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5 Things to Do in Port Douglas

Home > Port Douglas > Cruises | Day Trips | Shopping | Walks
by Kevin Liepins (subscribe)
A lover of Brisbane, the wonderful Wynnum Manly Bayside, and and the beautiful Scenic Rim. A freelance writer always looking for the new and quirky places and events in my own backyard.
Published August 20th 2020
Cruise, Walk, Shop & Dine in FNQ
Port Douglas is the perfect place to relax and explore the Daintree, Cape Tribulation and the Great Barrier Reef region.

Port Douglas
Four Mile Beach


1. Reef Trip – The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef, so no visit to the Tropical North is complete without a day trip out to experience it first hand. Sailaway Cruises takes you for an unforgettable trip to the Low Isles. READ MORE.

Port Douglas; Daintree; Cape Tribulation; Great Barrier Reef; Reef cruise; Sunset Cruise; shop; dine; Melaleuca Restaurant
Sailaway Cruise - Image from website


2. Sunset Cruise – Say farewell to a perfect day with a sunset cruise on Sailaway Cruises. READ MORE.

Sailaway Sunset Cruise
Sailaway Sunset Cruise - Image from website


3. Walk the Heritage Trail – Take the 1.5km walk around the Port Douglas headland and enjoy spectacular views of Four Mile Beach and the Daintree mountains. READ MORE.

Port Douglas heritage trail
View from Port Douglas heritage trail


4. Shop – Macrossan Street is a delightful boulevard with a mix of community and visitor shopping available. Boutiques, gifts and eateries sit beside mainstream stores and services. The perfect place to pick up a souvenir or gift.

Port Douglas shops
Main Street Shopping


5. Dine – A wonderful array of eateries are dotted around the town centre. Award-winning Melaleuca Restaurant is a must-visit for lunch or dinner. Taste the superb menu in alfresco surrounds and be served by attentive and friendly staff. READ MORE.

Port Douglas
Melaleuca Port Douglas


For more things to do in Port Douglas check out the Port Douglas Information Centre website.
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Naturally, Port Douglas is so far north it's sometimes hard to give it any coverage, so this compact yet informative review is a great idea, very useful article.
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