Things to Do in Port Douglas

Explore the Daintree rainforest canopy by ziplining up to 15m above the ground, spend time on a river ferry to spot the wildlife and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Enjoy a day of snorkeling and exploring the Outer Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas. Board the Wavelength for a snorkeling-only cruise to 3 exclusive sites on the edge of the continental shelf.

Exclusive, small group adventure tour showcasing the best of the Daintree Rainforest, in tropical North Queensland. Highlights include swimming in the pristine, freshwater of Cassowary Falls, a Daintree waterfall located on a magnificent private property, deep in the Daintree Valley. Here you’ll take an all-action ATV ride, crossing creeks and rivers and cruising up and down hills, with jaw dropping views. You’ll also enjoy an Army Truck ride, where you’ll learn more about this ancient forest from an experienced rainforest guide. A light lunch at Daintree Village is included, as is a 1-hour Daintree River Wildlife Cruise, where you have the chance to see native wildlife and maybe even a saltwater crocodile. This tour is for people of all ages who love adventure, nature and the thrill of getting offroad. It includes return transfers to and from Port Douglas, with pick-ups from your accommodation.

Explore an eco-friendly wildlife park – overrun by savage crocodiles and koalas!

An ancient tropical rainforest, incredible wildlife and paradise beaches: discover Daintree, Mossman Gorge and Cape Tribulation on this tour from Port Douglas.

Explore the ancient rainforests of the Daintree with a luxury tour from Daintree Tours.

Enjoy a calm and peaceful riverboat tour in Port Douglas with complimentary snacks and drinks. See the mangrove forests, visit Dickson Inlet, and look out for saltwater crocodiles along the way.

The Shaolin is a unique original Chinese Junk Sailing Boat. Snorkelling Charter to Low Island, so you can charter the whole boat to yourselves and have our amazing local crew look after you and give you fantastic personalised service to make your day one to remember. We sail, snorkel, relax and have fun. We are happy to tailor the whole day to suit your individual needs. We only take up to 10 pax minimum. Any additional bookings up to 22 pax.

Explore beaches, rainforests and stunning views in Australia's tropical north

On this snorkelling activity on the Great Barrier Reef, we'll set sail on the Calypso catamaran and explore the longest reef in the world, a unique experience!

Explore the fringes of the amazing Great Barrier Reef in comfort and style with Calypso!

Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef on this guided cruise starting at Port Douglas. Explore three reef sites at the pristine Opal or Agincourt Reefs and experience diverse marine life.

Join us for an unforgettable experience of diving the Great Barrier Reef, on this dive trip for Certified Divers. Our expert guides at Scuba IQ, offer years of experience, having completed 1000's of dives on our local Port Douglas dive sites. We are passionate about scuba diving, the Great Barrier Reef, and above all - sharing this amazing place with divers from all over the world. In your own private group, your guide will be with you the entire time, providing insight into the reef and its inhabitants while showing you the most amazing sights. As well as our first-class guides, you will be provided with high-quality rental dive equipment, making your day easier, safer, and overall more enjoyable. With access to the best, local Port Douglas sites, along with our fantastic guides, Scuba QI is unrivaled in offering the best, guided dive trips on the Great Barrier Reef. If you are not a certified diver, please contact us for introductory diving options.

Discover northern Australia's amazing wildlife during your visit

Explore one of the world's most incredible ecosystems scuba diving around the Great Barrier Reef - an experience you'll remember forever!

Enjoy a fully personalized full day private tour with an Aboriginal guide and choose between a cultural or sightseeing experience.

Explore Australia's vibrant Outer Great Barrier Reef with Quicksilver's Award-Winning Reef Cruise. Dive in or stay dry – something for everyone to enjoy.

The Affordable, No Hassle Way to Get to Cairns Airport from Port Douglas. Let us do the driving for you. Our One Way Port Douglas to Cairns Airport Shared Shuttle will take you back to Cairns Domestic Terminal along the scenic Captain Cook Highway from your Holiday in Port Douglas.

Rainforest lunch, picturesque beach walks, and a river cruise – a top day out!

Enjoy a wild day in the company of some truly fascinating creatures on this excursion to Hartley's Crocodile Adventures from Port Douglas. 

Explore Daintree and Cape Tribulations, walk in one of the oldest living rainforests and learn about Aboriginal culture with a local Kuku Yalanji guide.

Discover the World Heritage-Listed Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy the personalization of a small group eco-certified tour with expert guides. Walk along the beach, rainforest, Mossman Gorge, and more.

Take on one of Australia's top sports fish in a safe land-based environment. Try Paddock to Pate Produce from an award-winning Barramundi farm. Fun and informative Bus ride looking at the Local area and Natural History. Behind the scenes look at an award-winning farm.- your guide will take you deep into the world of farming barramundi Paddock-to-plate tasting- Try some seriously fresh produce from an award-winning farm. Safe, land-based, All abilities fishing with professional guides to help you learn and land the ever illusive barramundi.

Admire Australia's amazing array of animals across six dedicated habitats

Discover the beautiful scenery of the Coral Sea from above on this hot air balloon ride over Port Douglas, a unique perspective of the Atherton Tableland!

Walk through an Australian rainforest with a guide, learn about Aboriginal culture and hunting practices then try using a boomerang or spear throwing.

Explore the picturesque Low Isles of the Great Barrier Reef on a relaxing boat trip. Snorkel in the lagoon or join the glass bottom boat tour, keeping your eyes out for local fish, birds and turtles.

