Port Douglas is 1 hour from Cairns airport and there are a number of shuttle bus options to get you to your accommodation and the conference precinct.  

The 2025 Queensland Community Development conference has arranged exclusive discounts with a range of local accommodation providers through Daintree Shop: thedaintreeshop.com.au or 07 4099 5430.  Airbnb, backpacker and caravan park options are also available for those seeking budget accommodation. 

​There's also so much to see and do in Far North Queensland so why not extend your stay?  With the Great Barrier Reef on one side and the lush Daintree Rainforest on the other, there's bushwalking, waterfalls, snorkeling trips, river cruises, beaches, sailing and markets to experience.  You can find out more about your visit to Port Douglas here.   The Port Shorts film festival is also scheduled for the weekend after the conference on 18th October.

For more information on accommodation and tour options please download our accommodation and tour guide below:

The 2025 Community Development Conference is proudly organised by the Far North QLD Collective, a dedicated group of Neighbourhood Centres and Community Organisations committed to strengthening and supporting communities across the region. Our organising committee includes passionate staff and volunteers from: Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre, Mossman Community Services, Community Support Centre Innisfail, Uniting Care Australia, Neighbourhood Centres Queensland, Community Development Queensland, Blue Wren Connections, Douglas Shire Council, Mareeba Community Centre, Marlin Coast Neighbourhood Centre, Organised by Owl and Eacham Community Help Organisation.  ​