Food Scene
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.
Star of Siam
12 Macrossan StreetReasonably priced restaurant that offers BYO.
The Mexican - Port Douglas
43 Macrossan StGreat food. Even better drinks.
Salsa Bar and Grill
26 Wharf StIconic Port Douglas restaurant
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
OTZ Food
366 Port Douglas RdPricey, but conveniently located.
4 Mile Seafood & Takeaway
Barrier StreetTakeaway Fish and Chips
Drinks & Nightlife
Cane Toad Racing every night at 8 pm 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 8 pm is a funny and unique Port Douglas experience.
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.
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
A cheap pub and bottle shop around the corner. Conveniently located, but atmosphere is lacking.
21 locals recommend
Barrier Reef Tavern
37 Reef StA cheap pub and bottle shop around the corner. Conveniently located, but atmosphere is lacking.
Entertainment & Activities
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Port Douglas RoadSee koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles and lots of birds
A trip up and down the river. Popular with older guests.
25 locals recommend
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
Aquarius Port Douglas Cruises
44 Wharf StA luxurious way to experience the Great Barrier Reef of a small island
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook HighwayParks & Nature
Mossman Gorge
Beautiful rainforest walks. Do not miss.
Rex Smeal Park
Great place to take a picnic to watch the sun set
Four Mile Beach Park
Absolute paradise.
Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas
5 EsplanadeAlways swim between the flags
Essentials
Coles Port Douglas
17 Macrossan StIGA SUPA Port Douglas
Captain Cook HighwayLivelife Pharmacy Port Douglas
21 Macrossan StLiveLife Pharmacy The Habitat
Port Douglas RoadPort Douglas Medical Centre
33 Macrossan StNew Horizons for Health - Medical
362 Port Douglas RdReliable and lovely doctors
Shopping
Sugar Wharf Port Douglas
6 Dixie StEvery Sunday from 7am
Getting Around
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.
St Crispin's Station
Unit 1 St Crispins AveA quaint old-fashioned steam train