Guidebook for Port Douglas
Food Scene
Our Local Pizza place! Sandy Floor very casual. Beautiful night walk, go past the 'no through road sign' and follow the boardwalk that lights up as you walk....6 min walk brings you to pizza place
59 habitants recommandent
The Beach Shack Restaurant Port Douglas
29 Barrier StOur Local Pizza place! Sandy Floor very casual. Beautiful night walk, go past the 'no through road sign' and follow the boardwalk that lights up as you walk....6 min walk brings you to pizza place
Your local cafe. People RAVE about their Curries /Pies / Salads. My fav lunch is there Vietnamese Salad :). Friends buy the curries from the fridge and make dinner at home. All Homemade. YUM
Great coffee too :)
21 habitants recommandent
OTZ Food
366 Port Douglas RdYour local cafe. People RAVE about their Curries /Pies / Salads. My fav lunch is there Vietnamese Salad :). Friends buy the curries from the fridge and make dinner at home. All Homemade. YUM
Great coffee too :)
HEAVEN! Rainforest restaurant in the centre of town! Canopy Bar for a drink. Ask for a table on the Forest Deck (our fav) and prepare to be amazed with food and service...Very special.
63 habitants recommandent
Nautilus Restaurant
17 Murphy StHEAVEN! Rainforest restaurant in the centre of town! Canopy Bar for a drink. Ask for a table on the Forest Deck (our fav) and prepare to be amazed with food and service...Very special.
A Lunch destination in the rainforest, 25 min drive. LOVE IT - everyone we take is in awe. Great food amongst the canopy of rainforest and brilliant day spa. try and visit you wont regret it - LOVE it
22 habitants recommandent
Silky Oaks Lodge
423 Finlayvale RoadA Lunch destination in the rainforest, 25 min drive. LOVE IT - everyone we take is in awe. Great food amongst the canopy of rainforest and brilliant day spa. try and visit you wont regret it - LOVE it
Our other fav lunch destination. Devine location, after lunch walk down the bush steps to the beach - postcard perfect, hammocks in trees, swaying palms - devine. One of our fav beaches up here.
Thala Beach Lodge Hotel
5078 Captain Cook HighwayOur other fav lunch destination. Devine location, after lunch walk down the bush steps to the beach - postcard perfect, hammocks in trees, swaying palms - devine. One of our fav beaches up here.
Salsa is a favourite among locals for a good reason. The food is fantastic and it has a great vibe. Staff provide professional and friendly service and make sure all have a great dining experience.
180 habitants recommandent
Salsa Bar and Grill
26 Wharf StSalsa is a favourite among locals for a good reason. The food is fantastic and it has a great vibe. Staff provide professional and friendly service and make sure all have a great dining experience.
Excellent Thai food and a great street dining feel. We always spend at least 1 night of a stay at Star of Siam...Great Value!
15 habitants recommandent
Star of Siam
12 Macrossan StreetExcellent Thai food and a great street dining feel. We always spend at least 1 night of a stay at Star of Siam...Great Value!
Grants favourite coffee place - for serious coffee drinkers! Very limited menu - its all about the coffee. I once asked for a decaf, I shall never make that mistake again!!
18 habitants recommandent
Origin Espresso
21-23 Warner StGrants favourite coffee place - for serious coffee drinkers! Very limited menu - its all about the coffee. I once asked for a decaf, I shall never make that mistake again!!
Excellent place for Breakfast/Brunch and to watch the crowd walk by. Try the "Onesie" for a light breakfast or maybe the delicious mushrooms, feta w truffle oil on toast. YUM!
Great coffee too :-)
50 habitants recommandent
The Little Larder
61 Macrossan StExcellent place for Breakfast/Brunch and to watch the crowd walk by. Try the "Onesie" for a light breakfast or maybe the delicious mushrooms, feta w truffle oil on toast. YUM!
Great coffee too :-)
If you LOVE seafood - eat here. An institution really, renowned for their seafood.
46 habitants recommandent
On the Inlet
18-20 Wharf StIf you LOVE seafood - eat here. An institution really, renowned for their seafood.
Seafood here is always great and often done differently. They also have great Happy Hour deals with oysters / prawns at different times. Very attentive service.
25 habitants recommandent
2 Fish Restaurant Port Douglas
56-64 Macrossan StSeafood here is always great and often done differently. They also have great Happy Hour deals with oysters / prawns at different times. Very attentive service.
Love Italian ? Book a table outside on the pavement and enjoy the tropical scenery with superb italian food and service :)
24 habitants recommandent
Sassi La Cucina + Bar
4 Macrossan StLove Italian ? Book a table outside on the pavement and enjoy the tropical scenery with superb italian food and service :)
Chapter One Restaurant.
In the Niramaya Resort for foodies who like a relaxed quiet setting, ovelooking a pool . Lunch and Dinner.
10 habitants recommandent
Niramaya Day Spa
1 Bale DrChapter One Restaurant.
In the Niramaya Resort for foodies who like a relaxed quiet setting, ovelooking a pool . Lunch and Dinner.
Great cafe in Escape St. - 10 minute easy stroll. Relaxed vibe and great menu for breaky lunch and dinner. Shady pergola overlooking small lake and Choo Choos steam train runs from here to the Marina - little kids love it.
18 habitants recommandent
St crispins cafe and events
9 St Crispins AveGreat cafe in Escape St. - 10 minute easy stroll. Relaxed vibe and great menu for breaky lunch and dinner. Shady pergola overlooking small lake and Choo Choos steam train runs from here to the Marina - little kids love it.
Everything Else
177 steps from your front gate to the sand! We start our day with a beach walk, the kids come and collect coconuts / shells. Walk out the gate over the grass block or footpath at end of our street.
35 habitants recommandent
Four Mile Beach
177 steps from your front gate to the sand! We start our day with a beach walk, the kids come and collect coconuts / shells. Walk out the gate over the grass block or footpath at end of our street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pre dinner drink in Barbados? Well you are staying at the Bahama's!! Groovy, hip, day beds to while away. Call in after a sunset cruise perhaps or just on your way to dinner - watch the boats come in.
52 habitants recommandent
BARBADOS Port Douglas
44 Wharf StPre dinner drink in Barbados? Well you are staying at the Bahama's!! Groovy, hip, day beds to while away. Call in after a sunset cruise perhaps or just on your way to dinner - watch the boats come in.
Great Pub for a few late night drinks. Play pool, watch the band or dance away in this iconic Queensland Hotel.
71 habitants recommandent
The Court House Hotel
18-20 Wharf StGreat Pub for a few late night drinks. Play pool, watch the band or dance away in this iconic Queensland Hotel.
Jimmy Rum's
53-61 Macrossan StNew Cocktail Bar.
Great people watching spot at the Marina. Great easy bar food and pizzas etc. Beer lovers - this is a must!
110 habitants recommandent
Hemingway's Brewery
44 Wharf StGreat people watching spot at the Marina. Great easy bar food and pizzas etc. Beer lovers - this is a must!
Now called- OAKS RESORT, Groovy Bar area and you can use their pool also if you are repsectful and buy something from the Pool Bar :) 10 minute walk from the house.
18 habitants recommandent
Oaks Port Douglas Resort
87-109 Port Douglas RdNow called- OAKS RESORT, Groovy Bar area and you can use their pool also if you are repsectful and buy something from the Pool Bar :) 10 minute walk from the house.
Sightseeing
Daintree rainforest - 20 min drive. If you cant do a full day tour, drive here and take an Aboriginal Tour to the crystal clear water holes / forest. Nature at its best. Cafe and giftshop. Must do!
100 habitants recommandent
Centre de Mossman Gorge
212r Mossman Gorge RdDaintree rainforest - 20 min drive. If you cant do a full day tour, drive here and take an Aboriginal Tour to the crystal clear water holes / forest. Nature at its best. Cafe and giftshop. Must do!
Drive (or walk) up Island Point Road all the way to the lookout and get a great view looking south down 4 mile beach. This lookout faces East so great for a sunrise photo :-)
Also a fabulous walk from Little Cove - Beach Lookout about 2km and quite a few stairs but worth it!
12 habitants recommandent
Island Point Road
Island Point RoadDrive (or walk) up Island Point Road all the way to the lookout and get a great view looking south down 4 mile beach. This lookout faces East so great for a sunrise photo :-)
Also a fabulous walk from Little Cove - Beach Lookout about 2km and quite a few stairs but worth it!
Palm fringed beach, warm water, whats not to love!
Yoga on the beach seven days per week - the sign will be near the Life Saving entrance.
Walk - collect shells - sandcastles - sunbake - swim :)
47 habitants recommandent
Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas
5 EsplanadePalm fringed beach, warm water, whats not to love!
Yoga on the beach seven days per week - the sign will be near the Life Saving entrance.
Walk - collect shells - sandcastles - sunbake - swim :)
Where all the Reef boats leave from.
Wednesdays - small marina market also.
Great people watching spot :)
18 habitants recommandent
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
44 Wharf StWhere all the Reef boats leave from.
Wednesdays - small marina market also.
Great people watching spot :)
Shopping
From 8am -2pm - get there early and wander around, lots of produce, jewellery and the Insect repellent cream that I swear by (Up North skin care $15). Great stalls to keep the kids entertained as well. Check out St Marys church - devine view!
Wednesdays - the Marina has a small market also.
34 habitants recommandent
Sugar Wharf Port Douglas
6 Dixie StFrom 8am -2pm - get there early and wander around, lots of produce, jewellery and the Insect repellent cream that I swear by (Up North skin care $15). Great stalls to keep the kids entertained as well. Check out St Marys church - devine view!
