Port Douglas City Guide

A complete accommodation and tour guide in Port Douglas

Port Douglas is just an hour drive from Cairns via a spectacular coastal road that is surrounded by forest and the Coral Sea. It is the place where glittering green merges into blue, the only place on Earth where two World heritage listed jewels exist, the Great Barrier Reef and the rainforest of Daintree and Cape Tribulation .

The 68 km route north from Cairns on Captain Cook Highway to Port Douglas has fantastic scenery. Take your time and stop at the many small beaches for a stroll and enjoy the ocean view. Stop at Rex Lookout for a unparalleled views of the coastline. Further along Captain Cook Highway you will reach Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures. Hartley’s boast the best crocodile show in Australia and is also home to numerous other Australian animals.

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Wine and dine is a breeze in Port Douglas, many restaurants and cafes can be found along Macrossan Street. From Italian to Irish cousine, you will find what you want here.

Take the many available tours from Port Douglas. Take a trip to Daintree, Cape Tribulation, relax and enjoy the surrounding beaches.

There is a unique rainforest habitat where you can experience life in a tropical forest at birdseye level, observing native wildlife from treetop walkways.

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Mossman is not far away from Port Douglas and here you can visit the Mossman Gorge.

Visit Port Douglas Village Markets, opens every Sunday, 8:00am – 2:00pm on anzac park across the Courthouse Hotel.

For sightseers popular spots include Flagstaff Lookout, St Mary’s by the sea church and the Courthouse Museum.

Winind And Dining In Cape Tribulation

Explore the mysteries of time, rare indigenous Aboriginal and Australian culture, local history and customs with a feast of tropical dining as the enchanting rainforest becomes a living stage on your Flames of the Forest Dining Experience.

Recommended Tour

The stories and secrets of this ancient place are brought to light and life in a truly unique experience.

Shopping

An amazing choice of retail shops and galleries await your visit to Port Douglas. You can buy anything from a simple locally produced souvenir to famous designer clothing and luxury items. Local Indigenous art and crafts are available alongside labels such as Louis Vuitton, Coogi and Lacoste.

You should ensure you take in the Sunday Markets at the northern end of the main street during your vacation. You will be amazed at the number of stores and the variety of produce available from locally grown tropical fruits to locally produced gifts and souvenirs. The Sunday Markets are open from 8am to 12 noon every Sunday.

Take your time for some serious shopping, or just stroll and take in the tropical village atmosphere. Located on the main corner of Port Douglas (Davidson & Macrossan Streets), close to many holiday apartments and Four Mile Beach.

Climate

Summer all year round in Port Douglas with 2 distinct seasons: a winter period of warm temperatures and low rainfall, and a summer period of balmy temperatures and high rainfall.

Banking Hours

Mon - Thurs 9:30am - 4:00pm
Fri 9:30am - 5:00pm
Closed: Sat, Sun & Public Holidays (some banks open half day on Sat)

Most major banks and some stores have Automated Teller Machine (ATM) operating 24 hours per day at selected locations.

Emergency

Ambulance/Fire/Police – Ph: 000

Medical Services

Cairns has medical services and major hospitals capable of administering advanced and specialised medical care for Port Douglas.

Cairns Base Hospital – The Esplanade, Ph: 07 4050 6333
Calvary Hospital – Ph: 07 4052 5200
Cairns 24 Hour Medical Centre – Cnr of Florence & Grafton Streets, Ph: 07 4052 1119
Japanese Medical Services – Ph: 1800 688 909
Poison Information Centre – Ph: 13 11 26
Coastguard – Ph: 07 4051 2192

Transportations

Buses:
Sunbus – Ph: 07 4057 7411
Queensland Transport Bus – Ph: 07 13 12 30
Taxis:
Black & White Cabs – Ph: 131 008
Acacia Limousines – Ph: 07 4031 3188