St Mary's by the sea - Port Douglas, Queensland
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themd
S 16° 28.841 E 145° 27.696
55K E 335786 N 8177267
A fully restored 1880's wedding chapel in tropical north Queensland.
Waymark Code: WM97ND
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 07/10/2010
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The chapel situated in the heart of Port Douglas has a huge glass alter window with breathtaking views of the Coral Sea and rainforest clad mountains.
In 1986 St Mary's was the only church left in Port Douglas and in danger of demolition.
The tireless work of Virginia Donovan and Judi Piat to "save" one of the last historic buildings in Port Douglas was worth while when the Catholic Bishop of Cairns donated the building. Judi and Virginia initially formed the "Save the Church" group with some initial generous donations from concerned local residents. The Port Douglas Restoration Society was formed later to assist with fund-raising for the relocation and restoration.
St Mary's church was finally moved to the present site on November 11, 1988 and thus began a long and difficult year of restoration. St Mary's By The Sea was formally opened on November 11, 1989.
A popular wedding chapel, people travel from all over Australia and the world to marry here. (including myself!!)
Type of Wedding Chapel?: Traditional Church Style
Address:
6 Dixie St
Port Douglas QLD 4877
Website: [Web Link]
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