Where to visit

Where to visit in Port Douglas?

Queensland, Australia

Quick answer

Port Douglas is a chic, upscale coastal town in Queensland, serving as a popular gateway to both the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest. Lined with palm trees, the town features the famous Four Mile Beach, boutique shops on Macrossan Street, and a scenic marina.

Port Douglas is a chic, upscale coastal town in Queensland, serving as a popular gateway to both the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree...

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01

Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel and Dive Cruise

7 hours | Easy | Includes premium catamaran ride, reef snorkeling, lunch, and marine fees

02

Wildlife Habitat Entrance Ticket

3 hours | Easy | Walk through open-air habitats and feed kangaroos

03

Four Mile Beach Lookout Walk

1 hour | Easy | Scenic walk up Flagstaff Hill for panoramic beach views

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Good first tap

Visit to dive or snorkel the Outer Great Barrier Reef, stroll along palm-fringed Four Mile Beach, and enjoy fine dining along Macrossan Street.

Best time

May to September

How to reach

Drive north from Cairns along the spectacular Captain Cook Highway, which hugs the coast all the way to Port Douglas.

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