From glamorous Four Mile Beach to the wilderness of Dickson Inlet, picturesque Port Douglas has become an international holiday mecca – just 70 kilometres north of Cairns.
Development is low-rise, low-key and relaxing. It is regarded as the most popular base from which to explore the northern areas of the reef and rainforest coast of Daintree and Cape Tribulation.
Despite its popularity and sophisticated five star accommodation, it retains a close community atmosphere. Sharing the same tropical latitude as Tahiti, Port Douglas still attracts visitors for its old fashioned charm, wide streets shaded by trees and superb holiday attractions. There are more than 100 day tour options which depart Port Douglas daily.
Only a fifteen minute drive north is the town of Mossman and the Mossman Gorge. Mossman Gorge gives you the chance to relax in the cool clear waters or take the dedicated walking track through the Wet Tropics Rainforest.
Port Douglas from the air
The following ten minute video shows from the air Port Douglas and the surrounding area.
Luxury Port Douglas Hotels
The Regal 32 Spa Apartment
From $159
Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas
From $235
Villa Frangipani Port Douglas
From $256
Port Douglas Cottage & Lodge
From $281
NOMAD - Luxe apartment
From $374
Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments
From $380
Coconut Grove Apartments
From $391
Saltwater Luxury Apartments
From $412
8 @ Sands
From $618
OneLuxe Port Douglas
From $706
Pineapple Petes Beach House
From $843
Niramaya Villas and Spa
From $914
Dougies Backpackers Resort
From $37
Oaks Lagoons
From $85
Bay Villas Resort
From $88
Uyoung Diving Resort
From $90
The Newport on Macrossan
From $90
Seascape Holidays - Club Trop
From $91
Map of Port Douglas
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