Fiona’s guidebook to Port Douglas
City/town information
A pristine paradise where adventure, lattes and cocktails are all within arm's reach.
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Port Douglas
A pristine paradise where adventure, lattes and cocktails are all within arm's reach.
Nature & Wildlife
We love the behind the scenes guided encounters and breakfast with the birds where you also get to hold a koala. I've not been brave enough to do the crocodile arena 'swim with the salties' experience but friends who have done it said it was equal parts thrilling and terrifying but that they'd love to do it again!
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Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Port Douglas RoadWe love the behind the scenes guided encounters and breakfast with the birds where you also get to hold a koala. I've not been brave enough to do the crocodile arena 'swim with the salties' experience but friends who have done it said it was equal parts thrilling and terrifying but that they'd love to do it again!
Locals power walk along here at dawn to catch the early morning breeze, spot turtles and occasionally dolphins. I'd recommend going early morning or late afternoon to beat the heat. Great lookout points for those iconic Four Mile Beach photos, benches to rest along the way and a couple of water drinking fountains to keep you hydrated make this a well thought out trail.
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Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail
Locals power walk along here at dawn to catch the early morning breeze, spot turtles and occasionally dolphins. I'd recommend going early morning or late afternoon to beat the heat. Great lookout points for those iconic Four Mile Beach photos, benches to rest along the way and a couple of water drinking fountains to keep you hydrated make this a well thought out trail.
A heavenly arc of sand, edged by coastal bush. From Hideaway it's a gentle and flat 40 minute stroll to the end of Macrossan street to find bars, restaurants and gift shopping. Keep a lookout for crocs cruising along - we see them sometimes on our dog walks! You can also walk along to some of the resorts that back onto the beach and pop in for lunch or a drink without needing to see a car or a road.
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Four Mile Beach
A heavenly arc of sand, edged by coastal bush. From Hideaway it's a gentle and flat 40 minute stroll to the end of Macrossan street to find bars, restaurants and gift shopping. Keep a lookout for crocs cruising along - we see them sometimes on our dog walks! You can also walk along to some of the resorts that back onto the beach and pop in for lunch or a drink without needing to see a car or a road.
You do need a car to access this interactive eco tourism experience. 20 minutes up the road to Mossman from PD you'll find self guided walks, indigenous art, a cafe, freshwater (crocodile free) swimming and if you're lucky and wear bright coloured swimwear a Ulysses butterfly might land on you!
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Mossman Gorge
You do need a car to access this interactive eco tourism experience. 20 minutes up the road to Mossman from PD you'll find self guided walks, indigenous art, a cafe, freshwater (crocodile free) swimming and if you're lucky and wear bright coloured swimwear a Ulysses butterfly might land on you!
You'll never forget the deep resonant sound of a crocodile's jaws as they leap vertically out of the water and grab onto the food being dangled over the edge of the boat for them.
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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook HighwayYou'll never forget the deep resonant sound of a crocodile's jaws as they leap vertically out of the water and grab onto the food being dangled over the edge of the boat for them.
Food scene
The Surf Club cafe serves up family friendly meals in a breezy setting with views to the beach. It also has its own enclosed playground making it easy for parents to relax while the kids play and you sip a wine waiting for your meal to arrive.
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Port Douglas Surf Club Bar & Bistro
Mowbray StreetThe Surf Club cafe serves up family friendly meals in a breezy setting with views to the beach. It also has its own enclosed playground making it easy for parents to relax while the kids play and you sip a wine waiting for your meal to arrive.
Set on the estuary watching the boats bob up and down, spotting 'log-o-diles' and enjoying live music. This family favourite is a great spot for sunset and dinner.
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Port Douglas Yacht Club
1 Spinnaker ClSet on the estuary watching the boats bob up and down, spotting 'log-o-diles' and enjoying live music. This family favourite is a great spot for sunset and dinner.
Family friendly, laidback, cool brews and a top spot pre or post sailing trip to the reef. Very pretty at night.
