It's easy to hang about Dougies' sprawling grounds in a hammock or pool by day and move to the bar at night. If you can summon the energy, bikes and fishing gear are available for rent and the beach is a 300m walk east. Free pickup from Cairns on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dougies
Port Douglas
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
8.92 MILES
In the southeast corner of Daintree National Park, 5km west of Mossman town, Mossman Gorge forms part of the traditional lands of the Kuku Yalanji people…
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2.1 MILES
This sanctuary endeavours to keep and showcase native animals in enclosures that mimic their natural environment, while allowing you to get up close to…
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17.92 MILES
This award-winning attraction's aerial walkway, which includes a 23m tower used to study carbon levels, takes you high into the forest canopy. A theatre…
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Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park
28.67 MILES
Managed by the area’s original custodians, this award-winning cultural extravaganza tells the story of creation using giant holograms and actors. There's…
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0.72 MILES
This broad stretch of squeaky sand wraps around the eastern side of the peninsula in a near-perfect arc of sand and swaying palms – access is off the…
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Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
13.32 MILES
North of Ellis Beach towards Port Douglas, Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures offers a daily range of squeal-inducing events including croc farm tours,…
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Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets
24.87 MILES
Follow the clouds of incense down to these atmospheric village markets. Operating since 1978, they're still the best place to see artists at work and…
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6.45 MILES
Browse and buy the art at this Aboriginal-run gallery, or create your own masterpiece (canvas or boomerang) under the guidance of artist-in-residence,…
Nearby Port Douglas attractions
0.72 MILES
This broad stretch of squeaky sand wraps around the eastern side of the peninsula in a near-perfect arc of sand and swaying palms – access is off the…
2. Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
0.88 MILES
The hub of waterbased activities in Port Douglas, Crystalbrook Marina is also attempting to be a social hub with a few restaurants, bars and boutique…
0.96 MILES
Head up to Flagstaff Hill for sensational views over Four Mile Beach and the Coral Sea. Drive or walk up via Wharf St, or there's a walking path leading…
1.08 MILES
Worth a peek inside (when it’s not overflowing with wedding parties), this quaint, nondenominational, white timber church was built in 1880, rebuilt after…
1.13 MILES
The quaint and quiet 1879 Court House contains historical exhibits, including the story of Ellen Thompson, who was tried for murdering her husband in 1887…
7. Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
2.1 MILES
This sanctuary endeavours to keep and showcase native animals in enclosures that mimic their natural environment, while allowing you to get up close to…
6.45 MILES
Browse and buy the art at this Aboriginal-run gallery, or create your own masterpiece (canvas or boomerang) under the guidance of artist-in-residence,…