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
Retro Port Douglas Apartments
From $95
Sheraton Mirage Hotel Port Douglas
From $128
Peppers Beach Club Port Douglas
From $130
Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments
From $157
Saltwater Luxury Apartments
From $163
Port Douglas Cottage & Lodge
From $191
Coconut Grove Apartments
From $217
Niramaya Villas and Spa
From $263
Latitude 16 Villa 10
From $287
Monsoon Villa B
From $355
Meryula - Luxury Holiday House
From $1028
Dougies Backpackers Resort
From $17
The Newport on Macrossan
From $57
Reef Club Resort
From $59
Ramada Resort Port Douglas
From $61
Mantra in the Village Resort
From $64
Bay Villas Resort
From $66
The Mediterranean Port Douglas
From $66
Map of Port Douglas
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