the restaurants we visited and enjoyed.
Salsa Bar & Grill - Mix of Food
26 Wharf Street
Port Douglas 4877
+61 7 4099 4922
E-mail:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.salsaportdouglas.com.au/
Port of India - Indian Food
Shp 38/9 Grant Street
Port Douglas
+61 7 4099 6333
re:hab - Great Coffee and Deserts
Shop 3 & 4
18 Macrossan Street
Port Douglas 4877
Website:
http://www.rehabportdouglas.com.au/
I've heard some great things about a restaurant called Nautilus but we didn't have enough time. Re:hab offered what my wife called the best coffee she's ever had in her life. She's had enough around the world to know a good cup and we had to visit there 6 times. If you are in need of a good internet connection they have computers to use with Skype loaded on each one and a fast connection. You can also bring your own to hook into their network for a reasonable cost. I believe it was $5 AUS for a one hour connection. Not bad when you consider the Sheraton wanted $25 AUS per night and the connection was horrible. Whatever you do and whatever anyone tells you, avoid eating at Ironbar. Worst food I had during my entire time in OZ. Do go there for the Cane Toad races though. They are held upstairs.
Did not fly on JetStar but I've heard good things about them. Friend we visited living there for business travels on Virgin Blue for most of his flight but has traveled on JetStar a few times. He thought they were nice but prefers Virgin Blue for the frequency on some routes and the in-flight entertainment.
If you grab a rental car, on your way to Port Douglas I would do a quick stop-off at Ellis Beach. There is a little bar and grill and it's the last chance to use a restroom for around 35 km to 40 km. Some different drinks and good snacks. The beach across the road is pretty nice as well. Mrs. DCATravel enjoys shelling so we spent a good amount of time walking up and down the beach. Quiet and nice.
Hope that helps!
PS - When in Sydney, make sure you visit Taronga Zoo. Best zoo I've ever visited, but make sure you take the bus to the top and work downhill. Your legs will thank you by the end of the day. If you take the ferry from Circular Quay, the buses will be waiting at the end of the dock.