Charming township has it all

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THERE’S more to the Douglas Shire than just Port Douglas.

Fifteen minutes north is the town centre of Mossman where the Douglas Shire Council headquarters is.

The industrial and farming town is surrounded by spectacular natural scenery.

It has a hospital, a comprehensive shopping centre with a Woolworths, a showground, a swimming pool, golf club and all-weather bowls club, state and Catholic primary schools and a high school.

The state school has just celebrated its 125th anniversary.

There is a sugar mill, churches, aged care and the Mossman Gorge.

Mossman offers a unique blend of urban convenience and rustic charm and the township offers locals and visitors shopping that saves people from travelling to Cairns.

There’s clothing, workwear and footwear from Ives Mensland, the latest ladies fashion at Casa Mia, tempting food, coffee and Italian providores from Temptations Café and Bar.

If gold is your interest you can even get prospecting equipment from Prospectors and Miners FNQ. For the freshest of locally sourced meats, you can’t go past Mossman Meat House or for all your property selling or management expertise and advice there’s Raine & Horne Mossman. If you need spare parts or vehicle accessories you can get it at Auto Pro Mossman.

Looking for something on the healthy side then pop into the gem of a store, Yum Yum’s Health Foods, where you can get all your organic, vegan health foods and fresh produce or indulge in a delicious soft serve yoghurt cone.

Mossman is a place that has something for everyone. Whether you are a nature lover, an adventure seeker, or a history buff, Mossman has much to offer.

From exploring the Daintree rainforest to swimming in the Mossman Gorge, this beautiful town has no shortage of things to see and do.

Mossman has a rich history that dates back to the early 1800s. The town was named after Hugh Mosman, a prospector who discovered gold in the area.

The discovery of gold led to a rush of miners, and the town quickly grew into a bustling hub of activity.

Today, the town retains much of its historic charm, with many of its original buildings still standing.