If you walk the Flagstaff Hill walking trail and look out to sea, you will see low-lying islands to the northeast of Port Douglas. These are the Low Isles and they are a popular half or full-day trip from our town. In this post, we cover your options for visiting The Low Isles to help … Read more
You’ve decided to visit Far North Queensland and discovered that the nearest airport for Port Douglas is just north of Cairns City. To get to Port Douglas will take you an extra hour or so by road. So now you’re wondering if maybe you should just stay in Cairns instead. On this page, we’ll weigh … Read more
Prawns are harvested off the coast of Port Douglas and we encourage our readers to try our local prawns, rather than farmed prawns. A bucket of prawns in Australia is similar to a pint of prawns in the UK. They’d be called shrimp by our US visitors. The prawns in Port Douglas are large, much … Read more
Port Douglas has plenty of breakfast options, including hotel buffet breakfasts open to non-guests, cafe and restaurant breakfasts, cheap eats, and takeaway food. As a Port Douglas resident and lover of a good breakfast, and former head chef in one of Port Douglas’s best hotels, I’ll break down your options, with photos and opening times, … Read more
The Mossman Gorge is a famous tourist attraction adjacent to the town of Mossman Australia, about a 15 – 20 minute drive from Port Douglas. The easiest way to visit Mossman Gorge is to self-drive there, park at the Visitor Centre, and explore on foot. You can walk on the rainforest boardwalks and walking tracks … Read more
The old Sugar Wharf in Port Douglas is a historic construction and icon of Far North Queensland. Visitors can see it for free from the Port Douglas waterfront on the Dickson Inlet side of town. You will also get great views of the old Sugar Wharf from any reef or sunset sail boats departing the … Read more
Port Douglas does not have its own international airport. The nearest airport is Cairns International Airport (airport IATA code CNS) which is about an hour by road south of Port Douglas. This post covers Cairns Airport, hotels, onward transport from the airport, plus tips on finding the best and cheapest flights to get you to … Read more
Port Douglas has almost none of the big takeaway fast food chains except Domino’s Pizza at the Port Village Shopping Centre. But there are plenty of other places to buy takeaway food and this post will give you all of the best fast food and take-out food options. A lot of restaurants and hotels (pubs) … Read more
Stinger season in Port Douglas, Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef area and the whole of Far North Queensland is something you need to be aware of if you plan to visit our part of the world. Some insider knowledge on how to be safe, for you and your kids, is essential. We live up here, … Read more
The Great Barrier Reef is about an hour and a half by boat from Port Douglas. Our town is one of the very best places to see the reef and the team here at portdouglasaustralia.com.au spend a lot of time out there. We know the reef well. If you need any help in choosing or … Read more
The only way to get from Cairns to Port Douglas is normally by road and The Great Barrier Reef Drive is one of the most beautiful drives in the world. The Captain Cook Highway between Cairns and Port Douglas hugs the coast offering stunning views of the Coral Sea and various beaches along the way. … Read more
Port Douglas is a tropical destination, so your packing list should include your lightest coolest clothes. Choose fabrics that will breathe and/or dry quickly. Try to avoid clothing that will change colour or become transparent when wet. If you’re visiting Port Douglas in winter (which is generally considered the best time to visit Port Douglas), … Read more
The best time to visit Port Douglas is of course when you can visit. Never let the weather put you off too much, but should you choose summer or winter, wet season or dry and should you factor in stinger season? A lot depends on which of the things to do in Port Douglas appeal … Read more