Port Douglas
Australia · Queensland · 5 m
Description
Port Douglas is a charming coastal town in tropical North Queensland and an ideal gateway to two extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. The relaxed resort town is known for palm-fringed Four Mile Beach, stylish resorts, and the restaurants, cafés, and boutiques around Macrossan Street. Port Douglas combines a laid-back tropical atmosphere and understated elegance with excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving on the Great Barrier Reef and exploring the Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge, and Cape Tribulation. Located about an hour north of Cairns, it is one of the most appealing bases for discovering the remarkable natural landscapes of tropical North Queensland.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 6 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: July – August
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- Dec
Highlights
- Great Barrier Reef outer reef cruise & snorkeling
- Daintree Rainforest & Cape Tribulation(Day trip)
- Four Mile Beach
- Mossman Gorge(Day trip)
- Low Isles snorkeling & sailing cruise
- Daintree River wildlife & crocodile cruise(Day trip)
- Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
- Flagstaff Hill Lookout & Walking Trail
- Rex Smeal Park
- Port Douglas Sunday Market (Sunday)
- St Mary's by the Sea
- Anzac Park
- Macrossan Street
- Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
- Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk at Mossman Gorge(Day trip)
- Agincourt Reef diving
- Great Barrier Reef scenic flight
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures(Day trip)
Getting there
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry