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Port Douglas

Australia · Coastal resort town

Port Douglas is a relaxed coastal town in tropical North Queensland, where the Great Barrier Reef lies just offshore and the Daintree Rainforest begins a short drive away. Its 70 hotels, from boutique holiday apartments to beachfront nature reserves, make it a comfortable base for beach days, reef trips, and rainforest walks.

Known for: Beaches · Nature · Outdoors · Relaxation

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By the Sea Port Douglas

4.0

72 Macrossan St North Port Douglas

(487 reviews)

Verandahs Boutique Apartments

5.0

7 Davidson Street North Port Douglas

(8 reviews)

Port Douglas Apartments

4.0

63 Macrossan St

(107 reviews)

Macrossan House Boutique Holiday Apartments

4.0

19 Macrossan St North Port Douglas

(78 reviews)

Thala Beach Nature Reserve

5.0

5078 Captain Cook Hwy

(744 reviews)

Port Douglas Motel

4.0

9 Davidson St North Port Douglas

(324 reviews)

Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments

5.0

Garrick St & Beryl St

(183 reviews)

Reflections of Port Douglas

4.0

70 Macrossan St North Port Douglas

(50 reviews)

Niramaya Villas and Spa

5.0

1 Bale Dr South Port Douglas

(338 reviews)

Port Douglas Peninsula Boutique Hotel

4.0

9/13 Esplanade

(320 reviews)

Martinique on Macrossan

4.0

66 Macrossan St

(137 reviews)

Peppers Beach Club

5.0

20/22 Davidson St North Port Douglas

(641 reviews)

Hotel tips for you

Walkable Location: Many hotels in Port Douglas are within a short walk of the beach and the main street's shops and restaurants.
Friendly Service: Guests often remark on the warm, helpful service from staff at Port Douglas hotels.
Kitchen Facilities: Many Port Douglas accommodations are self-contained apartments or offer kitchenettes, useful for casual meals.
Pool and Spa: Several hotels in Port Douglas have a swimming pool, and some apartments include their own private spa or plunge pool.

Top viewpoints

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

4019 Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti QLD 4877, Australia

(6,678 reviews)

Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

212r Mossman Gorge Rd, Mossman Gorge QLD 4873, Australia

(4,958 reviews)

Wildlife Habitat

Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

(2,500 reviews)

Rex Lookout

Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti QLD 4877, Australia

(2,073 reviews)

Daintree National Park

Queensland, Australia

(1,395 reviews)

Wavelength Reef Cruises

Shop 6/43-47 Macrossan St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

(1,373 reviews)

ABC Reef Safaris

Oceansports 3/34 Macrossan St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

(1,156 reviews)

Trinity Bay Lookout

48 Island Point Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

(973 reviews)

Mossman Gorge

Mossman Gorge Rd, Syndicate QLD 4873, Australia

(728 reviews)

4 Mile Beach Lookout

50 Murphy St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

(721 reviews)

Top viewpoints

When to visit

October

28° / 22°

15 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

November

29° / 24°

17 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

December

29° / 24°

21 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JanuaryWarmest month

30° / 24°

26 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

February

29° / 24°

25 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

March

29° / 24°

23 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

April

28° / 24°

22 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

May

26° / 22°

16 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

June

25° / 20°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JulyColdest month

24° / 19°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

August

24° / 20°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

September

26° / 21°

16 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

When to visit

Things to do

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas

8 hr

(856 reviews)

From $240

Silversonic 3 Outer Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Port Douglas

10 hr

(551 reviews)

From $233

Cairns Rainforest River Tubing

4h 30m

(751 reviews)

From $63

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

(2,069 reviews)

From $170

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns

5 hr

(228 reviews)

From $92

Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

4 hr

(412 reviews)

From $175

Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

60 min

(1,798 reviews)

From $25

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas

9 hr

(296 reviews)

From $178

Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

5h 30m

(366 reviews)

From $259

Guided Eco Segway Tours Four Mile Beach Port Douglas

1h 30m

(66 reviews)

From $99

2 Hour Sunset Sailing

2 hr

(99 reviews)

From $77

Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train

8 hr

(68 reviews)

From $128

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2-Day Port Douglas Highlights

2 days

Weekend in Port Douglas

3 days

5-Day Port Douglas Deep Dive

5 days

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Frequently asked questions about Port Douglas

Where should I stay in Port Douglas?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Port Douglas:

By the Sea Port Douglas★ 4.9 · 487 reviews
Verandahs Boutique Apartments★ 4.9 · 8 reviews
Port Douglas Apartments★ 4.8 · 107 reviews
Macrossan House Boutique Holiday Apartments★ 4.8 · 78 reviews
Thala Beach Nature Reserve★ 4.7 · 744 reviews
Port Douglas Motel★ 4.7 · 324 reviews

What are the best luxury hotels in Port Douglas?

Top-rated 5-star hotels in Port Douglas:

Verandahs Boutique Apartments★ 4.9 · 8 reviews
Thala Beach Nature Reserve★ 4.7 · 744 reviews
Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments★ 4.7 · 183 reviews
Niramaya Villas and Spa★ 4.6 · 338 reviews
Peppers Beach Club★ 4.3 · 641 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Port Douglas?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Port Douglas:

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas★ 4.6 · 856 reviews · From $240
Silversonic 3 Outer Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Port Douglas★ 4.8 · 551 reviews · From $233
Cairns Rainforest River Tubing★ 4.7 · 751 reviews · From $63
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip★ 4.6 · 2,069 reviews · From $170

What day trips can I take from Port Douglas?

Full-day trips that start in Port Douglas:

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas★ 4.6 · 856 reviews · 8 hr · From $240
Silversonic 3 Outer Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Port Douglas★ 4.8 · 551 reviews · 10 hr · From $233
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas★ 4.8 · 296 reviews · 9 hr · From $178
Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train★ 4.7 · 68 reviews · 8 hr · From $128

What are some budget-friendly things to do in Port Douglas?

Well-reviewed activities from $30 or less:

Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise★ 4.9 · 1,798 reviews · From $25
1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise★ 4.8 · 1,041 reviews · From $28
Daintree River Cruise★ 4.6 · 516 reviews · From $28

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Top viewpoints

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

4019 Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti QLD 4877, Australia

(6,678 reviews)

Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre

212r Mossman Gorge Rd, Mossman Gorge QLD 4873, Australia

(4,958 reviews)

Wildlife Habitat

Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

(2,500 reviews)

Rex Lookout

Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti QLD 4877, Australia

(2,073 reviews)

Daintree National Park

Queensland, Australia

(1,395 reviews)

Wavelength Reef Cruises

Shop 6/43-47 Macrossan St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

(1,373 reviews)

ABC Reef Safaris

Oceansports 3/34 Macrossan St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

(1,156 reviews)

Trinity Bay Lookout

48 Island Point Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

(973 reviews)

Mossman Gorge

Mossman Gorge Rd, Syndicate QLD 4873, Australia

(728 reviews)

4 Mile Beach Lookout

50 Murphy St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

(721 reviews)

Things to do

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas

8 hr

(856 reviews)

From $240

Silversonic 3 Outer Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Port Douglas

10 hr

(551 reviews)

From $233

Cairns Rainforest River Tubing

4h 30m

(751 reviews)

From $63

Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip

(2,069 reviews)

From $170

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns

5 hr

(228 reviews)

From $92

Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

4 hr

(412 reviews)

From $175

Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise

60 min

(1,798 reviews)

From $25

Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas

9 hr

(296 reviews)

From $178

Afternoon Low Isles Snorkelling & Sunset Sail from Port Douglas

5h 30m

(366 reviews)

From $259

Guided Eco Segway Tours Four Mile Beach Port Douglas

1h 30m

(66 reviews)

From $99

2 Hour Sunset Sailing

2 hr

(99 reviews)

From $77

Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train

8 hr

(68 reviews)

From $128

Frequently asked questions about Port Douglas

Where should I stay in Port Douglas?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Port Douglas:

By the Sea Port Douglas★ 4.9 · 487 reviews
Verandahs Boutique Apartments★ 4.9 · 8 reviews
Port Douglas Apartments★ 4.8 · 107 reviews
Macrossan House Boutique Holiday Apartments★ 4.8 · 78 reviews
Thala Beach Nature Reserve★ 4.7 · 744 reviews
Port Douglas Motel★ 4.7 · 324 reviews

What are the best luxury hotels in Port Douglas?

Top-rated 5-star hotels in Port Douglas:

Verandahs Boutique Apartments★ 4.9 · 8 reviews
Thala Beach Nature Reserve★ 4.7 · 744 reviews
Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments★ 4.7 · 183 reviews
Niramaya Villas and Spa★ 4.6 · 338 reviews
Peppers Beach Club★ 4.3 · 641 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Port Douglas?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Port Douglas:

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas★ 4.6 · 856 reviews · From $240
Silversonic 3 Outer Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Port Douglas★ 4.8 · 551 reviews · From $233
Cairns Rainforest River Tubing★ 4.7 · 751 reviews · From $63
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip★ 4.6 · 2,069 reviews · From $170

What day trips can I take from Port Douglas?

Full-day trips that start in Port Douglas:

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas★ 4.6 · 856 reviews · 8 hr · From $240
Silversonic 3 Outer Barrier Reef Sites in 1 Day from Port Douglas★ 4.8 · 551 reviews · 10 hr · From $233
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour from Port Douglas★ 4.8 · 296 reviews · 9 hr · From $178
Port Douglas: Kuranda tour with Skyrail or Scenic Train★ 4.7 · 68 reviews · 8 hr · From $128

What are some budget-friendly things to do in Port Douglas?

Well-reviewed activities from $30 or less:

Solar Whisper Daintree River Crocodile and Wildlife Cruise★ 4.9 · 1,798 reviews · From $25
1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise★ 4.8 · 1,041 reviews · From $28
Daintree River Cruise★ 4.6 · 516 reviews · From $28

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns

★ 4.6 · 228 reviews · From $92

Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas

★ 4.9 · 2,551 reviews · 9 hr · From $192

22°/ 22°

Light drizzle

3:15 AM local time (UTC+10)

Check weather

When to visit

October

28° / 22°

15 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

November

29° / 24°

17 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

December

29° / 24°

21 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JanuaryWarmest month

30° / 24°

26 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

February

29° / 24°

25 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

March

29° / 24°

23 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

April

28° / 24°

22 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

May

26° / 22°

16 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

June

25° / 20°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JulyColdest month

24° / 19°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

August

24° / 20°

14 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

September

26° / 21°

16 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild