Things to do in Port Douglas
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On the Inlet
At this restaurant jutting out over Dickson Inlet, tables spread out along a huge deck where you can await the 5pm arrival of George the grouper, who comes to feed most days. Take up the bucket-of-prawns-and-a-drink deal for $18 from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, or choose your own crayfish and mud crabs from the live tank. Great service, cool atmosphere.
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Poseidon Reef Trips
The family-run Poseidon Reef suits fast day divers.
The unrelenting surge of visitors to the Reef off Port Douglas has impacted on its general condition, and although you'll still see colourful corals and marine life, it has become patchy in parts. Reef trips generally include reef tax, snorkelling and transfers from your accommodation, plus lunch and refreshments. Add around A$200/around A$180 for an introductory/certified dive.
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Rainforest Habitat
For wildlife up close, head to Rainforest Habitat at the Cooktown Hwy turn-off. Free guided tours leave half-hourly and take you past cassowaries, black-necked storks, crocs and tree kangaroos and give you the chance to handfeed the kangaroos. Try an interactive eating opportunity at Breakfast with the Birds or Lunch with the Lorikeets.
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Nautilus
A hidden pathway leads through tropical gardens to intimate white-clothed tables amid tall palms at this decades-old fine-dining institution. Seafood is a speciality, such as wok-tossed mud crab with kaffir lime and lemongrass laksa. The pièce de résistance is the six-course chef's tasting menu ($110; $160 with paired wines). Children under eight aren't accepted.
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Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas
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Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Ride the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and choose from a vari…
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Port Douglas
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Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Port Douglas. Choose from a variety of opt…
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Salsa Bar & Grill
In a white Queenslander, Salsa is a stayer on Port's often fickle scene. Try the Cajun jambalaya (rice with prawns, yabbies, crocodile and smoked chicken) or the gingerbread-dusted kangaroo with polenta.
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Java Blue
With a long coffee menu, free-range eggs, a main street location and good service, this one is popular with the locals.
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Quicksilver
Major operator with fast cruises to Agincourt Reef. Offers helmet dives ($142), plus scenic helicopter flights from the pontoon on the reef ($148, minimum two passengers).
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Synergy 2 Reef Trips
Outer reefs tours and limo transfers are included in this upmarket tour which takes a maximum of 12 passengers.
Although the unrelenting surge of visitors to the Reef off Port Douglas has impacted on its general condition, you'll still see colourful corals and marine life, but it has become patchy in parts. Reef trips generally include reef tax, snorkelling and transfers from your accommodation, plus lunch and refreshments. Add around A$200/around A$180 for an introductory/certified dive.
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Haba Reef Trips
The unrelenting surge of visitors to the Reef off Port Douglas has impacted on its general condition, and although you'll still see colourful corals and marine life, it has become patchy in parts. Reef trips generally include reef tax, snorkelling and transfers from your accommodation, plus lunch and refreshments. Add around A$200/around A$180 for an introductory/certified dive.
Haba Reef carries a glass-bottom boat and ventures to two sites. Maximum 80 passengers.
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Tallarook Reef Trips
Tallarook Reef sails to Tongue Reef in just under two hours (maximum 25 passengers).
The unrelenting surge of visitors to the Reef off Port Douglas has impacted on its general condition, and although you'll still see colourful corals and marine life, it has become patchy in parts. Reef trips generally include reef tax, snorkelling and transfers from your accommodation, plus lunch and refreshments. Add around A$200/around A$180 for an introductory/certified dive.
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Aristocat Reef Trips
The unrelenting surge of visitors to the Reef off Port Douglas has impacted on its general condition, and although you'll still see colourful corals and marine life, it has become patchy in parts. Reef trips generally include reef tax, snorkelling and transfers from your accommodation, plus lunch and refreshments. Add around A$200/around A$180 for an introductory/certified dive.
James Bond would approve of Aristocat. Maximum 45 passengers.
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Tin Shed
Port Douglas' Combined Services Club is a locals' secret. This is a rare find: bargain dining on the waterfront, and even the drinks are cheap. Sign in, line up and grab a table on the river- or shore-fronting deck.
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2 Fish
2 Fish spreads a seafood extravaganza: more than 15 types of fish, from coral trout to red emperor and wild barramundi, are prepared in a variety of innovative ways, or go for the decadent seafood platter for two ($130).
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Outer Great Barrier Reef Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas
9 hours (Departs Port Douglas, Australia)
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Great for beginners, non-swimmers and first-time visitors to Tropical North Queensland cruise to Agincourt Reef from Port Douglas. You can watch fish feeding, g…Not LP reviewed
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Four Mile Beach
You're likely to put in at least a few hours or days on the gorgeous Four Mile Beach: a band of white-sand beach backed by palms that goes as far as your squinting eyes can see. Hire a jet ski or go on a reef snorkelling foray or just lie there for hours - the Munch buggy plies the length of the beach selling ice creams and snacks.
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Wavelength Reef Trips
Wavelength Reef offers snorkelling cruises only (maximum 30 passengers) to three gorgeous outer reef sites. Good crew.
The unrelenting surge of visitors to the Reef off Port Douglas has impacted on its general condition, and although you'll still see colourful corals and marine life, it has become patchy in parts.
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Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise from Port Douglas
8 - 10 hours (Departs Port Douglas, Australia)
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See the Great Barrier Reef's coral and marine life on this full-day trip from Port Douglas. Whether you are a snorkeler or a scuba diver, experienced or a novic…
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St Mary's by the Sea
St Mary’s by the Sea is a tiny nondenominational white-timber chapel that was built in 1911 and a nominee for prettiest church in the Land of Oz (there’s a bit of a waiting list for weddings, so if you want to get hitched there, book ahead at info@portdouglasweddings.com.au).
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Hot Air Ballooning Tour from Port Douglas
4 hours (Departs Port Douglas, Australia)
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Float up into the open skies on a sunrise hot-air balloon flight from Port Douglas.
Don't miss the chance to go for a hot-air balloon ride over Far North Queensl…
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Shaolin Tours
Shaolin Tours cruises to the Low Isles, a small coral cay surrounded by a lagoon and topped by a lighthouse. It offers good snorkelling and the chance to see turtle nesting grounds. The Shaolin is a refitted Chinese junk with a maximum of 23 for its snorkelling cruises.
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Sassi @ Balé
Named after its chef, Toni Sassi, this is a high-quality Italian restaurant where the pasta is made on the premises and the spinach is cooked to order. To top this, your food is served in an exceptional dining environment (by the pool under palm trees highlighted by lights).
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Port Douglas Yacht Club
Ever dreamed of sailing on a yacht? Well, the benevolent folk at the Port Douglas Yacht Club run sunset sessions each Wednesday, and it’s a fun and free way to get a taste of boating life. Register at the Yacht Club at 4pm; boats leave at 5pm (BYO drinks).
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