The Bally Hooley has long been an icon of Port Douglas, but sadly, the Bally Hooley, a remnant of the old sugar cane network, has been retired in Port Douglas. The Bally Hooley engines and some of the carriages can still be seen, but most of the rail track has been removed. You can still … Read more
If you enjoy a walk or hike, Port Douglas has you covered. From a gentle stroll around Flagstaff Hill to the more challenging Bump Track and Devil’s Thumb hikes, there’s something for everyone. The Daintree has a selection of Boardwalks, unfortunately, after the tropical storm/cyclone Jasper, most remain closed, but Mossman Gorge is very much … Read more
The Shannonvale Swimming Hole is north of Port Douglas in Shannonvale. To get there, take Port Douglas Mossman Road (Captain Cook Highway, Route 44) north for about 20 minutes, take the left just before you enter Mossman. This road bends around to the left through countryside and cane fields, it will take you straight to … Read more
There are a few Uber drivers in Port Douglas and Cairns, but Uber is not huge in Port Douglas, as it is in other countries or in bigger cities in Australia. As Uber drivers come and go, we can’t say with any certainty that you will always be able to find an Uber ride, but … Read more
Kuranda Day Trip From Port Douglas A day trip to Kuranda from Port Douglas is one of the best-selling tours in the region. This is probably because this tour incorporates five of the best attractions in North Queensland in one day. Visitors reach Kuranda on the Cairns Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, stopping to take a rainforest … Read more
Paronella Park Paronella Park is a tourist attraction in Far North Queensland, Australia. It was built as a home and pleasure park business at Mena Creek by a Spanish cane cutter back in the days when this part of the world was barely accessible. But what is Paronella Park? The Park holds ruins of a … Read more
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 … Read more
Best Pubs and Bars in Port Douglas Port Douglas is well-blessed with pubs and bars and most of them serve food. In Australia, you may see a pub called a “hotel”. The Central Hotel and Court House Hotel are two such examples in Port Douglas. There is also an Irish pub and some nice cocktail … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Waterfalls to visit from Port Douglas The wet season is the best time to see waterfalls near Port Douglas. After heavy rains, the falls can be dramatic. But you can see waterfalls at any time of year. This post tells you about the best, most beautiful waterfalls to see, waterfall tours to book, plus a … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
