WELCOME TO PORT DOUGLAS AND
DAINTREE
where rainforest meets the reef
WHERE TWO WORLD HERITAGELISTED WONDERS COLLIDE
This is the place circled by nature, where two World Heritage areas meet, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. It is where families come to play, couples come to relax and travellers come to explore. The place to discover secluded beaches, welcoming villages, decadent dining and friendly locals. This is the place to unwind with a peaceful escape, engage in memorable experiences or discover pure exhilaration.
Emma
Tunnock, Executive Officer, Tourism Port Douglas Daintree
Tourism Port Douglas Daintree acknowledges the custodianship of the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef by the region’s Kuku Yalanji and Yirraganydji people whose rich cultures, heritage values, enduring connections and shared efforts protect our natural assets for future generations, and we pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Port Douglas and the Daintree is leading the way in its approach to sustainable tourism being the first to achieve Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Destination certification in late 2019.
Daintree Rainforest
PORT DOUGLAS AND THE DAINTREE
A change overcomes you when you turn off the highway. It’s the loosening of shoulders, deeper breathing, and appreciation of nature in its technicolour beauty. Welcome to your launchpad to the
Great Barrier Reef and the entryway to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation. You can swim in Mossman Gorge, spot saltwater crocodiles in the Daintree and Mowbray Rivers, or snorkel Low Isles and the outer reef.
Cassowary Falls
OUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY
As the world’s first destination to achieve Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Destination Certification, Port Douglas and the Daintree have made sustainable travel easy. This award reflects the region’s commitment to sustainable tourism and the protection of its extraordinary natural assets.
The Global Green Destinations Group has consistently recognised Port Douglas Daintree in the Top 100 World’s Most Sustainable Destinations, further solidifying its reputation for ongoing sustainable travel.
Home to two UNESCO World Heritagelisted sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, 80% of the region is protected and safeguarding these irreplaceable ecosystems is fundamental to the region’s sustainability efforts. The centre of everything Port Douglas
Daintree does is about being sustainable across the environment, economy, and culture, while sharing inspirational experiences.
Dozens of tour operators in Port Douglas Daintree have made sustainability their mission. From eco-certified reef tours to rainforest experiences that support Indigenous communities, these operators prioritise low-impact tourism. Many use renewable energy and contribute to reef restoration projects, ensuring that visitors can explore responsibly while helping to preserve one of the world’s most spectacular natural environments.
Sailaway’s VII catamaran and 100% Solar Electric E Tender Glass Bottom Boat
PARADISE BETWEEN THE REEF AND THE RAINFOREST
Port Douglas is a picturesque seaside village, with an air of tropical style and sophistication, nestled between the World Heritage-listed natural wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.
Port, as it’s known by the locals, has a laid-back feel yet boasts chic shopping boutiques, lively bars, fine food and wine, and its locals have an appreciation for arts and culture. This charming village is just right for couples, families, and solo travellers, with a full range of accommodation options, loads of adventurous tours and activities, or secluded places to relax and unwind. Macrossan Street and surrounds boast restaurants serving delicious interpretations of local produce, shop‘til-you-drop boutiques, art galleries and soothing day spas.
Port Douglas can house you in the lap of luxury in their world-class
resorts, elegant home-stays, and superb apartments. Or families and backpackers can enjoy plenty of affordable, comfy options in this easygoing village.
Nature lovers can refresh, restore and revitalise in the aquamarine waters of the Coral Sea and the crystal-clear creeks of Mossman Gorge.
Discover the world’s oldest living rainforest – the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation – or relax on the palm-fringed, golden sands of Four Mile Beach. For a change of pace, experience the world’s oldest living culture on a guided tour with the Kuku Yalanji people at Mossman Gorge. The choice is yours.
Port is also the hub for a huge range of tours and experiences. Pack your sense of adventure and try your hand at deep sea fishing, fly high at kite surfing, go jungle trekking, or explore one of the
seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef. Reef trips cater to travellers of all capabilities and know-how. Experienced divers can tick the world’s largest coral reef system off their bucket
list, newbies can dip their toes into the water and learn to dive or snorkel, or maybe you want to stay dry on a glass bottom boat. Everyone can enjoy this extraordinary underwater world.
Snorkel the reef
Rex Smeal Park
Aerial, Port Douglas
6 WAYS TO GET WILD WITH KIDS
HOOK-A-BARRA
The Ultimate Hook-A-Barra Fishing and Farm Tour is suitable for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re 5 or 95, Hook-A-Barra is fun for the whole family. They’ll get you hooked.
HARTLEY’S CROCODILE ADVENTURES
Take a walk through ‘Crocodile Time’ by exploring Hartley’s new Croc Centre. From ancient crocs, through to historical events and scientific research, it’s Croctabulous.
WINDSWELL’S RAINFOREST RIVER SUP
Take an enchanted rainforest stand up paddle board tour, under a World Heritage-listed canopy, for an unforgettable experience.
TREETOPS ADVENTURE
Treetops Adventure Cape Tribulation will give you a birds’-eye view of the ancient Daintree Rainforest – up to 15 metres above ground – through a fully guided two-hour Zipline Tour.
LADY DOUGLAS CRUISE
The iconic Lady Douglas takes you searching for Estuarine crocodiles and other wildlife on an idyllic, calm-water river cruise.
WILDLIFE HABITAT
The ultimate Aussie wildlife adventure. Explore acres of natural habitats. Experience unrivalled animal interactions. Immerse yourself amongst free roaming wildlife. Let your imagination run wild.
Lady Douglas River Cruise
Enjoy rod-bending action as you lure and land Australia’s favourite fish, the big, bad Barramundi, at Hook-A-Barra, Queensland’s number one land-based fishing experience. The iconic Barramundi remains elusive for most anglers. Not at Hook-A-Barra!
Just 30 minutes north of Port Douglas, or 10 minutes south of the Daintree ferry, Hook-A-Barra is the best opportunity you will ever get to land a Barra. And you don’t need any experience! Their farm is full of fish all thriving in ponds filled with tropical
saltwater from the pristine Daintree River. They’ve got everything you need to land a big one, at a fraction of the cost of a fishing charter.
Hook-A-Barra has something for everyone. The Barra Kitchen and Cafe serves delicious food and the freshest fish in Queensland. Hook-A-Barra has wheelchair access, and shade-covered tables overlooking the fishing ponds. Fishing can be booked in multiples of 1-hour blocks or join one of their Gourmet Farm Tours which includes a tempting tasting plate. Open 7 days.
Hook-A-Barra
WET TROPICS
Interact, adore, and be inspired by Australian wildlife at the award-winning Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. This iconic nature attraction lets your imagination run wild, immersing you in a world of wonder. Connect with free roaming wildlife, whilst exploring a range of native habitats, all offering unrivalled animal interactions and adventures.
The Wet Tropics is home to around one third of Australia’s 315 mammal species. Of those, 13 are found nowhere else in the world. A 5-day entry pass is included with admission. With over 600 animals and five habitats to explore, there’s lots to see and do.
Reserve your seat for the worldfamous Breakfast with the Birds in the Wetlands offering koala and bird feeding experiences while you dine on a delicious breakfast. Visiting Wildlife Habitat will ensure you meet a koala, capture a photo and make memorable holiday moments.
