PORT DOUGLAS: TOURS & ATTRACTIONS
With two World Heritage listed natural attractions on your doorstep, the reef and the rainforest, Port Douglas and the Tropical North is one of the most exhilarating destinations.
The diversity of the region, and its year-round perfect climate, inspires some very adventurous ways to discover its beauty.
You may find yourself diving on the reef, white water rafting, sky diving, ballooning, game fishing, horseback riding or dining in the rainforest.
Whether you are visiting the reef or the rainforest, Daintree or Cape Tribulation, or exploring the near-by Cooktown or Cairns Highlands, you will not be disappointed.
It’s all here, waiting for you to experience, explore and enjoy - please see a list of tours and attractions below.
Avis
Whether your planning a trip for a day, a week or logner, there's no better way to explore North Queensland than with Australia's number one car rental company - Avis.
More InfoCalypso Reef Charters
Calypso is a family owned and operated business where you can climb aboard and visit the spectacular reefs Tropical North Queensland offers.
More InfoCoffee Works
Now recognised as the hottest thing on the gourmet trail, the Coffee Works shares the Australian coffee story with over 200,000 visitors every year.
More InfoDaintree Discovery Centre
The Daintree Rainforest is the oldest tropical rainforest in the world. To find out more about this World Heritage wilderness a good place to start is the Daintree Discovery Centre.
More InfoHartleys Crocodile Adventures
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is multi-award winning eco-tourism accredited attraction situated between Palm Cove and Port Douglas.
More InfoKuranda Scenic Railway
The original Kuranda Scenic Railway is a spectacular journey comprising unsurpassed views of dense rainforest, steep ravines and picturesque waterfalls.
More InfoQuicksilver
With the widest range of Great Barrier Reef experiences, Quicksilver is Australia’s most awarded reef operator. Cruise to the outer edge, sail aboard the luxurious Wavedancer to idyllic Low Isles or seek the thrill of dive and snorkel adventures aboard Silversonic.
More InfoRainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary
The award-winning Rainforest Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary is Australia’s leading environmental wildlife experience, providing visitors with a chance to observe up close a huge range of flora and fauna.
More InfoSkyrail
Skyrail takes you on an unforgettable journey over Australia's World Heritage listed Tropical Rainforest and deep into the forest.
More InfoSynergy Reef Sailing
Synergy is a high performance, luxury sailing catamaran based in the international tourist mecca of Port Douglas in Australia’s Tropical North. With a length of 62 feet (20 metres), Synergy is the personification of luxury and complete relaxation.
More InfoTourism Port Douglas
Port Douglas is just an hour’s drive from Cairns via a spectacular coastal road that is surrounded by forest and the Coral Sea.
More InfoWavelength
Wavelength is a totally unique reef tour catering exclusivley to the needs of snorkellers for t he past 20 years. Dedicated to snorkellers, Wavelength take small groups of 30 passengers to three sites on the outer reef daily.
More InfoAdventure North
For the discerning traveller searching the most rewarding of destinations, Cooktown is now ever more accessible with Adventure North Australia.
More InfoAustralian Butterfly Sanctuary
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, situated in the heart of Kuranda is the largest butterfly flight aviary in Australia.
More InfoBudget
Budget is renowned for meticulously maintained vehicles and quality service. They offer a wide range of cars, 4WDs, and minibuses as well as Australia's largest fleet of trucks and commercial vehicles. For all your rental needs, Budget drives your dollar further.
More InfoCairns Wildlife Dome
Imagine discovering the secrets, sights and sounds of rainforest wildlife – right in the heart of Cairns.The Cairns Wildlife Dome is a spectacular all-weather wildlife exhibit enclosed by a 20 metre high glass dome on top of the Reef Hotel Casino.
More InfoDaintree River Cruise Centre
The Daintree River Cruise Centre is located on privately owned land, on the banks of the Daintree River, where the mangroves merge with the rainforest.
