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Port Douglas, is only
70 kilometres, or an
hour's drive north of
Cairns international
airport along a scenic
coastal drive. It is
well worth the drive!
Port Douglas is the closest
gateway to the Great
Barrier Reef . Click
this link for Port Douglas
accommodation.
Once a
sleepy fishing village
Port Douglas has a
relaxed seaside village
atmosphere whilst having
an air of sophistication.
In this tropical paradise,
you can play golf,
shop in world class specialty
shops and dine in world
class restaurants.
Port Douglas offers a
great selection of day
trips. Dive or fish the
Great Barrier Reef ,
take an escorted tour
of the Daintree River
and Rainforest. The World
Heritage rainforests
are within easy reach
of Port Douglas.
The village of
Port Douglas has a
natural harbour on one
side which includes Marina
Mirage with its excellent
shopping & restaurants
and on the other side
of the peninsula is
the beautiful white sandy
Four Mile beach. Port
Douglas is renowned
for its diverse range
of fine restaurants,
cafés & coffee
shops where you can
choose anything from
inexpensive pub meals
to gourmet dining at
five star resorts.
Listed below is a selection
of tours that can be
taken from Port Douglas.
Just click on the names
to find out more information
and to book.
| Wavedancer
Low Isles Reef
Cruise (Port Douglas) |
6
1/2 - 8 hours |
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Board
a luxury sailing
catamaran for
a relaxing
day out on
the Great Barrier
Reef. 'Wavedancer'
will take you
out to the
Low Isles off
Port Douglas,
a coral cay
island surrounded
by 55 acres
of reef. Snorkel
in the tropical
waters, explore
the island
with a marine
biologist or
simply laze
on the beach
in the sun.
This is a leisurely
and fun day
for everybody |
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| Quicksilver
Outer Barrier Reef
Cruise (Port Douglas) |
6
1/2 - 8 hours |
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Snorkel,
dive, swim
or perhaps
even take a
scenic helicopter
flight over
the Great Barrier
Reef - all
this and more
on this landmark
reef experience
with Quicksilver.
From Port Douglas,
you cruise
in comfort
aboard the
luxurious Wavepiercer
catamaran to
the Agincourt
Reef, on the
very edge of
the Great Barrier
Reef. Spend
the day viewing
the kaleidoscope
of marine life
and intricate
colored coral
formations
before returning
to land at
the end of
this very special
day |
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| Kuranda
Rail and Skyrail
(Port Douglas) |
10
hours |
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Departing
from Port Douglas,
travel to Kuranda
weaving your
way through
the mountains
on one of the
worlds most
scenic train
routes. Spend
your day exploring
the 'Village
of the Rainforest'
and discover
the amazing
Australian
Butterfly Sanctuary.
Then you'll
glide across
the canopy
of this spectacular
rainforest
on a gondola
cableway, stopping
at a natural
science center
and Aboriginal
cultural center
in the mountaintop
town of Kuranda. |
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| Silversonic
Dive and Snorkel
Cruise (Port Douglas) |
8
- 10 hours |
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Whether
you are a snorkeler
or a scuba
diver, experienced
or a novice,
this day trip
from Port Douglas
aboard the
luxurious 'Silversonic'
is the perfect
day out for
all those wanting
to visit the
Great Barrier
Reef in style.
By visiting
2 separate
dive sites,
you can discover
the amazing
corals and
abundant marine
life that the
reef is famous
for. Experience
the exhilaration
of diving or
snorkeling
this aquatic
playground
today! |
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| Kuranda
Rail, Rainforestation
and Skyrail (Port
Douglas) |
10
hours |
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Departing
from Port Douglas,
just north
of Cairns,
your day begins
on an amazing
journey weaving
your way to
the mountain
top village
of Kuranda
on a magnificent
rail journey.
We then embark
on an adventure
aboard the
Army Duck,
traveling over
land and water,
venture deep
into the heart
of the rainforest.
Then you'll
glide across
the canopy
of one of the
world's great
rainforests
on a gondola
cableway, stopping
at a natural
science center
and Aboriginal
cultural center
in the mountaintop
town of Kuranda. |
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| Kuranda
Rail, Skyrail and
Tjapakai (Port
Douglas) |
10
hours |
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Departing
from Port Douglas,
travel to Kuranda
on a breathtaking
journey through
one of the
worlds most
beautiful rainforests,
as you relax
and enjoy the
ride on one
the worlds
most scenic
rail journeys.
Arriving in
the mountain
top village
of Kuranda,
we take some
free time to
explore… Moving
on we discover
the Tjapukai
Aboriginal
Cultural Park
and learn more
about the fascinating,
ancient Aboriginal
culture. |
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| Cape
Tribulation and
Daintree 4WD Safari
(ex Port Douglas) |
8
- 9 hours |
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Enjoy
an unforgettable
day of fun,
discovery and
adventure exploring
the majestic
rainforests,
pristine rivers
and white sandy
beaches of
the World Heritage
Listed Cape
Tribulation
and Daintree
National Parks
with professional,
friendly and
experienced
guides. Cape
Tribulation
is the only
place in the
world where
two World Heritage
Listed regions
live alongside
each other. |
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| Hot
Air Ballooning |
5
hours |
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View
a sunrise with
a difference,
whilst floating
in a hot air
balloon over
the North Queensland
tablelands.
Spot Australian
wildlife from
the air as
you float along
above wide-open
spaces and
picturesque
landscapes.
After landing,
enjoy a cross-country
balloon chase
followed by
a hearty breakfast
with champagne. |
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Water Rafting (from
Port Douglas) |
Varies |
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Thrill
seekers, you
must experience
white water
rafting in
Tropical North
Queensland!
Savor every
moment as you
raft down the
Barron or Tully
Rivers. Beginners
may wish to
tackle the
2-3 grade rapids
of the Barron
River, whilst
the more experienced
adventurer
would prefer
the thrill
of the Tully
River with
rapids of up
to grade 4.
For an awesome
day out, book
your spot now
and avoid disappointment! |
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| Cairns
in a Day - Kuranda |
9
- 10 hours |
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Cairns
in a Day is
the perfect
way to experience
the scenic
highlights
of Northern
Queensland's
rainforest
and reefs.
Ideal for visitors
who do not
want to miss
enjoying the
beauty of World
Heritage Rainforest
and the excitement
and adventure
of the Great
Barrier Reef.
If you only
visit Cairns
once in your
lifetime, you
truly do not
want to forgo
these sights,
Cairns in a
Day is the
perfect tour
for you. |
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