You’re guaranteed to catch a fish at Port Douglas – just as you’re guaranteed to get seasick on a game fishing boat. This is unquestionably one of the best sport and game fishing locations on the planet.
Port Douglas is nestled between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. It offers hundreds of popular reef and estuary fish species for both sport and table fishing.
The best time of year for game fishing is between October and December. You can expect to see Tuna, Sailfish, Dolphin Fish, Wahoo, Giant Trevally and of course, the formidable Pacific Black Marlin.
Reef fishing is best around June to October. You can expect to catch Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Nannygai (Sea Perch), Cobia, Cod and Mackeral. The charter boats usually go out about 15 – 25 miles off shore for a full day at sea. (Note: some reef areas have fishing restrictions).
River/Estuary fishing has the longest season from October to April. Expect to pull in a barramundi or two (but be warned, there are bag limits). Estuary fishing is calm and relaxed which makes it more suitable for the inexperienced angler and kids.
If you still want more after a long successful day at sea you can fish from the shore. Just follow the locals to their favourite haunts and only use live bait such as prawns, squid and pilchards.

Australia, the great continent and country, has a great number of outdoor adventures just waiting for you. This is an experience you can’t resist. Take the first step and excitement will follow. You can run, hike, dive or swim. Take your pick and enchant yourself of the adventure you never thought possible. The Australian outdoors’ are calling your name.

Australian outdoor fun means surfing, scuba diving, or simply lying on the sand with your suntan lotion and a good book. Australia has plenty of beaches for both tourists and locals alike. While there you might even water ski—big waves and clear warm water makes for the perfect environment. In Sydney, the famous Bondi beach challenges visitor to conquer its gorgeous stretch of shoreline. Surfing at Bondi can be an adventure for both veterans and beginners. Bells beach in Victoria is another must see for wave lovers and scuba divers. Underwater adventures are ones you will remember forever when you explore the colorful marine life and the world famous Australian reefs. If you like to stay closer to the surface, snorkeling is good way to enjoy life at sea.

Taking a trip to the country is a great way to experience Australia. You can hike your way all the way up the mountain ridges of Australian outback. Be impressed by strange and interesting rock formations, or better still be amazed by the famous Wave Rock at Farmstay Country. Delight in the colors and smells of blossoming wildflowers a long the way, or the sight of leaping kangaroos entertaining their young. A day in the Australian outback will be a day you hope will never end, and it will keep you coming back for more. Thankfully, the outback is bigger than you could possibly imagine.

For those who love the city life, Australia will not disappoint. There are plenty of shopping centers, department stores and giant malls. And if city culture is what you want, you might explore the many city libraries and national museums. After a long day on your feet in the city of your choice, a satisfying meal may be found in any of the countless restaurants that line the streets. Australians like their meals with wine and cheese, but you can leave the beret.

An Australian vacation will be an unforgettable journey which will create lifelong memories places seen, people met and activities enjoyed. All you have to do is book the trip. Australia is waiting.