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<h2>Activities Port Douglas</h2>
Port Douglas activities with so many things to see and do in Port Douglas, you will want to work on your must-do list, so you don't miss any.

First, book yourself on tour to see the largest living thing, the Great Barrier Reef.

While you are there, you can snorkel and scuba diving. There are underwater observatories and glass-bottom boat tours to consider for those who don't want to get wet.

Next, Port Douglas Fishing tours are ideal for anglers looking to land one of the best table fish.

Then book a walkabout tour and learn about traditional fishing on a half-day or full-day tour.

Why not take to the air on a hot air balloon or a scenic helicopter flight.

Along the way, you could add some adventures to your stay with paddleboarding and kite surfing.

Why not learn something new while holidaying in Port Douglas? Start with learning to scuba diving or learn to kitesurf.

Join us for as much fun as you can handle.

Activities

If you love the thrill of adventure, Port Douglas is the place for you with so many world-class adrenaline tours on offer.

Port Douglas has so many adrenaline tours on offer from

Snorkelling around Low Iles will be a memory that will last forever.

Leap from Australia's only Bungy Tower in North Queensland you can design your Bungy jump.

Experience the thrill of Skydiving it comes with outstanding views and takes you to great heights.

What about White Water Rafting through World famous rainforest.

Scuba diving on the World famous Great Barrier Reef a real adventure that everyone should include on their bucket list

What about Night Scuba diving, there is even an introductory package if you are not certified.

During your stay why not learn to kitesurf or paddleboard through the rainforest

Get down and dirty on a quad bike its so much fun.

Jetboat if you love a bit of speed this half-day tour takes you to the Great Barrier Reef in no time at all.

Choose any one of our fantastic adrenaline tours by themselves or make the most of your stay in Port Douglas and choose one of our fantastic Tour packages.

Adrenaline

Port Douglas Attractions include some of the most natural beauties in the World, Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, the tablelands behind Port Douglas Julatten and the outback Mareeba, Chillagoe and the Undara Volcanic National Park.

During your stay in Port Douglas, visit Wildlife Habitat to have breakfast with the birds or lunch with the lorikeets.

Head to the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre to learn about the oldest culture in the World.

Next, spend a day with the crocodiles at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures. There is so much more than just crocodiles to see.

During your stay, escape to Cape Tribulation, where the Rainforest meets the reef.

Port Douglas attractions also include the dinner show at Flames of the Forrest.

Attractions

<strong>Daintree Rainforest </strong>

The magnificent Daintree Rainforest is an exquisite blend of ancient wisdom and nature at its most dazzling.

Take a self-guided tour on the winding boardwalks and cool off with a swim in the water holes and creeks.

For a magical blend of history and culture, be guided by experts and hear the stories of the Kuku Yalanji people.

While you are in the Daintree, hop aboard a Daintree River cruise for your chance to spot a crocodile.

Along the way, there are great options for bird watching.

Next, stop by the Daintree Discovery Centre for the canopy tower and aerial walkway. The view from the twenty-three-metre canopy tower will give you an awesome view of the Daintree Rainforest.

During your stay, keep an eye out for cassowaries, Green Tree Pythons and Ulysses Butterflies.

Daintree Rainforest

<strong>Family holidays in Port Douglas</strong>

Family holidays Port Douglas style are full of fresh air and sunshine.

In the heart of Port Douglas are parklands and playgrounds that buzz with locals and tourists.

On Four Mile Beach, families love building sandcastles, playing sports and splashing and swimming in the ocean.

The small village atmosphere makes these open spaces happy and safe destinations for the kids to run and play.

We are starting with the largest living thing, the Great Barrier Reef. Choose the reef tour that will suit your family best. From Reef pontoons to smaller vessels offer a more intimate time. Then there are half-and full-day options and expert advice and guidance for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Next, explore Low Isles, starting with snorkelling and then discovering the historic lighthouse.

