11 days in Port Douglas, Daintree Region & Cairns Itinerary

A holiday in Port Douglas balances an activity-filled getaway with plenty of opportunities to relax, thanks to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and bustling beach life.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Scuba & Snorkeling and Safaris. Go for a jaunt from Port Douglas to Wangetti to see Rex Lookout about 30 minutes away. The adventure continues: meet the residents at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, explore the gorgeous colors at Opal Reef, view the masterpieces at Ngarru Gallery, and soak in some Japanese tradition at The Deep Retreat : Deep Yoga Studio : Deep Pilates Studio.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Port Douglas trip itinerary tool.

Sydney to Port Douglas is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in March: high temperatures in Port Douglas hover around 36°C and lows are around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to drive to Daintree.

Daintree is a settlement in North Queensland 111km north of Cairns and 56km from Port Douglas, Queensland. Family-friendly places like Daintree National Park and Thornton Beach will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Daintree: Cape Tribulation (Cape Trib Exotic Fruit Farm & Cape Tribulation Beach) and Daintree Discovery Centre (in Cow Bay). The adventure continues: delve into the lush surroundings at Gondwana Rainforest, take in the dramatic scenery at Tranquility Falls, and capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Daintree trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

You can drive from Port Douglas to Daintree in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Daintree can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Cairns.

A neat, cosmopolitan city of shaded plazas and laid-back neighborhoods, Cairns serves as a popular base for exploration of the surrounding region and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as a center for watersport activities like surfing or waterskiing.

Bring the kids along to Scuba & Snorkeling and Nature & Wildlife Tours. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairns: Palm Cove (Palm Cove Beach & Spas). There's still lots to do: trek along Esplanade Boardwalk, stroll through Trinity Beach, get great views at Wrights Lookout, and browse the exhibits of Doongal Aboriginal Art Gallery Cairns.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Cairns road trip planner.

Drive from Daintree to Cairns in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In April, daytime highs in Cairns are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can travel back home.