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
Port Douglas Coffee Shops Port Douglas has a lot of independent small coffee shops, and none of the big chain coffee outlets. You won’t find a Starbucks or McDonald’s in Port Douglas! Coffee is grown in Australia and in this part of Far North Queensland, so you have an opportunity to try our local beans. … Read more
Shopping in Port Douglas The Port Douglas Sunday Markets must be the #1 shopping experience for most visitors to Port Douglas. But what if you’re not in town on a Sunday? This post covers shopping options in Port Douglas, for gifts and souvenirs, plus basics, like Port Douglas’s food markets and supermarkets. Port Douglas Supermarkets … Read more
Port Douglas Beach and Nearby Beaches Port Douglas’s Beach is Four Mile Beach, and no, it’s not 4 miles long. There are also loads of beaches near Port Douglas. In this post, we’ll cover the beaches north and south of Port Douglas, from Cairns to the Cape and Cooktown, and tell you where you can, … Read more
Port Douglas Resorts Port Douglas Australia has some beautiful luxury resorts, perfect for your vacation in paradise. In this post, we’ll showcase some of the best resort hotels for your stay. Hotels are pretty expensive in Port Douglas but these resort hotels can deliver what they promise. List of The Best Resorts in Port Douglas … Read more
Which Restaurants in Port Douglas Should You Try? Port Douglas has an abundance of restaurants for such a small town. This post just covers the very best restaurants in Port Douglas, with photos and recent reviews. The dining scene in Port Douglas is constantly changing, restaurants and chefs come and go. As we are based … Read more