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Port Douglas Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Day 1: The Reef
There’s no question that you’ve come to northern Queensland to see the famous Great Barrier Reef, one of the most accessible and beautiful coral reefs in the world, teeming with marine life who are happy to swim right up to the glass of your mask to say hello. Spend your first day out there, snorkeling, floating, or just looking through a glass-bottomed boat. Then you can decide if that’s in fact where you want to spend the next few days as well – it’s mighty tempting. But then there are so many other things to see and do as well…
Day 2: Forests and Trees
Daintree Rainforest and Cape Tribulation are two of the most beautiful places in the world. No visit to north Queensland is complete without visiting these areas. From Port Douglas you’ll travel some of the most scenic coastal roads in Australia as you head north. Walk the beach of Cape Tribulation, experience the rainforest and the wildlife of the Daintree River (yes, that includes crocodiles). Also find out about the fascinating local foods, medicines and history. To really learn about the indigenous way of life, spend a whole day on an Aboriginal Cultural Tour into the Daintree.
Day 3: Another Day in Paradise
In case all that wasn’t enough for you, spend your final day seeing it all from a different angle. Take a hot air balloon ride, or a scenic train ride through the rainforest out to Kuranda where you can wander through a heritage market, or learn about indigenous culture at the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. Combine that with a cablecar ride high above the trees. And for your final night, have dinner in the forest while listening to stories from the Australian Dreamtime. Or, if you still haven’t pet a kangaroo, head to Cairns Zoo for a typical Aussie barbecue.
Tours & Tickets
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas
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 ... Read more
Location:
Port Douglas, Australia
Duration: 7.5 - 10 hours
Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Douglas
Experience a peaceful, tranquil sunset during a sailing cruise from Port Douglas. After being welcomed aboard a luxury catamaran with a complimentary drink of ... Read more
Location:
Port Douglas, Australia
Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)
Great Barrier Reef Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise from Port Douglas
Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and relaxing on the Great Barrier Reef’s Low Isles. The sheltered white sands are surrounded by tropical ... Read more
Location:
Port Douglas, Australia
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Daintree Rainforest, Cape Tribulation and Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary Day Tour
Take a day trip from Cairns along one of Australia's most scenic coastal roads to Daintree National Park. Along the way you'll visit Wildlife Habitat Port ... Read more
Location:
Cairns, Palm Cove or Port Douglas, Australia
Duration: 10 - 11 hours