There are also underwater observatories, semi-submersibles and pontoons that allow for relaxation and reef experience.

Then plan a visit to the Port Douglas zoo. The Wildlife Habitat offers breakfast with the birds and lunch with the lorikeets. The latest attraction is CrocArena, where you can swim with the saltwater crocodiles. Other experiences include hand-feeding wallabies and kangaroos, and you can even have your photo taken with a koala.

Families also love taking in Mossman Gorge for a rainforest walk and swim in the granite rock pools.

Night tours in the Daintree Rainforest get young eyes popping at the sight of amazing nocturnal creatures.

Next, head south to the famous Hartleys Crocodile farm and plan on spending the day exploring this fantastic attraction.

Port Douglas is the ideal location for family holidays.

Family

Food and Wine Tours Port Douglas highlights the taste of the tropics.

Start with meeting the local farmers and learning about growing food in North Queensland.

Next, share our passion for finding Port Douglas's best food and wine.

First, identify North Queensland's best food and wine regions.

We start with the Atherton Tablelands, a decadent fertile plateau west of Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef.

Afterwards, head to the Port Douglas Markets to sample fresh, delicious produce.

Next, Port Douglas has impressive restaurants that feature the best of North Queensland's produce.

Next, book your seat at Port Douglas's longest lunch during Carnivale. Port Douglas's annual event.

Then take a cooking class and sample the authentic taste of North Queensland.

Discover more today.

Food and Wine

Great Barrier Reef Islands

Great Barrier Reef Islands are a popular choice for worshipers of the sun and water.

Once you have strolled along the sands of dazzling beaches and dipped your toes in the coastal waters of Port Douglas, venture out to nearby islands to enhance the sensations of being lost in paradise.

Popular destinations such as Low Isles offer day trips and half-day trips. Visitors can snorkel and swim around the Island. Or, you can set off for a more private or exclusive cay for a little indulgence.

Venture south to discover Green Island and North to discover Lizard Island.

Great Barrier Reef Islands

<h2>Great Barrier Reef Tours</h2>
Great Barrier Reef tour of the world-renown wonders of the Great Barrier Reef. Experienced by taking award-winning catamaran services, speed boats, luxury vessels and private yachts and charters.

All depart from Port Douglas Reef Marina to reef waters for swimming, snorkelling and diving among underwater wonderlands.

Pontoons, underwater observatories, semi-submersibles and helicopters are perfect for those who don’t want to enter the water.

Depending on your time, you can choose half-day, full-day or overnight stays.

During your stay in Port Douglas, you can choose to dive in the Great Barrier Reef. At the same time, you are on the reef snorkel over magnificent coral.

Next, take to the skies on a scenic helicopter flight.

Great Barrier Reef Tours

Half-Day tours, Port Douglas, has some awesome options

Starting with visiting Hartley's Crocodile farm to get up close to some of the big crocs. As well as crocodiles Hartleys has snakes, kangaroos and cassowaries. This is a quality educational attraction sure to please the whole family.

Next, fishing is a real treat in Port Douglas, with the best-eating fish in the world.

Relaxing on a tropical island may be more your style, and if it, Low Isles is a great option.

Then go horseriding along the beach.

Spend a while at the Port Douglas zoo and meet some of our Australian animals.

Half Day

Indigenous Tours Australia

First, discover the true history of Australia through the Indigenous culture, and our traditional owners have lived & looked after these lands for thousands of years.

Second, plan a visit to Laura to see the Quinkan rock art believed to between 15,000 and 30,000 years old.

Then visit cultural attractions and learn to throw a boomerang and how to play the didgeridoo.

Next, visit some caves with aboriginal art and learn about the ancient Dreamtime stories.

When you are in Sydney, you can join an Aboriginal walking tour.

While in Kuranda you can visit with the Pamagirri dancers for a story of the Dreamtime.

Indigenous

Port Douglas fishing, If fishing takes your fancy, then you must drop a line in the waters off Port Douglas. Whether you are a novice or a professional angler, you will find a tailor-made experience in a range of pristine estuary, island and reef locations.

This part of the world is particularly famous for game fishing. During the warmer months of the year, several charters will take you to the Outer Reef for an unforgettable experience.
<h3>Fishing Charters</h3>
With some of the best table fish on offer, its little wonder that fishing is so prevalent in Port Douglas.

Straight off the Great Barrier Reef, try your luck for coral trout, red emperor, nannygai, Spanish mackerel and trevally.
<h4>Sport Fishing</h4>
Port Douglas is World famous, offering the best Black Marlin fishing grounds. There are plenty of excellent opportunities to catch 1000 lb + book your trip in any of the months ending in R - September right through to the end of December.

Most of the year, there are great opportunities to catch giant trevally, sailfish, tuna, mahi-mahi and wahoo.
<h4>Estuaries and local Rivers</h4>
Local rivers and estuaries provide excellent fishing locations. Daintree River, Dickson Inlet, Mowbray River and Muddy Creek are popular locations try your luck for Barramundi, Tarpon, threadfin salmon, mangrove jack, fingermark and queenfish.
<h5>Land-based fishing</h5>
Port Douglas local's recommend fishing for grunter, bream and flathead at Southern Four Mile Beach, Rex Smeal Park, Shipwreck Wharf and the Marina Road wall.

Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef provides the best choice and location.

Port Douglas Fishing

<h2>Scenic Flights Port Douglas</h2>
Starting with a spectacular scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef.

Next, gently float over the stunning Atherton Tablelands in a Hot Air Balloon.

While you are in our beautiful region, you may as well splurge and arrive by helicopter on your Daintree River fishing trip.

For the ultimate Great Barrier Reef experience, arrive by helicopter and see the reef from above.

Then feel the sand in your toes and snorkel in the pristine waters surrounding Undine Sand Cay. This tour includes helicopters, a gourmet picnic hamper and a beach umbrella.

In addition to all these tours, you can also design your own helicopter tour with a company that knows how to say yes we can.

Scenic Flights

<h2>Sightseeing Port Douglas</h2>
Sightseeing is a highlight in North Queensland, and we have outstanding sights to see. For starters, with two World-Heritage listed icons of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.

But don't let their dazzling beauty distract you from catching the other incredible sights in this tropical paradise, too. Check out our favourite must-see sights.
<h3>Mossman Gorge</h3>
Next, get your camera ready for Mossman Gorge with the boulders and crystal clear waters. It is a fantastic photo opportunity.

While you are there, take a refreshing swim and a walk over the Rex Creek Bridge.
<h4>Atherton Tablelands</h4>
Then visit the Atherton Tablelands for spectacular waterfalls and crater lakes. This region is rich in farming with charming towns and delicious produce.

While you are there, stop in at the Lake Barrine Tea House and enjoy delicious Devonshire Tea.
<h3>Daintree Rainforest</h3>
The oldest tropical rainforest in the World and is stunningly attractive. While sightseeing in this region, you can hike and take a river cruise on the lookout for crocodiles.

While you are in the Daintree Rainforest Icecream company has a host of delicious flavours to sample.
<h4>Great Barrier Reef</h4>
Undoubtedly, Australia's number one attraction and the World's most significant living thing.

Pop on a mask, snorkel and fins and dive in to see the fantastic colours to understand how amazing the Great Barrier Reef is.

There are several excellent options, which is sure to suit you best.

Sightseeing tours in North Queensland capture so many unique destinations. We cant wait to show you our favourites.

Sightseeing

Tour Packages consist of multiple tours for one great price. Our best of Australia Tours range in price and duration.

First, we choose our best locations, and then we add the best way to see and things to do.

Starting with the Great Barrier Reef, for example, it is a great destination to package with Kuranda the village in the rainforest.

While in Cairns, everyone wants to ride the historical Kuranda Train, so we package that with visiting the Great Barrier Reef.

Next for the adventure lovers scuba diving seems to be a great combination with skydiving as long as you do it in the right order of course.

After that, white water rafting is a must through the rainforest, and we have some awesome tour packages that make the most of this fun activity.

Tour Packages

<h2>Water activities Port Douglas</h2>
Port Douglas is spoilt for choice of outstanding water activities.

First, the Great Barrier Reef is a must.

Whether you choose to explore the reef scuba diving or snorkelling, everyone is amazed at the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

Next, learn to kite surf along Four Mile Beach. Once you master it, you will be flying along.

While you are in Port Douglas, head to the Daintree Rainforest and discover Cape Tribulation and the Daintree River.

After that, head to Port Douglas for some amazing paddleboarding.

Low Isles is popular for day guests wishing to relax and catch up on some vitamin D.

Then go kayaking for your chance to see Dugong, Manta Rays and dolphins.

Afterwards, relax on the beach at Four Mile Beach.

As a final point, don't miss the chance for scuba diving lessons while you are here.

Water Activities

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Port Douglas

Welcome to Visit Port Douglas, your official online multimedia guide to the town of Port Douglas, a beach resort hamlet on the Coral Sea with easy access to the wonders of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef. This Tropical North Queensland town, less than an hour’s drive from Cairns, is an idyllic getaway from city life’s daily stresses. The ambience of local living will help recharge your batteries while offering a range of fantastic activities to satisfy your relaxation needs. We will help you find things to do in Port Douglas and the surrounding areas during your stay. So check out our day and half-day tour selections, Port Douglas attractions and sightseeing, what’s on, local events, restaurants and hotels.

Start now to plan your visit to Port Douglas. Check out the free or inexpensive things to do while you bask in the leisure lifestyle for which the town is renowned. Look for fun and cool things to do, such as for the family this weekend, things to do with kids or unusual or romantic activities. There are plenty of Port Douglas breaks to choose from, whether you are coming for a day trip or a whole weekend in the town and nearby region. Planning for your visit involves checking out upcoming events and knowing what tours are available, their cost, and when they fit your schedule. There are a whole range to choose from on this site, including Great Barrier Reef tours, general sightseeing tours, Daintree Rainforest visits, and even day trips from Port Douglas. Visiting Port Douglas has never been easier.

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Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk

Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk

Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk Aboriginal Daintree Day Tour will take you on a journey in heritage, of the ancient culture and traditions of the Kuku Yalanji...

$347

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures

Hartleys Crocodile Adventure is located just minutes north of Cairns or minutes south of Port Douglas Located on a hectare World Heritage location at Wangetti

$43

Daintree Rainforest Animals

Daintree Rainforest Animals

Explore Australia's Daintree Rainforest Wet Tropics World Heritage area in small, personalised groups. Enjoy guided walks and guaranteed wildlife spotting. Includes a Daintree River Cruise

$225

Daintree Rainforest Luxury Tour

Daintree Rainforest Luxury Tour

Explore the oldest living tropical rainforest in the world Daintree Rainforest, spot a crocodile on our Daintree River Cruise, enjoy our guided rainforest walk

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Coral Sea Fishing

Coral Sea Fishing

Port Douglas reef fishing tour, 25 years local fishing experience, best tackle and rods this is the ultimate reef fishing tour on the Coral Sea

$295

Flames of the Forest Port Douglas

Flames of the Forest Port Douglas

Ignite your senses and experience ancient culture and local produce as part of Australia’s best rainforest dining experience

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Are you looking for some top food and drink options, eager to do some shopping, or want to find out what’s on? Make the most of your holiday in Port Douglas by finding all the information you need on fun things to do. Embark on an unusual Port Douglas tour and find plenty of options for the best Port Douglas weekend breaks. If you are on a budget, don’t worry. You can find lots of cheap Port Douglas breaks, and there are plenty of fun and free things to do while you’re here. If you’re travelling as a family, you’ll love the many things to do with kids. Are you already here? If so, find the best things to do in Port Douglas today or plan a good end to the week with our pick of things to do this weekend.

