A regional push to holiday in the Daintree Rainforest this summer is underway, with unlimited ferry rides, free entry to Mossman Gorge and discounted deals on offer for local residents.
The benefits are available through the annual Douglas Card promotion; a joint tourism initiative from Douglas Shire Council and Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (TPDD).
The card, which has been available since 2014, has been issued to over 6,000 residents keen to explore their own backyard.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said it had never been so important to support local tourism operators during the “quieter” summer months.
“Council has worked hard to repair the Daintree road network since Jasper and now is the ideal time to explore this spectacular part of the world,” Mayor Scomazzon said.
“The usual return ferry fee has been scrapped for local Douglas cardholders until February 28 next year.
“That’s a saving of nearly $50 that you could spend elsewhere during your Daintree experience.”
TPDD chief executive officer Emma Tunnock said the Douglas Card is an important initiative for Douglas.
“The Douglas Card invites locals across the Far North to explore the Mossman Daintree region, where the rainforest truly comes alive in the summer months,” Ms Tunnock said.
“It’s the perfect time to experience the world’s oldest living rainforest. From Daintree ice cream to reef trips, and horse riding on Cape Trib beach, as well as the breathtaking Mossman Gorge, there’s so much to enjoy.
“We encourage our fellow Far North Queenslanders to take advantage of the Douglas Card, pack the car and take a drive to the Port Douglas Daintree region for an unforgettable tropical summer staycation.”
The Douglas Card is available to residents of the Douglas Shire, Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire, Mareeba Shire, Hopevale Shire, Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire, Cook Shire and Cairns, Tablelands and Cassowary Coast regions.
Apply for a free Douglas Card online with proof of residency such as a driver’s licence, at https://douglas.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DF02-Douglas-Card-application-form.pdf
Use of the Douglas Card on the Daintree Ferry is restricted to fare categories Motor Car and Utilities (private use), Pedestrians and Bicycles and Motor Bikes.
To pick up a great Douglas Card deal visit: https://www.destinationdaintree.com/douglas-card-deals
