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Port Douglas vs Cairns – Which one should you base yourself in for the best trip? 📍 Far North Queensland · 🕐 8 min read · 📅 Updated July 2026 Quick answer Port Douglas vs Cairns is not a question of better or worse. It is a question of what kind of trip you are […]