Join daily presentations, or book a private tour with experienced wildlife keepers, hand-feed kangaroos in Savannah, admire cassowaries and Lumholtz’s tree-kangaroos in the Rainforest, peek at possums in the Nocturnal House, and wonder at small birds in Woodlands.
Visit CrocArena, home of “Swim with the Salties.” This “off-the-scale” experience allows you to swim with giant crocs in a 180-degree clear swim spa. This spinetingling interaction is as wildly real as it gets. CrocArena also grants all visitors the opportunity to witness the bone crushing power of the mighty “Saltie” at daily feeding presentations.
Located in Port Douglas and only five minutes from hotels and the town centre, visiting is as easy as catching a local town shuttle. Staying in Cairns? Wildlife Habitat is only a scenic 50-minute drive north of Cairns.
SWIM WITH THE SALTIES
Immerse yourself in the aquatic world of the Estuarine Crocodile at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas’ very own CrocArena. This extraordinary Swim with the Salties experience offers visitors the chance to swim face-to-face with these majestic apex predators – and walk away with a story to tell. Plunge into an unparalleled adventure, where the adrenaline of swimming alongside these incredible creatures is rivalled only by the creation of long-lasting memories.
Southern Cassowary Koalas
Kangaroo feeding
CROCODILE ADVENTURES
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is a multi-award-winning, Advanced Ecotourism Accredited sanctuary, providing the ultimate immersive adventure for visitors who want to experience wildlife in a natural setting. Highlights include koala talk, crocodile cruises on Hartley’s Lagoon, crocodile and cassowary feeding shows, snake shows and crocodile farm tours.
Zootastic 5 is an exclusive, fully guided interactive wildlife tour. An experienced keeper escorts a maximum of six participants to feed or pat some of Australia’s most amazing species, including koalas, wombats, cassowaries, friendly pythons, beautiful parrots or kangaroos. Tours include a koala patting souvenir photo. Breakfast with the Koalas is also very popular.
Reptastic 5 allows a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with lots of splendid creatures. In this unique experience you will be guided by passionate keepers as you get up close
with giant pythons, American alligators, native reptiles and exotic tortoises. Or try Hartley’s signature ‘hands-on’ experience, The Big Croc Feed. You actually feed a giant ‘Saltie’ while supervised by a Hartley’s Croc Keeper. Reptastic has the option of a visit to meet Kozzie, North Queensland’s only Komodo Dragon. Extra costs applies. Visitors to Hartley’s can learn more from their specialised displays including the Gallery of Living Art Exhibit, Birds of Prey walk-through enclosure and Gondwana Gateway.
Opened in November 2024, the new Hartley’s Croc Centre is a state-of-theart, interactive exhibit taking visitors on a journey through “crocodile time”. Celebrating 90 years of Hartley’s; exhibits include our Traditional Owners, croc hunting to conservation, history of Hartley’s, Captain Cook Highway and Queensland Croc Wise research. You’ve got to see it to believe it! Transfers are available from Cairns, Palm Cove and Port Douglas.
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
A visit to Port Douglas and the Daintree is not complete without spending time visiting one of the natural wonders of the world – the Great Barrier Reef. The reef spans more than 2,000 kilometres, has more than 3,000 individual reefs and coral cays and some of the world’s most idyllic tropical islands. It’s the only living structure on Earth that can be seen from outer space. Great Barrier Reef trips, full-
day and half-day, depart daily from both Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation (subject to availability). You can explore this amazing underwater world on a snorkel tour, with no experience necessary. Port Douglas also offers scuba diving courses, or multi-dive packages for certified divers. Or, for those looking to stay high and dry, sailing trips, glass bottom boat and semisubmersible tours are available.
Snorkelling is the most popular way to experience the Great Barrier Reef. Marvel at spectacular coral formations thousands of years in the making and an amazing array of exotic rainbowcoloured tropical fish.
The Great Barrier Reef’s warm waters are a marine magnet attracting creatures ranging from birds to 100-tonne humpback whales. The currents and trade winds bring them from all over the world, including whales and dolphins attracted by the warm tropical waters. Plankton drifts towards the reef and provides food for whales. The warm waters also attract seahorses, barramundi, cod and Maori wrasse.
When you think of Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef, one name comes to mind – Quicksilver Cruises. Part of Port’s fabric for over 40 years, Quicksilver is known for their multi award-winning Great Barrier Reef experiences and is one of Australia’s pioneering eco-certified operators. From day trips to a spacious activity platform at the spectacular Agincourt Reef, dive and snorkel adventures visit three different sites with Silversonic, or spend a lazy day on the idyllic Low Isles aboard Wavedancer. You’ll be spoilt for choice. And now you can discover
the magic of scuba with a pool dive at Quicksilver Dive’s 5-star PADI training centre in the heart of Port. Professional dive instructors will teach you the basic skills for an exciting and fun experience. Once you’ve completed the Discover Scuba Pool Dive, you aren’t certified but will be ready to do an introductory dive in the magnificent Great Barrier Reef or even go on to get certified.
Calypso Port Douglas Reef Cruises offer a variety of family cruises, reef tours, and dive trips to the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkelling and diving the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is an adventure. Exploring the coral gardens in search of weird and wonderful marine creatures at Opal Reef and Agincourt Reef will keep you busy for hours.
Three sites are visited daily providing an insight into this large, unique and extraordinary living organism that is the Great Barrier Reef. Calypso’s customdesigned vessels offer the very best in comfort with spacious decks, day-bed style seating, air-conditioned saloons and submerged platforms, extending the width of the vessel, to allow for easy access to and from the water. Calypso also operates half-day snorkelling tours to the Low Isles as well as full luxury rainforest tours in their Mercedes Benz bus, with no more than 11 guests.
Pristine reef
Low Isles consists of two islands. Woody Island is an uninhabited coral/mangrove island while Low Island is a sandy coral cay typical of the Great Barrier Reef. Located only 15 kilometres off the coast of Port Douglas, Low Island’s picturesque setting with a lighthouse, thatched beach umbrellas on a wide, sandy beach, and lush vegetation is simply stunning. Port Douglas tours to Low Isles offer options to suit the most discerning traveller. Sail from Port Douglas on a full or half-day excursion or, for those looking for a little luxury, some boats offer ‘adults only’ experiences with small passenger numbers.
Another popular way to discover the Great Barrier Reef is to take to the seas and enjoy the tranquility of sailing. Visit Low Isles or Mackay Coral Cay while you sip champagne and nibble on canapes as you watch the sun set over the mountains of the Daintree Rainforest. Tours to the Great Barrier Reef will take you to sites that make up the most pristine parts of the World Heritage area, including coral cays, Low Isles, and the Ribbon Reefs.
If you’re seeking a luxurious option with pure sailing on beautiful yachts and small numbers of guests, join Sailaway Reef & Island Tours. They offer either a full-day experience to the island, suitable for all ages, or enjoy a later start with the Afternoon Sunset Sail for adults only, combining snorkelling and sunset sailing.
Their team of marine biologists will offer expert guiding and take you on a snorkel tour over the coral gardens to spot turtles, beautiful corals and a variety of marine life.
