Issue: Australian (Port Douglas) Queensland 2001 Stamp
Type: Stamp
Number of Stamps: 1
Stamps Denomination: 1.50 $,
Issue Date: 2001
Issued By: Australia Post
Tropical Beauty of the Coral Coast:
The Australia stamp featuring Port Douglas captures the lush tropical charm of one of Queensland most picturesque coastal towns. Nestled between the Coral Sea and the rainforest covered mountains of Far North Queensland Port Douglas is a gateway to two UNESCO World Heritage sites the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. The stamp honors this unique location with an image that reflects both natural richness and relaxed coastal lifestyle. Port Douglas is known for its palm lined beaches vibrant marine life and laid back atmosphere and this stamp serves as a tribute to a place where nature thrives and time slows down.
Visual Harmony of Land and Sea:
The design of the 2001 Port Douglas stamp blends color texture and composition to showcase the town tropical scenery. The image typically features the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea stretching along Four Mile Beach framed by gently swaying palm trees or distant hills. Soft blues and greens dominate the color scheme capturing the essence of sun sea and lush vegetation. In some versions a small boat or pier may appear adding a human touch to the otherwise natural scene. This careful balance of natural beauty and artistic clarity gives the stamp both aesthetic value and a strong sense of place. The clean layout and soft edges invite viewers to experience the calm and vibrance of Queensland coastal north.
A Window into Australia Natural Wonders:
More than a picturesque location Port Douglas is a symbol of Australia rich environmental diversity and the tourism economy it supports. Stamp reminds viewers of the importance of conservation and the harmony between people and nature. It also celebrates regional pride showing that beauty and cultural identity can be found beyond big cities. For travelers it stirs memories of reef tours and beach walks and for collectors it represents one of the many distinct faces of Australia. Through this stamp Port Douglas becomes more than a destination it becomes a story told through color geography and national pride one that continues to inspire and connect across distances.
