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Queensland, Australia

Port Douglas & Daintree

Resort town near the outer reef and the Daintree rainforest. Stay 2 to 3 days. This guide pulls together 1 sight, 1 activity and 4 outdoor spots from our curated routes.

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Port Douglas & Daintree, Queensland, Australia
Places
10

1 See · 1 Do · 4 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink · 1 Shop

Curated routes
1

Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef

Best season
May – Oct

from our route notes

Warmest month
December

30°C / 86°F avg high

Coolest month
July

25°C / 76°F avg high

Wettest month
March

about 406 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Port Douglas & Daintree

10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Port Douglas & Daintree in Port Douglas.

  • Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas in Port Douglas & DaintreePhoto: Wildlife Habitat · Google
    See

    Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

    Wildlife park with tropical habitats, cassowaries, koalas and breakfast with the birds.

    • Port Douglas
    • $$
    • 2.5 hr
    • Morning

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Port Douglas & Daintree in Daintree.

  • Daintree River Cruise in Port Douglas & DaintreePhoto: Daintree River Cruise Centre · Google
    Do

    Daintree River Cruise

    Small-boat cruise looking for saltwater crocodiles, birds and tree snakes on the river.

    Tip Morning cruises at low tide give the best croc sightings.

    • Daintree
    • $$
    • 60 min
    • Morning

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Port Douglas & Daintree. 2 of them are free.

  • Agincourt Reef in Port Douglas & DaintreePhoto: Gina Sakaesaeng · Google
    Outdoors

    Agincourt Reef

    Ribbon reef on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, reached by Quicksilver catamaran.

    Tip Choose a calm-weather day; the trip is about 90 minutes each way.

    • Reef Marina
    • $$$$
    • 8 hr
    • Full day
  • Mossman Gorge in Port Douglas & DaintreePhoto: Chris Olszewski · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Outdoors

    Mossman Gorge

    Rainforest gorge in Daintree National Park with clear river pools and Kuku Yalanji guided walks.

    Tip Take the shuttle from the Mossman Gorge Centre; private cars cannot drive in.

    • Mossman
    • $
    • 3 hr
    • Morning
  • Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas & DaintreePhoto: Zac3200 · Google
    Outdoors

    Four Mile Beach

    Long palm-lined beach beside Port Douglas, with a netted swim area in stinger season.

    • Port Douglas
    • Free
    • 2 hr
    • Early morning
  • Cape Tribulation in Port Douglas & DaintreePhoto: Luxure · CC BY 3.0 au
    Outdoors

    Cape Tribulation

    Where the Daintree rainforest meets the reef, with boardwalks and quiet beaches.

    Tip Cross the Daintree River ferry and allow a full day.

    • Daintree
    • Free
    • 8 hr
    • Full day

Eat

2 places to eat across Port Douglas and Daintree, picked for groups who care about the food.

  • Salsa Bar & Grill in Port Douglas & DaintreePhoto: Amy McConnell · Google
    Eat

    Salsa Bar & Grill

    Long-running Port Douglas restaurant with tropical Australian dishes and seafood.

    Tip Book on weekends.

    • Port Douglas
    • $$$
    • 2 hr
    • Dinner
  • Daintree Ice Cream Company in Port Douglas & DaintreePhoto: Daintree Ice Cream Company · Google
    Eat

    Daintree Ice Cream Company

    Orchard farm making ice cream from its own tropical fruit, in a set tasting cup.

    • Daintree
    • $
    • 30 min
    • Afternoon

Drink

1 bar or café in Reef Marina for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

  • Hemingway's Brewery in Port Douglas & DaintreePhoto: Hemingway's Brewery FNQ · Google
    Drink

    Hemingway's Brewery

    Waterfront brewery at the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina with craft beers and marina views.

    • Reef Marina
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Sunset

Shop

1 shop in Port Douglas for browsing and souvenirs.

  • Port Douglas Sunday Market in Port Douglas & DaintreePhoto: Gonzalo Neme · Google
    Shop

    Port Douglas Sunday Market

    Weekly market in Anzac Park with crafts, tropical fruit and fresh juices.

    • Port Douglas
    • $
    • 60 min
    • Sunday morning

How to fit Port Douglas & Daintree into a trip

Port Douglas & Daintree is stop 4 of 4 on our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route. Follow it as-is or lift Port Douglas & Daintree into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Port Douglas & Daintree month by month

Average daily highs run from 25°C / 76°F in July to 30°C / 86°F in December. March is the wettest month, with about 406 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Port Douglas & Daintree weather and the best time to visit →

Near Port Douglas & Daintree

1 other destination from our guides within about 100 km (62 mi), measured in a straight line.

Port Douglas & Daintree questions, answered

How many days do you need in Port Douglas & Daintree?

Our route notes suggest 2–3 days in Port Douglas & Daintree. On our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route it is stop 4 of 4 in a 11-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 30 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Port Douglas & Daintree best known for?

Resort town near the outer reef and the Daintree rainforest. Stay 2 to 3 days. Standouts on our list: Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas (Wildlife park with tropical habitats, cassowaries, koalas and breakfast with the birds); Agincourt Reef (Ribbon reef on the outer edge of the Great Barrier Reef, reached by Quicksilver catamaran); Mossman Gorge (Rainforest gorge in Daintree National Park with clear river pools and Kuku Yalanji guided walks).

When is the best time to visit Port Douglas & Daintree?

Our Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route is best May – Oct. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in December (30°C / 86°F), the coolest in July (25°C / 76°F) and the most rain in March (about 406 mm).

What are the best things to do in Port Douglas & Daintree?

Start with Agincourt Reef, Mossman Gorge, Four Mile Beach, Cape Tribulation and Daintree River Cruise. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 1 sight, 1 activity, 4 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat, 1 bar or café and 1 shop.

Where should a group eat in Port Douglas & Daintree?

Our picks: Salsa Bar & Grill (Port Douglas); Daintree Ice Cream Company. Book on weekends (Salsa Bar & Grill).

Plan Port Douglas & Daintree with your crew

Open the Sydney, Blue Mountains & the Reef route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 10 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.

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