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Things to do in Port Douglas

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

No trip to Far North Queensland is complete without a visit to Port Douglas Wildlife Habitat!

from $38

Lady Douglas

Lady Douglas

Lady Douglas River Cruise departs daily from Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. Departures are at 10:30 am, 12:30 am, 14:30, 16:30 and on Fridays at 18:30 for the live music cruise (June to November on demand.) This cruise features spectacular wildlife, shipwrecks and views of the Port Douglas Harbour.

from $40

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures

Hartleys Crocodile Adventures

Hartleys Crocodile Adventure is located just minutes north of Cairns or minutes south of Port Douglas Located on a hectare World Heritage location at Wangetti

$43

Stand Up Paddleboard at Sunrise

Stand Up Paddleboard at Sunrise

Start your day the right way with an energising morning SUP on one of Tropical North Queensland’s most iconic beaches.

$50

Walkabout Tours Port Douglas

Walkabout Tours Port Douglas

Take a cultural experience with indigenous Kuku Yalanji, the traditional custodians, from traditional spear fishing to observing native food plants and cultural medicines.

from $90

Rainforest River Standup Paddle Boarding

Rainforest River Standup Paddle Boarding

Explore the Rainforest on a magic Rainforest River Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour through the oldest living Rainforest in the world!

from $109

Port Douglas Fishing Tour

Port Douglas Fishing Tour

A half day Port Douglas Sportfishing tour featuring daily departures and access to both estuaries and the Great Barrier Reef

from $120

Cape Tribulation Reef Tour

Cape Tribulation Reef Tour

Snorkel with Ocean Safari where the rainforest meets the reef, departing twice daily from Myall Beach

from $163

Daintree Rainforest Tours on a budget

Daintree Rainforest Tours on a budget

Experience the oldest living Rainforest on the planet! Visit a tropical paradise this tour is a fun tour for the young adventure traveller. Fun Day to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation including Wildlife Habitat, Daintree River Cruise, Alexandra Lookout and Dubuji Boardwalk

$195

Flames of Forest Dinner in the Rainforest

Flames of Forest Dinner in the Rainforest

Ignite your romantic side and enjoy the natural beauty of the Daintree Rainforest whilst you dine on a sumptuous six course tropical tasting menu

from $198

Shaolin Port Douglas

Shaolin Port Douglas

A truly unique and iconic experience in Port Douglas sailing to Low Isles on Shaolin, the Chinese Junk!

$200

Cape Tribulation Tour featuring Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest

Cape Tribulation Tour featuring Mossman Gorge and Daintree Rainforest

Explore the exceptional biodiversity and ancient history of the UNESCO listed Cape Tribulation and Daintree National Parks.

from $224

Daintree Rainforest Animals

Daintree Rainforest Animals

Explore Australia's Daintree Rainforest Wet Tropics World Heritage area in small, personalised groups. Enjoy guided walks and guaranteed wildlife spotting. Includes a Daintree River Cruise

$225

Wavedancer Low Isles

Wavedancer Low Isles

The Wavedancer Low Isles departs daily from Port Douglas Included in your day Morning and Afternoon Teas Marine Biologist Reef Presentation and a tropical smorgasbord lunch While you are on the island snorkelling and equipment is included as is a glass-bottom boat tour. Ideal for families and couples Boarding at 9:30 am for a 10 am departure arriving back into Port Douglas at 4:30 pm

$226

Flames of the Forest Port Douglas

Flames of the Forest Port Douglas

Ignite your senses and experience ancient culture and local produce as part of Australia’s best rainforest dining experience

from $227

Daintree Rainforest Luxury Tour

Daintree Rainforest Luxury Tour

Explore the oldest living tropical rainforest in the world Daintree Rainforest, spot a crocodile on our Daintree River Cruise, enjoy our guided rainforest walk

from $229

Daintree Rainforest Waterfalls

Daintree Rainforest Waterfalls

Escape the crowds and experience a true Daintree Rainforest Adventure travelling off the beaten track, deep into this remote region.