A guided Low Isles Heritage Walk is also an opportunity to fully appreciate the history and authenticity of this idyllic tropical island. When looking out to sea at night from the Port Douglas Daintree coast, Low Isles Lighthouse can be clearly seen with one white flash every ten seconds. This has been consistent since 1878, a recognisable “heartbeat” of the Great Barrier Reef for over 147 years! Sailaway is a local family business, passionate about the environment and sustainability and sets the standard high for nature-based experiences of the Great Barrier Reef. Attracting discerning, environmentally-conscious visitors and primarily powered by wind, Sailaway has been carbon neutral since 2012 and nationally awarded for best practice and sustainability. Looking for more adventure on the wild side? Sailaway to the Outer Reef to Mackay Coral Cay for the ultimate snorkelling experience at two reef locations and explore the aqua waters of this stunning reef system. Sailaway’s marine biologists will give an entertaining reef presentation, guided snorkel safaris and glass bottom boat tours. It’s a fully inclusive day with delicious food and beverages.
Explore the reef
Ocean Safari offers an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation. The half-day eco tour visits two snorkel destinations, each with an extraordinary array of marine life and coral species. After a fast 25-minute ride, guests are ready to snorkel two fabulous locations, and with a maximum of 25 passengers, guests experience tropical paradise in the pleasure of a small group. Ocean Safari provides a complete reef and rainforest package, also offering onsite camping and cabin accommodation at Safari Lodge and delicious meal options at the Turtle Rock Cafe.
Just a short stroll from tropical beaches, Safari Lodge offers cosy cabins and shaded campsites in the Daintree Rainforest – the perfect base for exploring. Featuring minimalistic yet modern accommodation and camping with all the facilities, Safari Lodge has the complete Cape Tribulation package – Eat, Stay and Play. Dine at the onsiteTurtle Rock Cafe, snorkel withOcean Safari’s daily reef tours, explore with local rainforest tours and experience natural adventures throughout the National Park.
Ocean Safari, quickest tour to the reef
FISHING
Port Douglas is one of the world’s premier sports and game fishing destinations. Anglers have the chance to bend a rod at every type of fishing on the reef, or in the river.
The Great Barrier Reef has phenomenal fishing and the MV Norseman has been operating day tours to the reef longer than anyone else in the region.
The Norseman is custom-built for reef fishing and has the latest technology for fish finding and every modern convenience including a broad, open deck space, fully air-conditioned saloon and licensed bar. They now cater for small groups (1– 6 people) and private charters, at sea or in the estuaries, in their new boat Odin.
FULL DAY REEF FISHING norseman
Our friendly professional crew are passionate shermen with 30 years local reef shing experience. We o er shared or private charter and there is plenty of room to enjoy the air-conditioned saloon and bridge, licensed bar, entertainment centre, expansive rear deck with sport shing platform and upstairs sun lounges.
Berth 4, Marano’s Fuel Wharf 35-39 Port Street, Port Douglas
Fishing with MV Norseman
THE UNIQUE LADY DOUGLAS RIVER CRUISE
The unique paddle boat Lady Douglas has been operating wildlife and crocodile spotting river cruises on the Dickson Inlet for over 35 years.
Lady Douglas runs four river cruises every day which includes a complimentary drink and snack box. They have great success searching for Estuarine crocodiles and other wildlife on an idyllic calm water river cruise through the mangrove forests around Port Douglas. Being an ECO-certified vessel they do not disturb the unique mangrove ecosystem, nor damage any wildlife or flora along the way, giving visitors the chance to spot a saltwater Estuarine crocodile in their natural, wild habitat. No feeding is allowed in Queensland so all sightings and encounters are unplanned and in the
natural environment, giving visitors a vary rare and special experience.
Each cruise includes both an exploration far up Dickson Inlet and a cruise to the inlet entrance. An entertaining and informative commentary covers mangroves, crocodiles, local history of Port Douglas and all there is to know about the area.
Lady Douglas
Crocodile Spotting
WATER SPORTS
Port Douglas is ground zero for watersports. Nestled on a peninsula, straddled by Four Mile Beach and a natural harbour, and with easy access to the Great Barrier Reef, every aqua-based activity is available, from the chill-seeking to the thrill-seeking.
Port is home base for scuba divers and snorkellers, kite surfers, stand-up paddleboarders (SUP), and whitewater rafters.
If you’re searching for the real “Spot X” for watersports in Port Douglas, then look no further than WindSwell’s adventures, the local specialists for over 30 years. Check out their kite surfing school at the southern end of Four Mile Beach, a mecca for watersports. Windswell’s expert crew caters for everyone, in all conditions, and for every level of riding, from beginner to advanced.
Start your day with a wakeboarding and tubing session or add their new Fliteboard to your session and feel the freedom of taking flight above the water!
Windswell also specialise in small-group, private boat charters, maximising your time on the water. Snorkel coral reefs, pull up at remote tropical islands with secluded beaches and enjoy the expertise of their on-board marine biologist and watersports instructors.
A cool afternoon activity is Windswell’s Rainforest River SUP Adventure on the
Mossman River. Enjoy a guided river ride, swim, rope swing and a platter of exotic local fruits.
Finish your day with a Sunset Sail on Windswell’s new racing catamaran. Sit back, relax, enjoy the ride and a cold beverage, while soaking up the beautiful views of Port Douglas.
TOURS AND ADVENTURES
If enjoying the tranquillity of Cape Tribulation’s natural environment is not quite enough for you, a host of actionpacked activities await. Literally get off the beaten track and take a 4WD adventure on the epic Bloomfield Track. Get wet snorkelling, diving, or swimming the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef or take the plunge into a rainforest waterhole. Burn some calories bushwalking through the rainforest, mountain biking or horse riding. No matter what you and the family choose to do, it’s bound to be an unforgettable experience.
Billy Tea Safaris is a true local company, having been locally owned and operated for more than 40 years and are the pioneers of the Daintree Rainforest tour. As an advanced eco-certified tour operator, Billy Tea Safaris is a provider of world-class, small group experiences with unique itineraries to the Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation as well as Cairns’ only full-day tour to the Outback and Chillagoe. With Billy Tea Safaris and Down Under Cruise and Dive, you can combine the Great Barrier Reef with the Rainforest and Outback for the
ultimate adventure in Tropical North Queensland.
Experience Far North Queensland’s latest ziplining adventure in the Daintree Rainforest. Treetops Adventure Cape Tribulation will give a bird’s-eye view of this ancient rainforest– up to 15 metres above ground – through a fully guided two-hour Zipline Tour. After being harnessed up and provided with a safety briefing, guests will begin their tour with three ziplines spanning between 15 and 30m which will lead them to an 8m high enclosed 360-degree viewing tower. Guests will also enjoy an immersive and tranquil treetop walk, along suspended bridges and staircases throughout the canopy. A spectacular 130-metre dual zipline completes the tour. Group sizes will be capped at ten visitors with two fully trained guides per tour. Treetops Adventure Cape Tribulation also includes interpretive talks and a digital photo package. Tours operate daily and bookings are essential.
Billy Tea Safaris’ Daintree Tour
Treetops Adventure Cape Tribulation
DAINTREE RAINFOREST / CAPE TRIBULATION TOUR
Meet Traditional Owners, swim at Mossman Gorge, cruise the Daintree River and experience a multitude of landscapes, from forest to mangroves and beaches.
