Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas

Port Douglas Sightseeing

A Tropical Paradise: Exploring Port Douglas

Located just an hour's drive north of Cairns, Port Douglas is a stunning destination for those looking for a tropical escape. This beautiful place has it all - breathtaking natural beauty, a lively atmosphere, and a rich cultural history.

Macrossan Street is the main street of Port Douglas, renowned for its vibrant food and shopping scene. Walk to the end of Macrossan Street and you’ll find the famous Four Mile beach - a vast palm-fringed stretch of sand, popular with swimmers and sunbathers.

Snorkeling and scuba diving enthusiasts will be thrilled to explore the nearby Great Barrier Reef, as there are plenty of options to choose from.

Crocodile spotting from the lookout on the Mowbray River bridge, 9 km south of Port Douglas
  • Australian Chocolate Farm Shannonvale

    Australian Chocolate Farm

    At The Australian Chocolate Farm, we offer a unique chocolate experience. Join us for a tour of our Australian tropical cocoa plantation, which is set amidst beautiful green hills, just a short drive from Port Douglas and Mossman.

  • Billy Tea Safaris

    Billy Tea Safaris.

    Very popular 4WD small-group tour to the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Emmagen Creek (pristine freshwater swimming hole only accessible by 4WD). Includes a stop at the amazing Madja botanical walk.

  • Brett's Kuranda Tours

    Brett's Kuranda Tours.

    Mix and match bus, train and gondola to Kuranda. Visit Palm Cove. Personalised small group guided visit to the village of Kuranda above Cairns. Departures from Port Douglas & Cairns Northern Beaches.

  • Daintree Tours

    Daintree Tours

    Only 160 million years in the making, the oldest living rainforest in the world is yours to experience! Daintree Tours are your small-group guides to this magnificent treasure. Pick ups from Port Douglas.

  • Lady Douglas River Cruise - Port Douglas, Australia

    Lady Douglas

    Search for estuarine crocodiles and other wildlife on a river cruise through mangrove forests around Port Douglas.

  • Port Douglas Boat Hire

    Port Douglas Boat Hire

    Hire a pontoon boat from the Port Douglas Marina to explore the mangrove waterways. Hire a fishing rod, with bait, tackle, fish box, bait board and knife included.

  • Port Douglas Tropical Trike Tours

    Port Douglas Tropical Trike Tours.

    Sit back and enjoy the ride! Tour options include Mt Molloy, Daintree Village, Shannonvale Winery. Airport Transfers. Design your own tour.

  • Port Douglas Segway

    Port Douglas Segway

    Port Douglas Segway beach package takes you along Four Mile Beach, exploring small rainforest trails, the sandy flats at low tide, creeks & crossings.

  • Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas. Photography:  Coffee in Cairns

    Sunset Photography Walking Tours

    Embark on a 3-hour walking and photography tour of Port Douglas with renowned photographer Tracey Jones.

  • Walkabout Adventures

    Walkabout Adventures.

    Step into the world of the Kuku Yalanji people, visit Aboriginal cultural sites, learn about the cultural practices and traditions of our Australian Aboriginal people. Pick ups from Port Douglas, Mossman and Daintree Village.

Getting to Port Douglas

Most visitors to the beautiful tropical town of Port Douglas travel by road from Cairns.

The nearest airport is Cairns Airport.

There is no public bus service so visitors either rent a car or choose a shuttle bus operator.