The only way to get from Palm Cove to Port Douglas is by road along the Captain Cook Highway. There is no real public transport between Palm Cove and Port Douglas but there are shuttle buses and some free options. The drive between Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas is officially one of the most … Read more
Port Douglas Australia has multiple accommodation options, as you can see on our map, below. There are campsites, hostels, motels, luxury resorts, holiday lets and rentals. You will find them all on our accommodation map, further down the page. These jump links will take you to the relevant section. We’ll also give you a few … Read more
Feeding George the groper used to be a daily event in Port Douglas, but sadly, it doesn’t happen today. I originally wrote this post several years ago, we were regulars at the groper feeding and we have photos. This post is republished on our new site, portdouglasaustralia.com.au, with a few current updates, like, what happened … Read more
You are very likely to see humpback whales on your way to and from the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas Australia. The whales can be spotted in July, August and September. During this period the whales are migrating north to calf before returning to cooler waters for the hotter months. While there are no … Read more
Port Douglas is a lovely holiday town in Far North Queensland Australia. It’s the perfect place to stay for visiting the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. It really is a great holiday destination. Are you planning a trip to Port Douglas? Here’s what you should look out for when planning a trip or … Read more
Port Douglas is a small town and if you’d rather not hire or rent a car for your time in Port Douglas, you can manage without one. If you choose to visit Port Douglas with no car you need to think about the following points. The points in this list are clickable and will take … Read more
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