9 days in Port Douglas 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Port Douglas: Rex Lookout (in Wangetti), Daintree Entomological museum (in Diwan) and Palm Cove Beach (in Palm Cove). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and relax in the rural setting at Cape Trib Farm.

To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Port Douglas trip builder.

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 July: high temperatures in Port Douglas hover around 30°C and lows are around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.