PORT DOUGLAS RAFTING TOUR (Half day)
Our Port Douglas Rafting Tours are an adrenaline rush and fantastic introduction to white water rafting. Half day tours hosted on the Barron River, in the Barron Gorge National Park.
The rainforest is calling your name, and Cairns Adventure Group is ready to take you on an unforgettable journey. Every day, they embark on thrilling adventures of discovery, including two epic tours departing from Port Douglas:
Daintree Rainforest/Cape Tribulation Tour: Step into the world’s oldest tropical rainforest in the magnificent Daintree National Park. Your action-packed day will be filled with the wonders of the Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, and Mossman Gorge. Experience an authentic Indigenous Welcome to Country and Smoke Ceremony, swim in pristine waterholes, and explore the enchanting rainforest boardwalks of Mossman Gorge. Cruise the Daintree River, spot the infamous estuarine crocodiles, and let their experienced guides lead you through the lush rainforest to the sandy shores of Cape Tribulation.
Port Douglas Rafting Tour: Feel the adrenaline rush on the mighty Barron River, a fantastic introduction to white water rafting. These half-day tours take place in the stunning Barron Gorge National Park, where towering rainforest mountains, giant granite boulders, and the ever-changing river create an exhilarating mix of nail-biting Grade-3 rapids and peaceful, calm water floating. With guaranteed water levels yearround, rafting tours operate every day. No experience is necessary, as their world-class River Guides have got you covered.
Answer the call of the rainforest and embark on an adventure that will leave you inspired and invigorated!
Port Douglas Rafting Tour
The exclusive Daintree Sensations bus tour takes you to explore the hidden treasures of this beautiful, bountiful region. You’ll visit private properties, meet local growers and farmers, and sample their award-winning produce. This indulgent tasting tour includes the Australian Chocolate Farm, where you’ll learn the process of transforming bean to bar, to decadent sweet treat. The next stop is at Scomazzon’s Fruit
A Taste Sensation Daintree Food Tour
Farm and Store where you’ll see hand harvesting, before sampling some seasonal, exotic tropical fruits. On to the Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm for an exclusive farm tour and delicious barra tasting. From here they take you off the beaten path, to the stunning Cassowary Falls in the Daintree Rainforest. Refresh with a swim and feast by the falls on a sensational tasting board made from a collection of the day’s adventures.
Local, small business, meet the maker.
DELIGHTS OF THE DAINTREE, ON A JOURNEY OF DELICIOUS DISCOVERY. A RAINFOREST FOOD ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER.
TROPICAL FRUIT WATERFALL PICNIC
FULL DAY TOURS. WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY.
Join our exclusive Daintree Sensations boutique bus tour. Pick-ups from Port Douglas commencing at 9am and returning around 5pm. Your day has been carefully curated to ensure a leisurely pace. It starts with coffee and chocolate, moves on to tropical fruits and delights, serves up delicious barra at the Daintree Saltwater Barramundi Farm and ends at Cassowary Falls, a beautiful Daintree waterfall where you will enjoy a gourmet tasting platter. Advance bookings are required, so give us a call on (07) 4098 7117.
Daintree Sensations tour
Daintree Sensations tour
WALKS AND HIKES
Some places can only be accessed on foot and, good news for avid walkers, the scenery of the walking and hiking trails around Port Douglas and the Daintree will take your breath away, faster than any day-hike.
1. FLAGSTAFF HILL WALKING TRAIL PORT DOUGLAS
Distance: Approximately 1.3kms each way. Fitness level: Intermediate
This walking trail provides a link between Four Mile Beach and Rex Smeal Park, guaranteeing magnificent views of the beach, Low Isles, Snapper Island and the Daintree Rainforest. Wrapping itself around the pinnacle point of Port Douglas, the track meanders through bushland up to the iconic Flagstaff Hill Lookout, then down to the Rex Smeal Park on the other side of the point.
2. THE BUMP TRACK & MOWBRAY FALLS
Distance: Approximately 12kms return. Fitness level: Intermediate to Experienced
The Bump Track is a historic walking
trail beginning in the foothills behind Port Douglas. A scenic yet challenging hike through lush rainforest and open woodlands, the trail ascends steeply from the coast, rewarding hikers with panoramic views of the Coral Sea and surrounding mountains. A highlight is Mowbray Falls, a stunning cascade providing a refreshing stop, with crystal-clear waters tumbling into a tranquil swimming hole.
3. MOUNT SORROW RIDGE TRAIL
Distance: Approximately 7kms return. Fitness level: Experienced
The Mount Sorrow Ridge Walk climbs from the Cape Tribulation coast along the rugged ridge of Mount Sorrow to a picturesque lookout. This steep, difficult trail winds through dense rainforest, home to unique wildlife like cassowaries and Tree kangaroos. At the summit, hikers enjoy panoramic vistas over the Daintree coastline and Cape Tribulation. This demanding trek is only for experienced hikers. Allow at least 6 hours to complete.
Mowbray National Park hiking
MOUNTAIN BIKING AND CYCLING
Whether you’re mad for mountain biking, looking to test yourself on an MTB Skills Park, or just wanting to get around Port on a pushie, there’s something for all types of twowheeled transportation.
For a fun, free, healthy way to explore town, Port Douglas has a network of bike paths, or you can even ride on the sand for the entire length of fabulous Four Mile Beach.
For mountain bikers of all skill sets, the newly built MTB Skills Park is right
in the heart of Port Douglas village. This state-of-the-art park features everything from jump lines and tabletops to timber obstacles.
Adventure seekers have several epic mountain bike trails within a short drive of Port Douglas, from the challenging to the chilled. The famous 6km Bump Track descends to the foothills behind Port Douglas and includes a hardcore 2km descent. It also links up with dozens of kilometres of awesome mountain bike trails.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
Four Mile Beach
ART GALLERIES
Yalanji Arts is a 100% Aboriginalowned art centre, offering support and advocacy for Kuku Yalanji artists. Yalanji Arts’ beautiful new retail outlet in Macrossan Street, Port Douglas carries a wonderful range of hand-printed fabrics, handmade ceramics and unique merchandise, all celebrating the culture
and connection to Country of the Kuku Yalanji people. Each piece is completely unique and was created in their community-based Mossman Gorge studio. Yalanji Art’s stunning works can also be purchased from the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre or through their online store.
We specialise in handcrafted ceramics, screen printed textiles, prints on paper and authentic giftware.
100% ABORIGINAL OWNED ART CENTRE
Supporting Kuku Yalanji artists from Mossman Gorge and our country.
Shop 4 & 5 40-42 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas
arts@yalanji.com.au yalanjiarts.com.au
Yalanji Arts
SHOPPING
Shopping in Port Douglas is a delight, offering everything from chic boutiques to charming souvenir shops. Wander along Macrossan Street and discover exquisite Indigenous art, locally crafted jewellery, and stylish resort wear. Whether you’re seeking unique gifts or designer fashion, Port Douglas has something to take home and remind you of your holiday in paradise.
