Port Douglas is the closest access point for those wanting to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Choose from reef cruises in stunning sailboats or luxury yachts, to wave-piercing catamarans operated by Quicksilver. Snorkel, scuba dive or experience the brilliance of the Great Barrier Reef from the comfort of an underwater viewing platform. For panoramic views over lush tropical rainforests and gorges, cascading waterfalls and the incredible coral formations of the reef, you can’t beat a helicopter charter.