$250

Poseidon Reef Cruises

Poseidon Reef Cruises

Spend a day on Australia's Great Barrier Reef departing daily from Port Douglas snorkeling and scuba diving is available and a marine biologist presentation

$255

Snapper Island Adventure tour

Snapper Island Adventure tour

Snapper Island is perfect for water sports like snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding, sea kayaking, bumper tubing and wake boarding.

$260

Silversonic Port Douglas

Silversonic Port Douglas

Silversonic Port Douglas offers an outstanding day on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. This day spends five hours on the reef. During the day Silversonic visits 3 spectacular reef sites along the Agincourt Ribbon Reefs. With daily Departures from Port Douglas at 8:30 am returning at 4:30 pm.

$272

Quicksilver Cruises

Quicksilver Cruises

Quicksilver Cruises Port Douglas departs daily from the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina. This day tour is a great option for everyone, including families and non-swimmers. A range of activities is available for all levels of ability. With so much to do, with something for everyone.

$284

Sailaway Port Douglas

Sailaway Port Douglas

Port Douglas Sailing is a full-day sailing and snorkelling tour to be enjoyed on the Great Barrier Reef. Relax on the white sandy beach of the island, snorkel over the magnificent coral gardens in the blue lagoon on a guided snorkel tour with a marine biologist

$290

Coral Sea Fishing

Coral Sea Fishing

Port Douglas reef fishing tour, 25 years local fishing experience, best tackle and rods this is the ultimate reef fishing tour on the Coral Sea

$295

Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk

Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk

Ngadiku Dreamtime Walk Aboriginal Daintree Day Tour will take you on a journey in heritage, of the ancient culture and traditions of the Kuku Yalanji people. Travel north of Port Douglas to Cooya Beach.

$347

Hot Air Balloon Port Douglas

Hot Air Balloon Port Douglas

Enjoy the scenic flight of your lifetime! Hot Air Balloon Port Douglas has unforgettable views. Stretching from the tranquil country landscapes of the Atherton Tablelands to the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef.

from $360

Port Douglas Reef tour and Daintree Rainforest

Port Douglas Reef tour and Daintree Rainforest

This 2 day Port Douglas package will have you experiencing 2 amazing world heritage listed locations - The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest

$480 Book

2 Day Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest

2 Day Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest

2 Days Reef and Rainforest full relaxing and Culture! Day 1: Poseidon Cruise on the Great Barrier Reef! Day 2: Daintree Dreaming tour featuring Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat!

$602 Book

Learn to Kitesurf Port Douglas

Learn to Kitesurf Port Douglas

This is the ultimate kiteboarding ‘crash course’ that will teach you all the knowledge and skills required to get riding quickly and safely.

$720

Dive Lessons Port Douglas

Dive Lessons Port Douglas

Dive Lessons Port Douglas offers an amazing purpose-built training facility for you to learn scuba diving. This is a 5 Star PADI IDC scuba diving training facility. Courses start on every Tuesday at 8:30 am

$990

Reef Cruise and Aboriginal Dinner Show

Reef Cruise and Aboriginal Dinner Show

Australia's only Rainforest Dining Experience, mixed with Storytelling, Song and Didgeridoo from two local Aboriginal brothers.

$1,197 Book

Waterfalls and Crater Lakes

Waterfalls and Crater Lakes

A private tour we can tailor to what you want to experience. Discover waterfalls, misty mountains, volcanic crater lakes, grassy plains and unique wildlife

$1,250