Explore the local country lanes and nearby towns and villages on an easy to pedal e-Bike. We'll set you up with a turn-by-turn GPS navigator to guide you to the best spots to visit. Visit sights like Mossman Gorge, Shannonvale Winery, the Australian Chocolate Farm, Mossman Markets with a cool swim in a river along the way. Suitable for the whole family.

Take a catamaran to the reef's edge and see the most lively coral and sea life

On this day trip, you'll discover the fascinating Cattana Wetlands and Barron Falls. Plus, you'll enjoy a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest cable car.

Walk through an Australian rainforest with a guide, learn about Aboriginal culture and hunting practices then try using a boomerang or spear throwing.

Take the worry out of your airport transfers in North Queensland. Be greeted by friendly staff and take a shuttle bus between the airport and Cairns City or Palm Cove.

Get ready for a day filled with natural wonders, cultural discovery and great food as you embark on a guided Waterfall, Wetlands and Skyrail adventure from Cairns! Embrace the tranquility of Cattana Wetlands as you meander through the enchanting feather palm forest and past reflective Jabiru Lake, on a driver-guided walk. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you witness the awe-inspiring Barron Falls, guided by a Djabugay cultural ranger who will share knowledge on this Make Travel Matter® experience. Indulge in a delectable lunch, coffee and coffee liqueur tasting at Skybury Coffee plantation and delight your tastebuds again, at Emerald Creek Ice Creamery where you can savor the most heavenly locally produced ice cream creations. To complete your day embark on an unforgettable Skyrail Rainforest Cableway journey. As you soar above and through the magnificent World Heritage Listed rainforest, prepare to be mesmerized by the sheer beauty that surrounds you.

Snorkel among colourful marine life and enjoy morning tea

Get your adrenaline pumping surrounded by beautiful nature, cruising down the Barron River on this white water rafting trip from Port Douglas.

Enjoy a late pickup from your hotel and journey down the Captain Cook highway to the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. Visit Kuranda Village to explore the markets and return on the scenic train.

Join a private tour to the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest. Led by a local and knowledgeable guide, this tour includes a 1-hour crocodile cruise along the Daintree River, morning tea in the rainforest, lunch including beer wine or soft drink, a visit to Cape Tribulation Beach and the Daintree Ice Cream Company.

Snorkel in the calm lagoon and view the reef from a glass bottom boat

Travel with the peace and comfort of knowing that, should you need assistance on your trip, Civitatis has your back - don't let anything spoil your trip!

Door to door transfers in airconditioned comfort from Cairns Domestic or International Airport.

We are the only half day Outer reef tour departing from Port Douglas offering you the opportunity to visit the Outer Reef in 3.5 hours. We visit our own exclusive snorkelling site and with a maximum of 14 passengers allows you more space to snorkel at your leisure. The speed boat ride is half the fun and is too fast to get seasick.

Join a zipline adventure to soar through a UNESCO-listed rainforest

Relax, unwind and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of sailing. Watch the sunset over the coral sea with a beverage in hand. Enjoy a selection of canapes onboard this luxury catamaran for 1.5 hours.

This exclusive, small group Daintree Rainforest and Cassowary Falls adventure tour is on a magnificent private property, located in the Daintree Valley of tropical North Queensland. It includes an all-action ATV ride, crossing creeks and rivers with jaw dropping views. An experienced rainforest guide shares their knowledge of this ancient forest during the tour. The highlight is swimming at the stunning Cassowary Falls, a pristine natural environment, where you can leave your worries behind and feed fish and turtles. It is one of the few places it is safe to swim in the Daintree, with no crocodiles here. This one is for people of all ages who love adventure, nature and the thrill of getting offroad. Dress to get wet and dive right in to the cool, refreshing waters of the beautiful Cassowary Falls. This tour also includes an Army Truck rainforest ride and transfers to and from Daintree Village.

Take a catamaran cruise to Low Isles, an idyllic unspoilt coral cay island

Embark on a full-day guided trip to the Daintree Rainforest from Port Douglas. Explore the main sites, such as Mossman Gorge, Alexandra Lookout, Cape Tribulation, Noah Valley, and Gateway to Paradise.

Soar through the sky above the stunning tropical coastline between Cairns and Port Douglas and experience the serenity of flight and the rush of adrenaline in one unforgettable adventure! Overlooking beautiful beaches, lush rainforest-clad mountains and the Great Barrier Reef, you’ll be flying in a paragliding paradise! After a unique beach take-off, you'll soar through the sky up to 1,000ft. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views along the coast, and if you're lucky, you may even spot some wildlife from above. Those seeking an extra thrill can also opt for some exhilarating aerobatics! With our professional tandem pilots, you'll experience a safe and breath-taking adventure in the sky.

Treat yourself to a truly unique dining experience and breakfast with the birds at the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas: a delicious buffet among wandering wildlife.

Enjoy exploring Port Douglas including a ride along the stunning Four Mile Beach. Stop for a bite, or a drink at one of the many cafe's or pubs along the way or enjoy a picnic in a park on on the beach. Bikes also give you the option of independent transport for the whole family in a safe, healthy environment without the parking headaches of a car. We have a treasure hunt for the whole family to follow that takes you all around the many interesting spots in Port Douglas

2 1/4 Hour Low Isles Reef Sprinter snorkelling tour with glass bottom boat option.