Cow Bay is the first tun off from the Cape Tribulation Rd. after the Alexandra Range Lookout (currently closed) and the Daintree Discovery Centre (open) and Jindalba Board Walk (partially open in March 2024.) The road you turn into is Buchanan Rd and the Floravilla Ice Crem place is on the corner. Cow Bay is …
Is there any Nightlife in Port Douglas? The nightlife in Port Douglas is very low-key (some would say almost non-existent). Restaurants close early compared to other parts of the world and the pubs tend towards quiet. Special events may have people dancing into the night, but Port Douglas isn’t much of a party town, particularly …
Port Douglas Boat Trips The “big money” boat trip from Port Douglas is, of course, a day trip to the Great Barrier Reef. But there are other boat trips available from Port Douglas and you can even hire or charter your own boat for the day or for several days. We’ll cover your boat trip …
Where To Start Planning Your Port Douglas Trip? Port Douglas is a stunning destination in Far North Queensland, Australia. It’s one of Australia’s very best vacation spots, with great hotels, abundant restaurants and access to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest. Visitors to Port Douglas come here to enjoy a tropical climate, the beach, …
If you’d rather not spend a fortune on your time in Port Douglas, what can you do that’s cheap or free? In this post, we’ll look at budget options for a trip to Port Douglas, including where to stay, where to eat, and getting around Port Douglas on a small budget. The famous Anthony Bourdain …
Port Douglas Coffee Shops Port Douglas has a lot of independent small coffee shops, and none of the big chain coffee outlets. You won’t find a Starbucks or McDonald’s in Port Douglas! Coffee is grown in Australia and in this part of Far North Queensland, so you have an opportunity to try our local beans. …
Shopping in Port Douglas The Port Douglas Sunday Markets must be the #1 shopping experience for most visitors to Port Douglas. But what if you’re not in town on a Sunday? This post covers shopping options in Port Douglas, for gifts and souvenirs, plus basics, like Port Douglas’s food markets and supermarkets. Port Douglas Supermarkets …
Port Douglas Beach and Nearby Beaches Port Douglas’s Beach is Four Mile Beach, and no, it’s not 4 miles long. There are also loads of beaches near Port Douglas. In this post, we’ll cover the beaches north and south of Port Douglas, from Cairns to the Cape and Cooktown, and tell you where you can, …
Port Douglas Resorts Port Douglas Australia has some beautiful luxury resorts, perfect for your vacation in paradise. In this post, we’ll showcase some of the best resort hotels for your stay. Hotels are pretty expensive in Port Douglas but these resort hotels can deliver what they promise. List of The Best Resorts in Port Douglas …
Which Restaurants in Port Douglas Should You Try? Port Douglas has an abundance of restaurants for such a small town. This post just covers the very best restaurants in Port Douglas, with photos and recent reviews. The dining scene in Port Douglas is constantly changing, restaurants and chefs come and go. As we are based …
Visit The Daintree From Port Douglas At the end of 2023, Cyclone/Tropical Storm Jasper caused a lot of damage to the roads south, and north of Port Douglas. Today, February 2024, you can cross the river and enter the Daintree National Park and the main body of the Daintree Rainforest. However, the Daintree is only …
Port Douglas is a fantastic place for scuba diving with a selection of boats taking divers to the Outer Reef and some sensational dive locations. The reef is looking great if you know where to go! You also have the option of taking liveaboard dive trips nearby. In this post, we talk about options for …
