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Douglas Shire Historical Society — Port Douglas, Cairns
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Douglas Shire Historical Society

Museum in 1879 courthouse with exhibits on an infamous murder trial, maps & other regional relics.

53
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Why it's worth checking out

Douglas Shire Historical Society is a museum in Port Douglas, Cairns. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 30 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.

Practical details

25 Wharf St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
0418 960 888

Opening hours

Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 13:00
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:00 – 13:00
Friday
Closed
SaturdayToday
10:00 – 13:00
Sunday
10:00 – 13:00

Spot Score

53
Reputation
71
Popularity
45
Information quality
30
Category fit
70
Freshness
30

Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.

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