Things to do in Port Douglas Australia, a list of possible activities for you, in or near Port Douglas. You can find detailed posts about all of these “things to do” and how to organise them by following links on this site. List of Things To Do in Port Douglas 1. Visiting the Great Barrier …
5 days is a really common length of stay in Port Douglas because of flights, particularly for visitors from Sydney, Townsville, Brisbane and the Gold Coast airports. It’s long enough to experience Port Douglas, the Great Barrier Reef, and a few extra activities in Far North Queensland. In this post we’ll give you a 5-day …
Port Douglas Queensland Australia is a popular holiday destination for families with kids of all ages. It’s a beautiful, up-market resort town with easy access to beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest and also has safe, beautiful, outdoor things to do as a family. We’ve called it home since our kids were toddlers, …
The Daintree Rainforest is a major tourist draw in Queensland Australia, and rightly so. It is the oldest rainforest in the world, over 135 million years old, maybe older. It is located to the north of Port Douglas, Palm Cove, and Cairns and you can visit from any of these holiday locations. There are two …
Cooktown is north of Port Douglas and Cairns on the northeast coast of Queensland Australia. Cooktown is very much worth visiting as a place of historical interest and as an interesting Far North Queensland Town. In this post, we’ll share photos of Cooktown and share our insights, so that you can decide if Cooktown is …
So is it? Is Port Douglas worth visiting for you? Port Douglas is a very long way from the US, UK, or mainland Europe. It’s a pretty long way from Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, or Perth, even Brisbane is a 24-hour drive away. Flights are expensive and Port Douglas is an expensive destination once you arrive. …
Four Mile Beach Australia is a picture postcard tropical beach in Port Douglas Australia. This beautiful sandy beach which is not, in fact, 4 miles long, is to be found in Far North Queensland on the northeast coast of Australia. It is lapped by the Coral Sea, protected by The Great Barrier Reef, and beyond …
A guide to Cairns with kids. What are the best things to do in Cairns as a family, free things to do with kids, where to stay, fun activities, playgrounds and indoor play, food tips and more! We already published our guide to things to do in Cairns, now let’s look at family-friendly things to …
The best and only way to get from Port Douglas to Cairns is normally by road and the highway is part of The Great Barrier Reef Drive. It is one of the most beautiful scenic drives in the world. The Captain Cook Highway between Cairns and Port Douglas hugs the coast offering stunning views of …
The tropics produce a lot of foods that you may not see often in cooler climates. In this post, we run you through some foods to try during your vacation in Port Douglas, Cairns, or really, all of Far North Queensland. Some are unique to Australia, and some aren’t, but these are the foods, fruits, …
Local photographer, Tracey Jones is the host of the Port Douglas Sunset Photography Tour. This is a 3 to 3.5 hour unique experience capturing the beauty of Port Douglas at its most magical time of day. Check price and availability on this walking photography tour here. This photograph tour visits four iconic locations: Rex Smeal …
We last visited the Sheraton Mirage for breakfast in 2024. Non-residents can buy the breakfast buffet at this hotel. At peak times it may be wise to book by phone, but you can also turn up on the day. It’s a good buffet breakfast, fairly expensive, but there is a discount for locals, with proof …
There aren’t a lot of options for horse riding in or near Cairns or Port Douglas, but there are a couple of places I can tell you about. Horse or pony riding is available as day tours, for 1 hour, 1.5 hours, for multiple-day horse-riding experiences and as courses, classes and lessons. Possibly your best …
