Place to visit
St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas, Australia: what it is and when to go
St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas is a historic site in Queensland, Australia (Port Douglas). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to November. In December there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 01. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Historic site in Queensland, Australia · Temples
- Where
- Australia
- Best time
- March to November.
- Nearest airport
- CNS Cairns, 54 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -16.48073, 145.4614
What it is and where
St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas is a historic site in Queensland, Australia (Port Douglas). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Port Douglas, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 518 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are -16.48073, 145.4614; the nearest main airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS, Cairns), 54 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in Australia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas is March to November.
- JanPossible12:53
- FebPossible12:32
- MarBest time12:07
- AprBest time11:38
- MayBest time11:14
- JunBest time11:01
- JulBest time11:06
- AugBest time11:27
- SepBest time11:55
- OctBest time12:23
- NovBest time12:47
- DecPossible12:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 01. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Australia
To enter Australia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Domestic flights and car, booked in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Australia checklist. Currency: Australian dollar (AUD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter, with three flat pins in a V); emergencies: 000 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Port Douglas Court House MuseumHistoric site in Queensland, Australia197 m
- Four Mile BeachBeach in Port Douglas, Australia3.1 km
- Wildlife Habitat Port DouglasWith kids · Wildlife5.0 km
- DAB Studio GalleryGallery9.5 km
- Janbal GalleryGallery9.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Australia guide.
More in Australia: Temples
- Hillsong Church: association of charismatic churches
- St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne: cathedral in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney: cathedral in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Great Synagogue: large synagogue in Sydney
- St James' Church, Sydney: Anglican parish church in inner city Sydney, Australia
- St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne: cathedral in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Every Australia place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas?
It is a historic site in Queensland, Australia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas?
March to November. In December there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 01.
How do you get to St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas?
The nearest main airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS), 54 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Australia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Australia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Port Douglas Court House Museum, Four Mile Beach, Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. The rest is in the Australia guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.