Since 1993, Jungle Road Clothing, right in the heart of Macrossan Street, has been your natural fibres fashion destination. They’ve always believed that fashion should do more than
make you look good; it should make you feel good too. Whether you’re a trendsetter, or prefer timeless classics, they ensure a value-formoney price range to suit everyone.
Available online or at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, 25 minutes south of Port Douglas, Croctique’s luxury leather goods are truly unique. Leather made from the skin of the saltwater crocodile is renowned for its attractive, symmetrical pattern and no two skins are the same. Croctique’s products are sustainably sourced from Hartley’s farm where no wild-caught crocodiles are used.
Shopping on Macrossan Street
Croctique Handbags
BELTS I WALLETS I PURSES I HAND BAGS I UNI-SEX WALLETS COIN PURSES I BACKPACKS I CLUTCH PURSES
AVAILABLE FROM Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti. Ph 4055 3576
If you are looking for great Australian-made and international clothing, Jungle Road in Port Douglas offers a great range to choose from. The store stocks high-quality, casual, classy merchandise with an emphasis on natural fibres including cotton, bamboo, hemp, modal, silk and linen. A wide choice of International and Australian labels affording an excellent opportunity to mix and match styles.
• Verge • Gordon Smith • Escape by OQ A wide range of resort and beachwear
• Cafe Latte • Orientique • Namastai
• Lou Lou Bamboo • Claire Powell
• Naturals by Olive et Julie
Specialising in natural fibres, linen, cotton hemp, modal and bamboo clothing and accessories for women including...
Verge I Naturals by Olive et Julie I Gordon Smith
Cafe Latte I Claire Powell I Namastai
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ACCOMMODATION – STAY IN PARADISE
From luxury hotels and resorts, apartments, villas, riverside B&Bs and homestays, Port Douglas combines a relaxed, friendly lifestyle with a range of quality accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Port Douglas has it all, from the sheer indulgence of being pampered in the lavish surroundings of an international hotel or resort, to the comfort and convenience of a motel or holiday unit.
Get back to natureand try some camping with the ocean as your setting or enjoy a home away from home with a variety of B&Bs or hometsays. In Port Douglas your accommodation always has a backdrop of astonishing beauty. Let one of Australia’s most stunning locations be yours, whatever your budget.
PORT DOUGLAS GETAWAYS
6/28 Wharf Street, Port Douglas
With 60 hand-picked properties to choose from, Port Douglas Getaways offers the premier choice of luxury holiday homes, villas and boutique apartments in a range of locations from absolute beachfront to private hideaway.
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THE NEWPORT ON MACROSSAN
16 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas
Have a real break away from home and kids in the heart of Port Douglas. The Newport is a family-run business that believes a holiday is all about escaping stress. Clean, comfortable, contemporary rooms and apartments. Nonsmoking property. Fast free WiFi. Heated swimming pool. Adults only accommodation.
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EXECUTIVE RETREATS
Port Douglas
Stay in luxury, play in paradise. Executive Retreats are the specialists in Tropical North Queensland holiday accommodation and honeymoon getaways. Choose between unique and luxurious absolute beachfront homes, villas, apartments and boutique resorts.
Pool Resort Port Douglas
PORT DOUGLAS ACCOMMODATION
366 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas
Great things come to those who book with the holiday accommodation specialists, offering a wide range of private homes, villas and apartments in Port Douglas. From family trips on a budget to decadent luxury escapes, they will help you find precisely what you need for your next tropical getaway.
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Mossman Gorge guided walk
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VILLA SAN MICHELE
39–41 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas
Situated in the heart of Port Douglas on vibrant Macrossan Street, Villa San Michele features 1 & 2 Bedroom, 4-star boutique apartments featuring free Wi-Fi, kitchen facilities and private balcony. Two heated swimming pools, spa, poolside barbeque, tour desk, complimentary parking and guest laundry are also available.
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70 Mowbray River Road, Port Douglas
Stay in a deluxe villa, cabin, caravan or tent set in lush tropical gardens, relax by the pool while your kids have fun on the waterpark slides and Kangaroo Jumper. Waterpark day passes available.
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SALTWATER LUXURY APARTMENTS
30 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas
With its central location, stunning pool deck and incredible views, Saltwater Luxury Apartments is the place to stay in Port Douglas. Featuring 1, 2 & 3 bedroom fully self-contained chic apartments, look no further for affordable luxury accommodation in the heart of Port Douglas.
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POOL RESORT PORT DOUGLAS
19–37 St Crispins Avenue, Port Douglas
The 4-star Pool Resort Port Douglas offers a selection of modern self-contained apartments, all spacious, and nestled around a glittering, 185-metre central swimming lagoon. Combining stunning hinterland views and friendly onsite management and it sets the scene for a holiday of rest, relaxation and rejuvenation.
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LAZY LIZARD INN
121 Davidson Steet, Port Douglas
This small independent motel offers spacious, quiet, clean and affordable accommodation to rest and relax in. Lots of space and lots of fresh air. The Lazy Lizard is a short stroll from many Port Douglas attractions including the famous Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas Village Shopping Centre, restaurants and sidewalk cafes.
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Four Mile Baech
Mossman Gorge guided walk
EVENTS
Dance under the stars at a waterfront festival, feast on fresh produce under the palms with celebrity chefs or nail a PB on your MTB. Experiencing one of Port Douglas’ legendary events will take your holiday to the next level.
To keep up with local events, please see website below.
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PORT DOUGLAS RACE WEEK
13-17 MAY 2025
Join the Port Douglas Yacht Club for a fabulous week of sailing, in one the world’s best playgrounds for the sport. The six-race series includes passage races around the stunning Low Isles and Snapper Islands, and technical buoy racing off the famous Four Mile Beach.
PORT DOUGLAS GRAN FONDO
12-14 SEPTEMBER 2025
Australia’s most visually spectacular cycling festival features a Gran Fondo course along the stunning Great Barrier Reef Drive between Port Douglas and Palm Cove, with breathtaking views of the Coral Sea.
Port Douglas Carnivale
PORT DOUGLAS CARNIVALE
23-25 MAY 2025
Carnivale 2025, celebrating the very best of Tropical North Queensland. A mecca for lovers of music, performance art, food, and fun in the sun, Carnivale attracts tens of thousands of revellers to one of the most beautiful parts of the world.
13 SEPTEMBER 2025
This exciting new event on the annual Australian running calendar is part of the Port Douglas Gran Fondo Festival. So why not run on the Saturday and ride on the Sunday?! Or just watch the competitors sweat it out? Either way, this is the perfect excuse to visit this stunning region.
IRONMAN CAIRNS
15 JUNE 2025
The swim and bike legs of this iconic Ironman event are held in beautiful Port Douglas and the race ends on the Cairns Esplanade. With a stunning course and electric atmosphere, it’s no wonder Ironman Cairns earned the titleof World’s Best Ironman in 2022.
PORT DOUGLAS MARLIN CHALLENGE
1-4 OCTOBER 2025
Anglers from all over the world descend on the Marlin Coast to compete with locals for the challenge of catching one the ocean’s greatest prizes. Join the game boats, crews and teams of anglers in their hope of landing a 1,000lb monster fish!
TASTE PORT DOUGLAS
7-10 AUGUST 2025
Experience a world-class food festival in one of Australia’s favourite gourmet destinations. Prepare to be inspired by exceptional cooking, and unforgettable dining experiences while you learn the art of cooking from talented experts.
PORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL
18-19 OCTOBER 2025
Join Australian cinema luminaries, and budding film makers, in balmy Port Douglas. Enjoy two days of inspiring workshops and world-class short films as creators vie for over $15,000 worth of prizes.
Port Douglas Carnivale Beach Day
MOSSMAN
Mossman is a picturesque little township 20 kilometres north of Port Douglas, traditionally known for its sugar cane and friendly locals. However, today Mossman has a burgeoning reputation for Aboriginal culture, art galleries, and is best known as the gateway to the spectacular Mossman Gorge.
Just five minutes west of town is the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre, your access point to Mossman Gorge in the World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park. A shuttle bus takes visitors from the centre to the gorge. From there, choose from four walking tracks, cool off with a swim or enjoy a picnic. The Mossman River tumbles through lush rainforest, making its
way over huge granite boulders that line the gorge, creating freshwater swimming holes and stunning photo opportunities.
A must-do is the Cultural Centre’s guided Ngadiku (Nar-di-gul) Dreamtime Walk tour. Get a deeper understanding of the ancient rainforest, learn about traditional plant uses and gain a rare insight into the special relationship the local Kuku Yalanji people have with the rainforest on this 90-minute tour.
Visitors can also choose from four selfguided walks, ranging from the easy 270 metre Baral Marrjanga walk to the moderate Rainforest Circuit Track, which is 2.4 kilometres return.
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vibrant Community Club at the gateway to the spectacular Mossman Gorge
Mossman Gorge Dreamtime Walk Tour
Club Mossman
Cane Train going through Mossman Club Mossman welcomes you. Discover a new generation in gaming, sporting and entertainment facilities with the same genuine hospitality they have provided since 1945. Enjoy fabulous bowling facilities, delicious food, and exciting entertainment.
The club is a haven for locals and visitors alike, at the gateway to the Mossman Gorge, offering a welcoming atmosphere and unforgettable experiences. Open daily for lunch and dinner, there’s always something happening – check their website for a packed What’s On calendar.
Visit Janbal Gallery for an unprecedented opportunity to join acclaimed Aboriginal artist Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley for his renowned Aboriginal art workshops. A Mossman local, Binna is passionate about sharing his cultural knowledge, Dreamtime stories and creative visual interpretations of Kuku Yalanji life. During his 2-hour workshops, Binna covers the use of symbols, language, colours, line work, paint and traditional tools used in traditional Aboriginal art. All paints, art materials and tuition are included, allowing you to create your very own artwork to take home with you.
JANBAL GALLERYABORIGINAL ART WORKSHOPS
5 Johnston Road, Mossman
Come and participate in a unique and memorable Aboriginal art workshop with local Brian ‘Binna’ Swindley. Create your very own artwork to take home with you while learning about Kuku Yalanji culture, history and stories.
Janbal Gallery – Aboriginal Art Workshops
Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery is a boutique, family-run winery producing tropical fruit wines from organic fruits grown and harvested on the property at Shannonvale, just 20 minutes north of Port Douglas and 10 minutes from Mossman. For more than 20 years the Woodall family has been making awardwinning wines, from very dry wines to medium flavoured, full-bodied and port-style wines. Made from mango, lychee, passionfruit, lime, black sapote and other rare fruits, all are expertly produced to commercial standards. All wines are single-fruit wines, not blends, and the fruits, all grown organically in their orchard, have big flavours that
are retained in the wine. Seasonally harvested, locally-grown fruits are handcrafted into delicious, highquality wines, proudly presented by the charming owners for your tasting pleasure. Distinctive flavours such as ginger, the perfect pairing to authentic Thai cuisine, jaboticaba and passionfruit, the ideal accompaniment to a good cheese platter, all are available to try at the cellar door.
DAB Studio Gallery is a hidden gem located in a beautiful heritage-listed building at 11 Mill St, Mossman (20 mins north of Port Douglas). DAB is a notfor-profit community arts centre run by volunteers. It is a hub for local artists and
Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Wines Yalanji Arts
artisans, providing quality opportunities for the whole community to learn, create, exhibit and inspire. DAB offers a program of art classes that are suitable for beginners and those wishing to expand their skills. Visit DAB’s Gallery & Gift Shop to view the amazing array of locally unique handmade artworks and maybe take something home to remember your visit to the Far North Tropics. Follow them on Facebook – ‘dabmossman’.
Yalanji Arts is a 100% Aboriginal-owned art centre, providing support and advocacy for Kuku Yalanji artists from Mossman Gorge and the surrounding area. Yalanji Arts’ unique works are available for purchase inside the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
and in their newly opened retail outlet in Macrossan Street in Port Douglas and at the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre. Yalanji Arts specialises in ceramics, screen printed fabrics, prints on paper and unique merchandise, all celebrating the culture and connection to Country of the Kuku Yalanji people. Each hand-crafted piece is completely unique and was created in their studio, located within the Mossman Gorge Aboriginal community, on the border of the Daintree National Park. Their studio is closed to the public but offers special interest groups (minimum numbers apply) customised arts experiences and workshops by appointment. Please email arts@yalanji.com.au.
DAB STUDIO GALLERY
11 Mill St, Mossman
DAB offers quality locally made artworks in a variety of mediums, including acrylic and water colour paintings, pottery (both functional & sculptural), glass work, mixed media, printmaking and more. Open Monday to Saturday 10am – 2pm.
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DAB Studio Gallery
INDIGENOUS CULTURE
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
The Kuku Yalanji people are the Traditional Owners of the lands of Port Douglas Daintree and welcome you to come and learn about their fascinating traditions and way of life. It’s a wonderful opportunity for visitors, and the region has several ways to experience this ancient living culture.
Today, the Kuku Yalanji people are very active in the tourism industry, offering
a unique insight into their culture and its connection to Country. Be welcomed to their land in a traditional “smoking ceremony” before taking a guided walk with an Aboriginal guide. Dreamtime stories have been told for thousands of years and are another fascinating way to learn about Aboriginal culture and a great place to experience this is at the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre.
A must-do is their guided Ngadiku (Nar-di-gul) Dreamtime Walk tour. Get a deeper understanding of the ancient flora and fauna of the rainforest and learn about traditional plant uses and Kuku Yalanji culture, giving visitors a rare insight into the special relationship the local Indigenous people have with the rainforest.
Dreamtime Walks leave from the Cultural Centre four times daily at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. Bookings are essential and subject to availability. Duration is 90 minutes and includes freshly made damper and billy tea at the end of your walk.
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
Yalanji Ceramics
CRUISE THE DAINTREE RIVER
The Daintree River, winding through the oldest living rainforest in the world, is one of the longest rivers on the Australian east coast at 140 kilometres. It harbours 35 mangrove fish species and its lush swamp forest attracts rare and locally prolific bird life, frogs and insect species.
Fishing the Daintree River is an outstanding experience. There’s a huge diversity of species from the saltwater ecosystem at the river mouth, to the brackish water in the middle reaches and the freshwater in the upper parts.
Cruise the Daintree River on a guided tour spotting wildlife while you get
closer to nature. This is the best way of seeing and understanding the river’s ecosystem and wildlife.
Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises has been cruising the Daintree since 1979 and have two launch points from which to start your river adventure.
The Daintree River is the habitat of the Estuarine (saltwater) crocodile and wildlife cruises on the river have become renowned for their success in croc-spotting. The Daintree River has a population of about 70 adult crocodiles, some up to six metres in length, and there’s nothing more exciting than seeing these prehistoric monsters in the wild!
Tours are conducted in the conservation zone of the river, which means feeding the crocodiles is not allowed. Crocodile-spotting and wildlife river tours leave from various points along the river, including the ferry crossing and Daintree Village.
Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises
Aerial of Daintree Village
DISCOVER THE DAINTREE
When it comes to exotic flora and fauna, the Daintree Rainforest really is the sparkling jewel in Australia’s crown. In the heart of this paradise, the world’s oldest lowland tropical rainforest, is the Daintree Discovery Centre where adventure, wonder, education, culture, sustainability and the natural environment come together for an unforgettable experience.
For three decades, this eco-certified attraction has been welcoming visitors of all ages, allowing them to safely explore all levels of the Daintree Rainforest from the critter-rich forest floor to the very top of the rainforest canopy.
Highlights include the 23-metre-high Canopy Tower, offering five different viewing platforms that await your ascent up 112 steps. Discover the Cassowary Circuit and Bushtucker Trail, where you will have the chance to see ancient King ferns or find yourself standing beneath a huge 500-year-old Strangler fig tree. You can also explore the newly opened Jarrabina Terraces, an elevated trail offering expansive views, unique
photo opportunities, and another perspective on this incredible rainforest environment.
For a closer look at the forest’s intricate biodiversity, the 11-metrehigh Aerial Walkway offers an up-close view of Daintree’s giant basket ferns teeming with hidden birds, frogs and even possums.
Situated in a known cassowary corridor, the Centre presents a chance of seeing one of these exceptional birds in the wild.
The Centre also offers the chance to engage with live jungle bugs, discover aquatic wonders in the freshwater aquarium, go on Country with Juan Walker in an immersive 3D hologram experience, all while having plenty of fun.
Alternatively, unleash your inner adventurer in the Jurassic Forest, where dinosaurs will transport you to a prehistoric world where dinosaurs once ruled.
The Daintree Discovery Centre has received the prestigious Ecotourism Australia’s Gecko Award for Ecotourism and the United Nations Award for
Daintree Discovery Centre
Leadership in Sustainability. At the Discovery Centre, they don’t just preach conservation, they live it.
As part of the experience, visitors are given an audio guide, available in eight languages, as well as a 68-page guide to take home. Children will have an amazing time, with their own special interpretive tour and displays, plus activities that are entertaining and creative. There is an interpretive centre with touch screens, a cutting-edge VR zone, all-ability access for prams, strollers and wheelchairs, and gorgeous views from the coffee shop overlooking McLean’s Creek. The Centre’s commitment to accessibility is evident throughout, with inclusive pathways, multilingual audio guides and engaging virtual reality experiences designed for all visitors.
Make use of the complimentary 7-day return pass to experience the rainforest in different weather conditions and use your knowledge to further explore the 1200 square kilometres of the Daintree Rainforest. Arrive prepared and leave plenty of time to explore the amazing Daintree Discovery Centre.
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DAINTREE COAST - CAPE TRIBULATION
As you take the Daintree River Ferry on your way to Cape Tribulation you’re disconnecting from the outside world and stepping back in time. It’s home to the world’s oldest rainforest and its largest coral reef. It’s a place of raw and wild beauty, where you can emerge from the dense rainforest onto the sunbleached sands of an isolated beach.
The Daintree Coast offers many activities, from the easy-going to the exciting. Nature lovers can experience
first-hand a place that Sir David Attenborough described as “the most extraordinary place on Earth”. A guided tour will explain the intricacies of this ancient ecosystem and introduce you to strange creatures found nowhere else.
Escape to Cape Tribulation Camping, the only beachfront camping in Cape Trib, right next to the Daintree Rainforest National Park! Perfectly located within walking distance to the town centre and a local swimming hole, they offer campsites
Enjoy a unique camping holiday in the world’s oldest rainforest
Cape Tribulation Camping offers the ultimate beachfront experience in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest with cabins, powered and unpowered beachfront sites, modern facilities, the Sandbar (open to the public lunch and dinner) and friendly service. Come visit & experience “Where the Rainforest Meets the Reef”
Sandbar, Cape Tribulation Camping
Cape Tribulation, Daintree Coast
to suit every camper and vehicle size or indulge yourself in their newest addition; air-conditioned beach huts. The Sandbar (open to the public lunch and dinner) offers a laid-back atmosphere, specialty wood-fired pizzas, tap beer, cocktails, and barista coffee. Enjoy the pool table, big screen TV, or chill by the firepit.
Take a break, unwind, and stay a few days immersed in the ancient Daintree Rainforest, at Daintree Siesta. Centrally
located, yet away from the crowds, their air-conditioned rainforest accommodation provides cosy comfort, while the unique campground (powered and unpowered sites) has spaces for tents, campervans and caravans, surrounded by nature. Appreciate their exclusive forest walking tracks or book the new Rainforest Connections Walk for a “forest bathing” experience. Enjoy a delicious meal at the al-fresco licensed restaurant (lunch & dinner Sunday to Friday).
DAINTREE SIESTA
1973 Cape Tribulation Rd Diwan, Daintree Rainforest. An affordable, nature-immersive stay surrounded by the Daintree Rainforest. For slow travellers, nature lovers, and eco-conscious guests, we provide a relaxing space with comfortable accommodation and campground. On-site licensed restaurant. Self-guided and facilitated walks. Mention this ad when booking for a free pot of Daintree Tea!
Aerial Daintree Siesta
If enjoying the tranquillity of the Daintree Coast is not enough, a host of action-packed activities await. Get off the beaten track on the Bloomfield Track, get wet in tropical waters or a pristine rainforest waterhole, or try bushwalking or horse riding.
Explore, rest, revive and replenish at the Daintree Fan Palm Farm, a completely off-grid and self-sustained enterprise. Indulge yourself in their cafe and organic wholefoods store
serving organic ice-cream, organic fresh fruits and veggies, exotic tropical fruit, freshly baked organic cakes, pies, and slices. Bring your picnic blanket and basket and fill up with wholesome goodies and relax under the tropical fruit trees, then take a stroll on the Gallery of the Giant Fan Palms boardwalk. Enjoy local wildlife, or become acquainted with their array of pets, all raised from just a few days old.
DAINTREE FAN PALM FARM
1882 Cape Tribulation Rd, Diwan
Relax and unwind in our completely off-grid and selfsustainable cafe, organic wholefoods store and organic tropical fruit orchard in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest. Indulge in wholesome and organic goodies, stroll through untouched rainforest on our Boardwalk, or enjoy a picnic under tropical fruit trees.
Daintree Fan Palm Farm
THE BLOOMFIELD TRACK
Cape Tribulation to Cooktown Distance: 100km one way.
Although the Bloomfield Track is only a short 4WD trip by Australian standards, the 100 kilometres promises actionpacked adventure. It’s straddled by Queensland’s pristine coastline on one side, and the wild and ancient Daintree Rainforest on the other.
