Guidebook for Port Douglas
Food Scene
Great food and cheap drinks, right by the beach.
34 locals recommend
Port Douglas Surf Club Bar & Bistro
Mowbray StreetGreat food and cheap drinks, right by the beach.
Salsa Bar and Grill
26 Wharf StIconic Port Douglas restaurant
The Mexican - Port Douglas
43 Macrossan StGreat food. Even better drinks.
A local hangout with sand-covered floors, a sit-down restaurant in the front and family-friendly bar out the back. $5 tapas every night and $10 pizzas on Saturdays.
59 locals recommend
The Beach Shack Restaurant Port Douglas
29 Barrier StA local hangout with sand-covered floors, a sit-down restaurant in the front and family-friendly bar out the back. $5 tapas every night and $10 pizzas on Saturdays.
OTZ Food
366 Port Douglas RdPricey, but conveniently located.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local hangout, live music, $1 wings during happy hour 4-5pm
44 locals recommend
Paddy's Irish Pub & Grill
8 Macrossan StLocal hangout, live music, $1 wings during happy hour 4-5pm
This craft brewery on the Marina is a great place to enjoy a cold drink and beautiful views. A great way to spend a relaxing afternoon, doing not much at all.
110 locals recommend
Hemingway's Brewery
44 Wharf StThis craft brewery on the Marina is a great place to enjoy a cold drink and beautiful views. A great way to spend a relaxing afternoon, doing not much at all.
Cane Toad Racing every night at 8pm is a funny and unique Port Douglas experience.
78 locals recommend
IronBar Saloon, Restaurant and Gaming Lounge Port Douglas
5 Macrossan StCane Toad Racing every night at 8pm is a funny and unique Port Douglas experience.
A cheap bar, restaurant and bottle shop. Conveniently located, but lacks atmosphere.
21 locals recommend
Barrier Reef Tavern
37 Reef StA cheap bar, restaurant and bottle shop. Conveniently located, but lacks atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas
5 EsplanadeAlways swim between the flags
Four Mile Beach Park
Absolute paradise.
Rex Smeal Park
Great place to take a picnic to watch the sun set
Mossman Gorge
Beautiful rainforest walks. Do not miss.
Shopping
Sugar Wharf Port Douglas
6 Dixie StEvery Sunday from 7am
Essentials
LiveLife Pharmacy The Habitat
Port Douglas RoadLivelife Pharmacy Port Douglas
21 Macrossan StIGA SUPA Port Douglas
Captain Cook HighwayColes Port Douglas
17 Macrossan StNew Horizons for Health - Medical
362 Port Douglas RdLovely doctors
Port Douglas Medical Centre
33 Macrossan StEntertainment & Activities
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook HighwayWildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Port Douglas RoadSee koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles and lots of birds
Lady Douglas River Cruise
44 Wharf StA trip up and down the river. Popular with older guests
A great way to see the outer reef. Snorkeling and diving.
15 locals recommend
Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises
44 Wharf StA great way to see the outer reef. Snorkeling and diving.
A fantastic and sustainable way to experience, and learn about, the Great Barrier Reef.
12 locals recommend
Wavelength Reef Cruises
43-47 Macrossan StA fantastic and sustainable way to experience, and learn about, the Great Barrier Reef.
A luxurious way to experience the Great Barrier Reef of a small island.
Aquarius Port Douglas Cruises
44 Wharf StA luxurious way to experience the Great Barrier Reef of a small island.
Getting Around
St Crispin's Station
Unit 1 St Crispins AveA quaint old-fashioned steam train
Avis Car & Truck Rental
7 Warner StIgnore the pin on the map. The local shuttle buses stop outside The Tavern every half hour or so (keep in mind, Port Douglas is on "beach time"). $6 per person each way to and from town. Cash only.
11 locals recommend
Sun Palm Transport
16 Teamsters ClIgnore the pin on the map. The local shuttle buses stop outside The Tavern every half hour or so (keep in mind, Port Douglas is on "beach time"). $6 per person each way to and from town. Cash only.