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Hemingway's Brewery
44 Wharf StFamily friendly, laidback, cool brews and a top spot pre or post sailing trip to the reef. Very pretty at night.
Looking for something a little more upmarket but still with the laidback coastal vibe? Salsa is legendary in town and so are it's Bugs, yummy! Set in a picturesque Queenslander with cross breezes this is a cool spot for a long lunch.
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Salsa Bar and Grill
26 Wharf StLooking for something a little more upmarket but still with the laidback coastal vibe? Salsa is legendary in town and so are it's Bugs, yummy! Set in a picturesque Queenslander with cross breezes this is a cool spot for a long lunch.
Eating pizza with your feet in the sandy grass is the way to go at this outdoors trattoria. Big servings and family friendly. A funky tiki hut bar adds to the offering and on certain nights they host the infamous cane toad races. *Be warned if you pull a winning ticket you will be expected to kiss your toad before racing it!
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Chilly's Pizza & Trattoria
2 Mowbray StEating pizza with your feet in the sandy grass is the way to go at this outdoors trattoria. Big servings and family friendly. A funky tiki hut bar adds to the offering and on certain nights they host the infamous cane toad races. *Be warned if you pull a winning ticket you will be expected to kiss your toad before racing it!
Smoothies, coffees and generous breakfasts keep this bustling outdoors cafe humming with energy.
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Cafe Fresq
27 Macrossan StSmoothies, coffees and generous breakfasts keep this bustling outdoors cafe humming with energy.
Two-minutes drive from Hideaway is the local IGA for self-catering needs. They cook hot chickens and pork and some other hot bites along with cheese and deli offerings.
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IGA SUPA Port Douglas
Captain Cook HighwayTwo-minutes drive from Hideaway is the local IGA for self-catering needs. They cook hot chickens and pork and some other hot bites along with cheese and deli offerings.
The largest supermarket in Port Douglas for your self-catering needs. Right in the heart of Macrossan Street with underground parking.
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Coles Port Douglas
17 Macrossan StThe largest supermarket in Port Douglas for your self-catering needs. Right in the heart of Macrossan Street with underground parking.
Malones Butchery
11-17 Macrossan StPopular local butcher, great for barbecue nights.
Seashells Seafood's
11 Grant StreetGreat spot to grab seafood for a barbecue or to take to the beach for a picnic.
Nightlife
Book a cabana and lounge in stylish luxury with fabulous cocktails and light bites. I'm addicted to the coconut crumbed prawns.
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BARBADOS Port Douglas
44 Wharf StBook a cabana and lounge in stylish luxury with fabulous cocktails and light bites. I'm addicted to the coconut crumbed prawns.
Tiki torches lit up at night lend an enticing glow to this stylish restaurant. Maybe ditch the kids and make this your date night place. *We can recommend babysitting services.
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Watergate Port Douglas
31 Macrossan StTiki torches lit up at night lend an enticing glow to this stylish restaurant. Maybe ditch the kids and make this your date night place. *We can recommend babysitting services.
Big screen TV's, live music, family friendly - sit towards the back area downstairs next to the grass where the kids can play.
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The Court House Hotel
18-20 Wharf StBig screen TV's, live music, family friendly - sit towards the back area downstairs next to the grass where the kids can play.
Sightseeing
Various options for accessing the reef that cater to all swimming abilities and ages.
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Quicksilver Cruises
44 Wharf StVarious options for accessing the reef that cater to all swimming abilities and ages.
All the crew are trained marine biologists, if you're keen to know what you're looking at this is for you. They offer private snorkel tours and are excellent at educating visitors if you want to know all about the reef and its eco system.
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Wavelength Reef Cruises
43-47 Macrossan StAll the crew are trained marine biologists, if you're keen to know what you're looking at this is for you. They offer private snorkel tours and are excellent at educating visitors if you want to know all about the reef and its eco system.