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Set in the pristine Daintree rainforest at Cape Tribulation, the Queensland Tourism Award winning Jungle Surfing Canopy Tours takes you on a unique rainforest tour where your feet don’t touch the ground.
More InfoKuku Yulanji Dreamtime
Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime offers visitors a 1 and a half hour guided rainforest walk around Mossman Gorge- the Kuku Yalanji people's backyard.
More InfoM V Norseman
M V Norseman, now in its 23rd year of operation, has become a household name in Port Douglas and boasts the well-founded reputation as the best reef fishing charter in the region.
More InfoPoseidon
With Poseidon you can experience the wonder of the Great Barrier Reef and also relax and enjoy your day without the large crowds.
More InfoReef Sprinter
40+ Knots sure make for an exhilerating boat ride. Not only is the Reef Sprinter lightning fast, it's also very comfortable.
More InfoSailway IV
Sailaway invites you to enjoy a day to remember with a reef and island cruise to Low Isles. Explore this protected coral cay with white sandy beaches surrounded by magnificent coral gardens and the coral sea.
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Wee Jock Charters
If you want to snare a coral trout or one of the varieties of fantastic eating fish, why not go out to the reef for a full da of fishing action with Wee Jock Charters.
More InfoBilly Tea Bush Safari
Billy Tea Bush Safaris is a family owned company, which run 4WD personalised day tours to the World Heritage rainforest area of Cape Tribulation and Daintree and extended tours to Cape York Peninsula
More InfoCape Tribulation Exotic Fruit Farm
Often the most unusual fruit turns out to be the most delicious. At Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm, you can taste fruit with names like ‘chocolate pudding fruit’, and ‘lemon meringue pie’.
More InfoLady Douglas
The Lady Douglas – a paddle wheeler which sets out for croc and wild life spotting tours of the Dickson Inlet. It runs 90 minute sunset cruises seven days a week, with lunch and afternoon tea cruises on weekdays.
More InfoReef Adventure Centre
The Reef Adventure Centre has been booking Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and Adventure Tours & Activities for many years.
More InfoWonga Beach Horse Rides
Locally owned and operated, Wonga Beach Horse Rides operate horse trail rides in one of the world's most scenic settings.
More InfoBirdworld Kuranda
Home to the largest single collection of free flying birds in Australia, Birdworld Kuranda in the Australian highlands of the Atherton Tablelands displays no less than 75 species of the most spectacular birds from all corners of the planet - as well as from the earth’s fast diminishing rainforests.
More InfoBundarra Gallery
Bundarra Gallery is one of the most respected galleries in Australia and showcases an extensive collection of contemporary and traditional Aboriginal art including a range of fine art paintings and artifacts.
More InfoKuranda Candy Kitchen
Kuranda Candy Kitchen is located in the heart of Kuranda takes you through the fascinating tradition of old fashioned candy making.
More InfoKuranda Koala Gardens
Opened May 2002, Kuranda Koala Gardens is a great wildlife experience right in the heart of the Kuranda Village at the Heritage Markets.
More InfoKuranda Rainforest Tours
Aboard the only highland river boat in Queensland’s World Heritage. During this tranquil, informative 45 minute cruise on the Barron River you’re likely to see some of the inhabitants of the planet’s most ancient rainforest.
More InfoMossman Mill and Farm Tours
Mossman Central Mill’s total cane production area is 8,500 hectares. It stretches from Daintree in the north to Mowbray in the south and as far west as Julatten on the Atherton Tablelands.
More InfoOcean Safari Adventure
Join Ocean Safari Adventure for an exhilarating ride to snorkel the pristine untouched Great Barrier Reef off the Daintree Coast at Cape Tribulation, visit two different snorkel destinations such as Mackay & Undine Reefs for extraordinary array of Marine life and coral species.
More InfoRainforestation Nature Park
Rainforestation a 100-acre tourist attraction set in the midst of World Heritage Rainforest situated half an hour by coach from Cairns and five minutes from Kuranda.
More InfoShannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery
Experience Tropical fruit wine tastings at Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery.
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