A must-drive for 4WD enthusiasts, the Bloomfield Track begins in Cape Tribulation, 40kms north of the Daintree River ferry, and finishes in beautiful Cooktown.
The track gives off-roaders of all experience levels a memorable run for their money. The scenery is breathtaking, but the terrain can be challenging, and road conditions vary greatly. The road is subject to flash flooding and is very slippery after rain or can be dusty in the dry season. Travellers can expect creek crossings, steep inclines and descents, washouts and fallen trees. The Bloomfield Track passes under rainforest archways,
includes secluded beaches, glorious swimming holes and unexpected wildlife.
Track highlights include the swimming holes of Emmagen Creek, views from Donovans Ridge and Mt Sorrow Ridge, Cowie Beach, croc spotting from the Bloomfield River Lookout, and Wujal Wujal Falls.
The drive from Port Douglas can be done in a loop by returning via the Mulligan Highway from Cooktown.
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Self-drive adventures
Bloomfield Track COOKTOWN
EXPERIENCE KURANDA
Located in the World-Heritage listed rainforest, 70 kms from Port Douglas, lies the picturesque village of Kuranda.
The best way to discover and immerse yourself in Kuranda is by combining Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway for one unforgettable adventure.
Embark on a fascinating journey and unlock the secrets of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest with Skyrail. Enjoy a truly unique perspective of Australia’s World Heritage-listed rainforest as you glide just metres above the pristine canopy before descending to explore the forest floor. Take a complimentary Ranger Guided Tour at Red Peak and learn about plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth with the Rainforest Discovery Zone’s boardwalk and interpretive displays. Enjoy live commentary throughout your experience by downloading the Skyrail Audio Guide and Interpretive App and marvel at unimpeded, spectacular
panoramic views of the ancient landscape spanning across the Barron Falls and sweeping down along the gorge from The Edge Lookout.
From the moment you step aboard the Kuranda Scenic Railway, you’ll enjoy a nostalgic and scenic journey. Travelling across 37 bridges and through 15 handcarved tunnels, reaching heights up to 328 metres above sea level, you’ll marvel at the engineering feat. Passing steep ravines and lush vegetation so close you could almost touch it; see the impressive heights of Stoney Creek Falls, before a photographic stop at the grand Barron Gorge Falls.
Indulge in a Gold Class experience, enjoying individual tub seating as your dedicated host brings you locallysourced food and beverages throughout your relaxing journey.
View Kuranda from both perspectives and enjoy a captivating journey with a difference.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Discover the friendliest and cutest Australian wildlife at Birdworld Kuranda and Kuranda Koala Gardens, located right in the heart of Kuranda village.
Kuranda Koala Gardens gives you the opportunity to see some of Australia’s most unique wildlife up close, including wallabies, gliders, quokkas, wombats, lizards, snakes and freshwater crocodiles. The ‘Aussie Bush Collection’ is a delight for photographers. Take the optional opportunity to pat a koala and receive a great souvenir photo. Numbers are limited so be early.
Check out the Nocturnal Wonders exhibit including bilbies, Northern bettongs and rare gliders. Right next door is Birdworld Kuranda, a free-flight walk-through exhibit allowing visitors to interact with a spectacular collection of birds from Australia and around the world. Birdworld boasts a large and very colourful collection of native and
exotic parrot species. Join the birds in their beautiful rainforest habitat. Flying around are species from the vanishing rainforests of the world, including some of Australia’s most precious and beautiful birds. There are brilliant Amazonian macaws, the endangered and stately cassowary, cheeky Rainbow lorikeets, galahs, cockatoos and many more. Naturally landscaped with waterfalls, ponds, exotic and native plants, Birdworld replicates the natural habitats of almost 60 species that roam this unique rainforest immersion exhibit. It is truly a photographer’s delight.
Don’t be surprised to find a feathered friend taking a ride on your shoulder. If a bird happens to land on you, take the greatest selfie of all time, to show friends and family back home. If you love birds and Aussie wildlife try their new ‘Kuranda by Design’ VIP tour. Prebooking is essential. Free WiFi available.
Kuranda Koala Gardens
Treetops Adventure
Cape Tribulation Camping
Daintree Siesta
Daintree Discovery Centre
DAINTREE
Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises
CAPE TRIBULATION
Ocean Safari/ Safari Lodge
Daintree Fan Palm Farm
Daintree Sensations
Hook-A-Barra
PORT DOUGLAS MOSSMAN
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre
DAB Gallery, Janbal Gallery, Yalanji Arts, Club Mossman
Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery
Wildlife Habitat
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Thala Beach Nature Reserve
CAIRNS
ELLIS BEACH PALM COVE
Great Barrier Reef Drive
THE GREAT BARRIER REEF DRIVE
Welcome to the most picturesque drive in Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef Drive covers 140kms from Cairns to Cape Tribulation, passing through Port Douglas, Mossman and Daintree. Some of Tropical North Queensland’s most famous spots are along the route, from
World Heritage sites and national parks to luxury resorts.
Throw your swimmers and sneakers in the car and set out to explore the spectacular coastline, secluded beaches, charming holiday towns and the world’s oldest rainforest.
HARTLEY’S CROCODILE ADVENTURES
Captain Cook Highway, Wangetti
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is now the largest wildlife attraction in northern Australia. The wildlife collection features photo-ready koalas, wombats, alligators, Komodo dragons, predatory birds, exotic snakes and reptiles.
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DRIVE TIMES
DRIVING NORTHPORT DOUGLAS TO:
Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery 19km 15 mins
Mossman 21km 21 mins
Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre 24km 26 mins
Hook A Barra 39km 35 mins
Daintree Ferry 49km 44 mins
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Daintree Village 55km 50 mins
Daintree Discovery Centre 59km 1hr 20 mins
Cape Tribulation 84km 1hr 53 mins
Ocean Safari 84km 1hr 53 mins
Treetops Adventure 85km 1hr 54 mins
Cooktown 266km 3hrs
DRIVING SOUTH –PORT DOUGLAS TO:
Thala Beach Nature Reserve 16km 18 mins
Rex Lookout 24km 20 mins
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures 27km 25 mins
Ellis Beach 42km 30 mins
Palm Cove 43km 35 mins
Kuranda 69km 1hr 11 mins
Cairns 69km 1hr
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Crystalbrook SuperyachtMarina
An eco adventure, offering fantastic snorkelling and coral viewing at Mackay and Undine Coral Cays on the Outer Reef. Includes marine biologist. Suitable for all ages. Max 45 guests. Departs 8am, returns 5pm.
Amazing snorkelling and coral viewing at the idyllic Low Isles with an island heritage walk, a superb buffet lunch, and a glass bottom boat.
Suitable for all ages. Max 33 guests. Departs 8.30am, returns 4pm.
Great snorkelling, coral viewing and an island heritage walk, whilst enjoying prime quiet time on the island before some pure Sunset Sailing.
Suitable for adults only. Departs 1pm, returns 6.30pm.
This is a MUST DO for visitors to Port Douglas! The ultimate way to relax and unwind whilst enjoying pure sailing with fantastic views of the Coral Sea and Daintree Rainforest.
Suitable for adults only. Departs 5pm, returns 6.30pm.
