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Port Douglas is located on the North East Coast of Queensland Australia. It is a neat town that attracts many tourists domestically and internationally year over year. Port Douglas and its surrounds are surely surreal, on one side, beyond the shoreline lies the Great Barrier Reef, and on the other side, the dense Daintree Rainforest can be seen.
Driving from Cairns to Port Douglas would take a bit over 1 hour, and reaching Cairns by plane from Brisbane would only be a bit over 2 hours. Tourist flock to this destination typically during May – September, when there are many Port Douglas deals and when marine stinger season is at its lowest.
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Port Douglas is a popular destination that is great for couples and family, occasionally there would be the solo traveller, but accommodation and activities are not all that cheap compared to some. Occasionally there are Port Douglas holiday packages that include accommodation and flights, making it well worthwhile. The town makes a perfect point for exploring, with lots of activities and attractions you are able to craft your own unique adventure each day. Such activities can be swimming, hiking, paddle boarding, snorkelling, horse-riding, wildlife, white water rafting and even getting a bird’s eye view from either a helicopter or hot air-balloon.
NEARBY | PORT DOUGLAS THINGS TO DO, ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
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Four Mile Beach
Four Mile Beach – voted as ‘best beach’ time and time again, would be the forefront of Port Douglas. Not only is the scenery beautiful, but the water is lovely, there are many activities that can be undertaken. Be wary of the season, the beach is generally closed off with netted areas due to the stinger season from November – May. But besides that, enjoy a stroll along the shore with a fresh coconut at hand.
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Rex Smeal Park
When sunsets hits, be sure to drop by Rex Smeal Park, at sunset and at dusk, it is simply awe inspiring. With a picturesque mountain in the backdrop, it makes it a great place to just sit back, relax and soak in the sun.
While the sun is still out and shining, go up the hill and follow along the path and you will hit Trinity Bay Lookout, there are more fantastic views at that point.
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is another great destination to spend swimming and eating. And with hammocks at the ready and all set up, all you need is to lie back and relax as the graceful wind passes by.
Reef Marina
Drop by Reef Marina, one of the gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, it is a wharf that houses 20 outlets of cafes, restaurants and shops that also dock commercial and private vessels that are bound for water adventures of sailing, fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and sheer relaxation.
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Great Barrier Reef
A must do – Why not experience one of the great natural wonders of the world – of course the Great Barrier Reef. Get up close and personal with the many reefs, exploring this underwater wonderland by either Scuba Diving or taking an underwater walk. If going under really isn’t your thing, snorkelling is just as great, floating atop the underwater garden, getting a bird’s eye view of the corals and vast marine life.
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Daintree Rainforest
If the great blue waters does not get your interest, you can drive along the Great Barrier Reef drive and enjoy the scenic views. Hire a car for a day and snake along Australia’s coastline.
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This drive also leads to the majestic Daintree Rainforest, where the creeks of Mossman Gorge and Daintree river lie hidden. Mossman Gorge is about 20 minutes from Port Douglas, and hidden within the dense and lush rainforest, you can hike, swim and take part in viewing wildlife in their natural habitat. With many creeks, lakes and water holes make sure you also visit the crocodile farm.
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When all these activities and attractions in this tropical paradise is not enough, visit the Sunday markets with any leftover time, you can find all sorts of nifty things there.