This region is home to the Daintree National Park, where guided tropical rainforest walks and boat cruises along the Daintree river are just a few of the activities to partake in. Port Douglas is a tourism hotspot, offering ample opportunities to get out and explore the Great Barrier Reef through boat cruises, snorkeling and scuba diving. In May, Port Douglas hosts the Carnival Street Parade, which produces ten days worth of energetic tropical festivities.