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Things to see and do in the Port Douglas Region

25 Years. Still Australia’s most sought after destination

Port Douglas and its surrounds are truly magnificent. No other region in the world is bordered by two World Heritage Listed areas as is the Port Douglas region. Visitors have been coming to Port Douglas for over 25 years to touch and taste what is one of the worlds unique and environmentally enriched destinations.

Enjoy the gallery below !

fly above port douglas | here

: If you see Port Douglas' Island Point from the skies, you wont be disappointed - Four Mile Beach, Marina Mirage, Dickson Inlet.

see island point from four mile end of beach

: Go for a run, swim or stroll down on 'Four Mile Beach' every morning. Cafe's and coffee wait for you afterwards at both 'Four Mile' & Port Douglas town.

see the view from the look out

: Island Point or Flagstaff Hill - no matter what it is called it's magic. Drive, ride or walk up and see Four Mile Beach in all its glory. Look out for the World Cities Distance Compass. You'll now what we mean when your there. Enjoy!

walk four mile beach

: Walk to the suburb of Four Mile and back again along the beach. The Main Beach of Port Douglas has hire equipment and you can even buy drinks and ice-creams.

ride four mile beach

: Riding Four Mile Beach is the second best thing to do in Port Douglas. Second only to walking it. Instead of taking 45 mins to an hour each way, this is the express trip taking only 15 mins each way. Click on image to locate bike business

see the marina mirage from the hill

: Only some spots allow the public this view of the marina. If you stay on the hill in Port Douglas you will share these views with the rich and famous.

meridien marina mirage boasts more than a habour

: The beautifully built Marina Mirage is a magical part of Port Douglas putting this area on the map in the early 80's for thousands of yachts. Ensure you visit the marina's waterfront shopping and restaurant precincts.

marina mirage - now operated by meridien marinas

: Christopher Skase originally built Marina Mirage in the early 1980's. Just recently purchased by Meridien Marinas, it boasts new restaurants and soon Super Yacht capabilities. Go to the Yacht Club for a Wednesday afternoon sail. Take your own drinks, its free . .

walk down by marina mirage

: Marina Mirage is the spark of Port Douglas' unique tourism abilities. A fleet of beautiful vessels visit the Great Barrier Reef everyday.

boutique shopping heaven Marina Mirage

: Marina Mirage boasts not only luxury motor yachts but an array of stylish and practical boutique shops. Two grand corridors of shopping heaven.

marina mirage on dusk

: Marina Mirage is a spectacular mix of dive / snorkel vessels, charter fishing vessels and plenty of private luxury motor yachts.

go to rex smeal park for sunrise

: Rex Smeal Park is great for all occasions. A free public park right on the point of the Port Douglas peninsula if offers visitors one of the post card photo's for this region

watch the boats come in from rex smeal park

: From 4:00pm on any given day you can see the flotilla of Great Barrier Reef cruise operators return from their day out. A procession of approx 20 vessels came be seen.

see the sunset and dusk from the park on the point

: Anzac Mountains in the background, Rex Smeal Park for a sunset and dusk is the perfect cheese, wine and blanket date.

have dinner in the rainforest

: Have dinner in the rainforest. Flames of the Forest offers a rainforest dinner to remember for couples, weddings and corporate groups. Click on image to locate business and book.

see the outer reefs from the air

: Flying in a helicopter over the Outer Barrier Reefs is an experience unmatched. Although reasonably expensive - the money is easy justified afterwards.

see the reef from a closer perspective

: immerse yourself in the great barrier reef via one of the award winning reef tour operators. Scuba diving and/or reef snorkelling is certainly a 'must do' when travelling to this region.

capture your memories of the great barrier reef

: Nemo is synonymous for the Great Barrier Reef. He is joined by 1,500 other fish species (more than any 2 other of the worlds oceans combined). Underwater camera's and professional photography are available on all of the reef operators.

better hurry !!

