Title: Visit Douglas Shire: 2026 Travel Guide for Douglas Shire, Queensland | Expedia.com [Douglas Shire Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Douglas-Shire.d553248634333004206.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Douglas Shire](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Douglas-Shire.d553248634333004206.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Douglas Shire Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Douglas-Shire.d553248634333004206.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Douglas Shire](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Douglas-Shire.d553248634333004206.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Douglas Shire](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Douglas-Shire.d553248634333004206.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Douglas Shire Vacations](https://expedia.com/Douglas-Shire.d553248634333004206.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Douglas Shire ## Queensland ![Camping next to Myall Beach is worth it just for the sunrise, but you'll also find coconuts dotting the shore that are perfect for having with your breakfast! www.cheskiesgaplife.com ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047726/42d05f5b-5f71-4018-834d-c317c9fedd36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Camping next to Myall Beach is worth it just for the sunrise, but you'll also find coconuts dotting the shore that are perfect for having with your breakfast! www.cheskiesgaplife.com ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047726/42d05f5b-5f71-4018-834d-c317c9fedd36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cairns is the best place to visit the reef because the further south you go, the further away from land the reef goes! 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