Discover the most popular places to visit in Douglas Shire
Four Mile Beach
9.2/10 (1,998 reviews)
One of the most-photographed stretches of beach in Australia has pristine white sands, waving palm trees, clear blue water and spectacular views across the ocean.
Macrossan Street
9.2/10 (1,937 reviews)
During your visit to Port Douglas, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Macrossan Street. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
8.8/10 (1,067 reviews)
See the boats come and go, join a cruise, go fishing or shopping and enjoy drinks or a meal on the waterfront in Port Douglas’ picturesque harbor.
Photo by James Pudney
Open Photo by James Pudney
Four Mile Beach Park
9.0/10 (471 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Four Mile Beach Park during your travels in Port Douglas? Wander through the waterfront and lush rainforests in this family-friendly area.
St Mary's by the Sea Chapel
9.0/10 (640 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Port Douglas with a stop at St Mary's by the Sea Chapel. Stroll along the marina in this family-friendly area or seek out the local tours.
Daintree Rainforest
9.4/10 (647 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Daintree Rainforest, a lovely green space in Diwan. Wander the rainforest and riverfront while you're in the area.
Port Village Shopping Centre
8.8/10 (552 reviews)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Port Village Shopping Centre during your trip to Port Douglas. Wander through the waterfront and lush rainforests in this romantic area.
"A very nice cabin in the middle of the rainforest. If you want to get close to nature, this is the place.
Mixed reviews on the staff. Not quite friendly and somewhat condescending.
The food at the restaurant was good but quite overpriced. $36 and up for an entrée."
"Good location to visit surrounding areas. We stayed in a deluxe cabin and a standard cabin for 2 nights. Comfortable room sizes. Pool could use couple more chairs or loungers for guests to use. Landscaping opportunities around the property to alleviate less mud build-up might want to be considered. Easy check-in, check out. Suggest pack food, or have a set of wheels to get to the few available restaurants."
"Staff were excellent. The lodge is a little tired in places, in need of a revamp in my opinion, but still a wonderful experience. Lovely evening meal, limited menu, and breakfast."
"Room clean and bed comfortable, good value basic accommodation for one night stop over. Only criticisms are that the pillows were rock hard, and breakfast is not available until 8am which we weren’t made aware of - as we had to leave early we went without. "
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If I'm not able to travel, can I cancel my Douglas Shire holiday package?
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When is the best time of year to visit Douglas Shire?
is known to be the peak season in Douglas Shire, while is generally quieter. If you're eager to land a great deal on your Douglas Shire holiday, consider the month of . Bear in mind that is typically the most expensive time of year to visit.
How far in advance should I book my Douglas Shire holiday?
It all depends on the airline, but you can generally look up international fares on Expedia nearly a year in advance. While it's advisable to book ahead of time, lucky travellers occasionally score a cheaper ticket just weeks prior to the date of departure.
What should I know before booking a Douglas Shire travel package?
Whether it's adventure or relaxation you're after, a Douglas Shire holiday package lets you organise your escape your way. Plus, you'll get access to great discounts just for combining your hotel with your flights and rental car. The more you bundle, the bigger the savings!
* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages.