Port Douglas in January?

We are limited on when we can go on holidays. DD is wanting to go to queensland and I want to take DD and DH to the barrier reef. But none of us cope too well with humidity. Am I totally daft to be considering Port Douglas in January?
We don't swim in the sea much, normally spend most of our holiday lying by the pool, going for a walk and eating!
Is the reef OK to visit in January? - I hear the reef tours have lycra suits so for the jelly fish.
What about daintree/cape tribulation tours? Do they run in the wet season?
HOw big is Port Douglas now? I haven't been there for 26 year (oops that is scary) and it was a tiny town then.
And any recommendations for accommodation that have kitchens and decent sized pools?
Also, is it worth spending a few nights in Cairns?
thanks

January is not the time for QLD if you want to avoid humidity and nasties in the water!
Would you give SA a go? Kangaroo Island? Kind Island?
I love humidity but I like swimming in the sea, so I've been warned off northern QLD for January. I'd rather wear a wetsuit in the southern states and enjoy the heat out of the water ;)

We stayed at Portsea great pool it's over three levels and it has in room kitchens and also bbq's but it would be very humid and you would need the stinger suits. We loved it but we don't mind humidity.

October (so now) is the best time to go I reckon. January I think if you don't handle humidity would be a bit too much for you.