Wednesdays - the Marina has a small market also.
Love this place....so tropical....and their candles are devine! My fave is there Island Signature blend that I have on my desk!
Tommy Bahama
4 Macrossan StLove this place....so tropical....and their candles are devine! My fave is there Island Signature blend that I have on my desk!
Rip Curl Port Douglas
56-64 Macrossan StQuitessential aussie beach gear / bathers / thongs - this is the place!
Our Shopping Strip! With Sugar (next to The Little Larder cafe) has devine gifts and will do free giftwrapping that is next level. The friendliest shop in town - and a fave of ours.
36 habitants recommandent
Macrossan Street
Macrossan StreetOur Shopping Strip! With Sugar (next to The Little Larder cafe) has devine gifts and will do free giftwrapping that is next level. The friendliest shop in town - and a fave of ours.
Essentials
2 Mins drive from Bahama House and has most items that you will need. Grab a great coffee in the early morning out front!
72 habitants recommandent
IGA SUPA Port Douglas
Captain Cook Highway2 Mins drive from Bahama House and has most items that you will need. Grab a great coffee in the early morning out front!
Coles Port Douglas
17 Macrossan StBiggest supermarket in town.
Parks & Nature
Great sightseeing walk - Can start from the beach end or Rex Smeal Park and hike up the steps with stunning views across the Coral Sea and a viewing platform. Opened Dec 2017. Has steps but most levels of fitness would be fine approx 2kms.
23 habitants recommandent
Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse
7 Wharf StGreat sightseeing walk - Can start from the beach end or Rex Smeal Park and hike up the steps with stunning views across the Coral Sea and a viewing platform. Opened Dec 2017. Has steps but most levels of fitness would be fine approx 2kms.
20 minute drive north of PD, and so worth it. Take your bathers for a refreshing swim after walking in the rainforest.
Aboriginal guided tours available. Great indigenous inspired cafe also. A shuttle bus takes you to the actual Gorge from the carpark, hence there is a fee. But so worth it :)
229 habitants recommandent
Mossman Gorge
20 minute drive north of PD, and so worth it. Take your bathers for a refreshing swim after walking in the rainforest.
Aboriginal guided tours available. Great indigenous inspired cafe also. A shuttle bus takes you to the actual Gorge from the carpark, hence there is a fee. But so worth it :)
Short on time but want to snorkel the Reef? These are your guys. Speedy boat so no sea sickness also :) 3 hours out to Low Isles .
9 habitants recommandent
Reef Sprinter Snorkelling
38 Wharf StShort on time but want to snorkel the Reef? These are your guys. Speedy boat so no sea sickness also :) 3 hours out to Low Isles .
So many great tours or self drive ...just ask us what you want to see. One hour drive to the Cape Trib ferry that takes you and your car over the river, then visit Thorntons Beach Cafe, Cape Trib Beachhouse, Daintree Icecream farm, and stop along the signposted walks :)
257 habitants recommandent
Daintree Rainforest
2333 Cape Tribulation RdSo many great tours or self drive ...just ask us what you want to see. One hour drive to the Cape Trib ferry that takes you and your car over the river, then visit Thorntons Beach Cafe, Cape Trib Beachhouse, Daintree Icecream farm, and stop along the signposted walks :)
Want to see a Croc cose up and personal ???
This is a great way to do it, very educational, alot of fun and worth it. 30 mins south of PD.
197 habitants recommandent
Aventures de crocodiles de Hartley
Captain Cook HighwayWant to see a Croc cose up and personal ???
This is a great way to do it, very educational, alot of fun and worth it. 30 mins south of PD.
For those who are short on time these quick cruises are great. For those who get sea sick, this is perfect also. KIDS will LOVE this cruise, we often did the Sunset Cruise when our kids were little and they could spot a croc and steer the paddle steamer :) Great service also.
25 habitants recommandent
Lady Douglas River Cruise
44 Wharf StFor those who are short on time these quick cruises are great. For those who get sea sick, this is perfect also. KIDS will LOVE this cruise, we often did the Sunset Cruise when our kids were little and they could spot a croc and steer the paddle steamer :) Great service also.
Want to learn SCUBA in a pool first? This is the place for you.
For SCUBA divers you will love Posiedon Cruises which is run by Quiksilver and there are many smaller vessels to choose also.
Quicksilver Dive
19 Warner StWant to learn SCUBA in a pool first? This is the place for you.
For SCUBA divers you will love Posiedon Cruises which is run by Quiksilver and there are many smaller vessels to choose also.
Sunset Cruise...Champas and nibbles anyone?
Try Indigo - x12 max with bean bags on the deck! Very cool!
18 habitants recommandent
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
44 Wharf StSunset Cruise...Champas and nibbles anyone?
Try Indigo - x12 max with bean bags on the deck! Very cool!