The world-famous holiday destination of Port Douglas in far north Queensland offers a host of attractions and different activities that every tourist and traveller will love to enjoy. From indoor attractions to outdoor fun and entertainment, you can spend your holidays here in Port Douglas however you wish! Simple relax within the tranquil surroundings of your holiday accommodation as many properties throughout Port Douglas boast their own onsite facilities for you to utilise during your stay for those days you just want to kick back but for anyone looking to venture out further afield, you will fill your days with everything from swimming, snorkelling, bush walking, cruises and more.
Port Douglas is one of the most desired holiday spots along the Queensland coast, fringed by the Great Barrier Reef and only a short drive to Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest. You can really enjoy a holiday like never before with attractions such as charters and cruises to jump on board with, daily tours taking you to numerous world-class attractions, Sunday markets in town to browse through, sun-kissed beaches, azure ocean waters to bath in and not to mention the endless list of water sports and land activities that you can enjoy.
Take to the water for some snorkelling or scuba diving upon the Great Barrier Reef as it only lies just offshore, book onto a fishing charter for the day, enjoy a glass bottom boat ride for a couple of hours or go kite surfing, paddle boating, sailing or join a sunset cruise to take in the beautiful sunset that appears each afternoon. Port Douglas boasts its own Marina Mirage where you can grab a bite to eat, sip a cocktail or two, browse through some boutiques and shops and take in the beautiful views, why not have a picnic packed and head for a secluded beach for the day, walk up Flagstaff Hill where the views of Four Mile Beach will astound or play a round or two of golf on the golf courses.
Visit Port Douglas’s Wildlife Sanctuary; take a cruise along the Daintree River to see the famous crocodiles that inhabit the area or perhaps a four-wheel drive safari to Cape Tribulation appeals to you. Walk along miles of beautiful beaches, and hike through pristine rainforests for the day. You can take a cruise to neighbouring Green Island for the day for some sightseeing and relaxation and one attraction not to be missed while holidaying in Port Douglas is the Skyrail experience located at Kuranda which is a cableway that takes you through the thick dense rainforest and lets you experience the captivating beauty that engulfs you.
Whether you wish to stay put in Port Douglas to laze and soak up the laid-back vibe of this coastal town or enjoy the numerous attractions that surround the town, everyone who visits Port Douglas never wants to leave. Excellent weather for pretty much most of the year, coral reef gardens, rainforests and miles and miles of sun-kissed beaches sets the benchmark for the ideal trip away. Enjoy the list of attractions list above and so many more that Port Douglas offers all year round.
