Port Douglas Local Knowledge
- Activities (5)
- Must do/see (7)
- What to do (4)
- What to see (3)
- Services (2)
- Children's activities (1)
- Getting there (1)
Activities
Experience 2.5 hours of deeply relaxing, grounding and uplifting pampering that seeks to restore your dynamic equilibrium. Escape from your hectic life to enter a zone of peace and tranquility. Enjoy a stone massage, aromatherapy as well a Jurlique Deluxe facial to completely rejuvenate you.
This is 3 hours of heaven! Experience a luxurious Jurlique facial, a relaxing massage and your choice of an
Ancient Secrets or Seaweed Bliss Mud Wrap under the Vichy Shower. Each wrap includes a gentle full
body exfoliation to relax you and revitalise your skin. A must do experience.
This 6 day expedition includes 3 days at magnificent Osprey Reef which offers incredible visibility and 1000 metre deep coral walls. We'll see large schools pelagics, Mantarays and plenty of sharks. Dive with the shark experts, and then the contrast of 3 days diving the colourful Ribbon Reefs.
We operate daily scuba diving and snorkeling adventures from Port Douglas taking a maximum of 100 passengers to the Great Barrier Reef. Our new stable, comfortable high-speed Wave Piercer visits Agincourt, St. Crispins, Opal Reefs and features a glass bottom boat, reef cinema & fully licensed bar.
An all day event that includes a full range of our most popular and unique spa treatments. Experience an Ancient Secrets Mud Wrap under the Vichy Shower, Aromastone Massage, Jurlique Ultimate Aromatherapy Facial and your choice of Ear Candling, or Indian Head Massage.
Must do/see
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Four Mile BeachTake a leisurly stroll along beautiful Four Mile Beach, where you're sure to find a coconut on the beach, just to prove you are in the Tropical North. |
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High Falls FarmSit by a pristine creek in the bohemiam Whyanbeel Valley. Dine on fresh local produce this is the most amazing dinning experience in North Queensland. Open Friday, Sat Sunday, Monday. Phone 40988231 or www.tropicalretreats.com.au for more information |
07 40 988 231 |
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Hoglund art glass blowing studioThe world famous Hoglund art glass studio in the Whyanbeel Valley is open come in to view hand blown art glass. Come and watch the artists produce there works and view the famous Graal series of works. Run by Ola & Marie Hoglund Whyanbeel Rd Whyanbeel |
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Karnack PlayhouseBuilt by the famous Dianne Cilento this is a outdoor theatre over looking a huge lilly pond. Come and dine in the theatre and enjoy Dianne Cilentos back yard. Try the home cooked Foods some of which Dianne herself has prepared. Located in the Whyanbeel Valley only a short drive from Port Douglas. Stroll around the vast garden and enjoy waterfalls in the mountains. For more information www.tropicalretreats.com.au Whaynbeel rd Whyanbeel |
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Quicksilveris the Great Barrier Reef... Experience an aquatic wilderness of fragile beuaty and perfect harmony. Go diving or snorkelling, any day, outer Great Barrier Reef, or go to Low Isles, walk around the island with marine biologist, see the coral, the fish |
(07)40872100 |
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Reef and Rainforest connectionsvisit Cape Tribulation, make a Daintree river cruise,see Mossman Gorge,Bloomfield falls with a guided Aboriginal walk, see Kuranda, go into the air with a hot air balloon ..... |
(07)40995333 |
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View the Sunset from Marina MirageMarina Mirage hosts all the luxury yatchs and cruising vessels ready to take you to the Great Barrier Reef, it is a great place to enjoy a drink and watch the sunset and boats coming into Port |
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Discovery Centrethe Canopee Tower is the number 1 attraction in the Daintree Rainforest, the oldest continuous rainforest on earth.Exploring the many boardwalktracks,the aerial walkway and the giant canopee tower will give you an understanding of how amazing the rainforest really is. |
(07)40989171 |
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MicrolightsGet airborne, instructional flights |
0408189565 |
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NorsemanWould you like to go fishing? Everything supplied, bait, tackle, rods. The comfort of an airconditioned cabin, a wide range of destinations |
(07)40996668 |
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Taka DiveWould you like the excitement of a dive in the Cod Hole, located in a protected area at the northern end of Ribbon Reef 10 that provides one of the best Big Fish experiences of the world?Or would youy like to see coral and clam gardens,and a multitude of fish? Or Ospray Reef with its sharks, drop-offs and more sharks? And all that inthe Taka, a ship designed for comfort |
+61740518722 |
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ShaolinSnorkeling Reef adventure; travel on an authentic chines junk.Leave Port Douglas at midday, arrive at Low Isles when the tourist boats leave |
(07)40991231 |
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ShaolinSnorkeling Reef adventure; travel on an authentic chines junk.Leave Port Douglas at midday, arrive at Low Isles when the tourist boats leave |
(07)40991231 |
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Undara Volcanic National ParkAustralia's accessable outback, with its amazing lava tubes,this fascinating underground geological phenomenem.Enjoy a wildlife at sunset tour |
1800990992 |
Services
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Bike HireThe newest and best bikes in Port Douglas at competitive rates. Bike hire includes helmet and locks. Right in the heart of town in Macrossan Street, and will deliver to Four Mile Beach Real Estate's holiday apartment. |
07 40996144 |
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Cote Nord Property Port DouglasBoutique Port Douglas real estate agency specialising in prestige residential and investment property for sale, as well as lifestyle businesses in Port Douglas and neighbouring beach villages in tropical north Queensland. Personalised, dedicated service. |
0438488488 |
Children's activities
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HabitatAustralia's leading environmental wildlife experience. You can have a free guided tour, you can see koalas,wading birds, crocodiles, kangaroos,parrots, frogs, turtles,pythons; there are 1600 animals ;180 species |
(07)40993235 |
Getting there
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Port DouglasPort Douglas is a one hour scenic drive north from Cairns. It is the closest port to the Great Barrier Reef and has the added attraction of the Daintree Rainforest on its doorstep. |
Freecall 1800 603 401 |