: Along with the 1,500 species of fish are 350 different types of coral 4,000 species of molluscs and 10,000 species of sponges.

must travel to a great barrier reef island

: One of the 540 Great Barrier Reef Islands is the idyllic Low Isles off Port Douglas. Originally just a sand cay it is now covered in a lush tropical flora.

must swim with or see a green turtle

: At one of the islands you are very likely to encounter one of these playful residents - a Green Turtle. Many of the islands play nursery to these graceful creatures.

breakfast with the birds

: For the ultimate, the original Breakfast with the Birds is a visitor must do. Guests are immersed within the Wetlands environment whilst enjoying the sounds and colours of wildlife as they wander freely amongst the guests. With One of Queensland’s best tropical buffets, Breakfast with the Birds is an experience not to be missed.

feed the kangaroos at the Rainforest Habitat

: Hand feed kangaroos, wallabies, ducks and get up close to koalas, snakes, crocodiles, cassowaries, tree kangaroos and much more. With over 120 species of wildlife, visitors can interact with local flora and fauna. The Rainforest Habitat provides an experience found nowhere else!

go for a drive on the coast road

: Hire a car for the day. The Captain Cook Highway now forms part of the Great Tropical Drive. Queensland's Great Ocean Road.

must visit 'the gorge' - mossman gorge

: Mossman Gorge is a top 3 things to do. Rain, hail or shine this place is always memorable. A quick dip is recommended but only if it is running slowly and watch out its fresh. Go by bus or hire car and treat yourself to the many easy and adventurous walks - take your own lunch.

visit other local waterholes

: Spring Creek is one of many bluewater holes that fringe the Port Douglas peninsula. These waterholes are un-patrolled and only strong swimmers are advised to enter the water for a dip.

the crocodile farm

: Hartley's Creek Crocodile Adventures is about the same distance south. Crocodiles are in their native surroundings here and in abundance.

horse rides at wonga beach a real treat

: Wonga Beach Rides is a great way to immerse yourself in Paradise. Wonga Beach is 25 minutes north of Port Douglas.

be in port douglas on a sunday

: The Port Douglas Sunday Markets are a collaboration of all that's good of our region. Meander through the 'Cotters Markets' for the morning.

have a coconut cocktail at the markets

: A true sense of going troppo is the rich milky taste of coconut milk. There is a number of refreshing stalls at the markets.

st mary's by the sea - port's oldest surviving church

: St Mary's By The Sea Chapel is Port Douglas' petite pedestal of beauty. Relocated & renovated from its 1911 cyclone ruins on the hill, it now serves as a wedding ceremony Mecca for visitors from all over the world.

shopping on macrossan street

: Macrossan Street is the heart of boutique style fashion havens. Ladies from all over the world maintain strong ties with many of the lavish stores on this street.

the court house hotel - port's first pub

: Never anything else but fantastic. The Court House was built in 1878 and still today serves up the atmosphere that has made its name. Drinks, lunch or dinner.

discover the daintree via the daintree river crossing

: The Daintree River Crossing is an icon within the Port Douglas region. This crossing is the only way visitors can access the World Heritage Listed Rainforest. Take your wallet as there is a minor crossing charge.

the daintree rainforest

: The Daintree Rainforest is an hour north of Port Douglas and is undisputed the world's oldest rainforest.

walk through the world's oldest rainforest

: The Port Douglas region offers a diverse array of rainforest experiences. Take a group or personal day tour from Port Douglas, hire a car and visit a Daintree Rainforest operator or stay in the Daintree and explore yourself.

fly over or at least visit cape tribulation

: Cape Tribulation is the pinnacle of where the reef meets the rainforest. Lush tropical rainforest literally drapes into the reef laden waters. Approximately an hour and a half from Port Douglas via the Daintree River.

the locals are very friendly

: The Daintree is home to hundreds of different frog species. This guy is probably the best known. The 'White Lipped Green Tree Frog'. If you didn't happen to see one anywhere else The Rainforest Habitat is a sure thing.