Guidebook for Port Douglas
Parks & Nature
The Great Barrier Reef is a must do! Enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving and much more!
242 residents recomanen
Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is a must do! Enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving and much more!
The Mossman Gorge is a must see in the Port Douglas area. Pack a picnic and head up for a few hours for a refreshing swim or do some of the walks through the rainforest.
229 residents recomanen
Mossman Gorge
The Mossman Gorge is a must see in the Port Douglas area. Pack a picnic and head up for a few hours for a refreshing swim or do some of the walks through the rainforest.
Arts & Culture
The Clink Theatre
18 Mowbray StPerforming arts theater in Port Douglas, Queensland.
Janbal Gallery
5 Johnston RdAboriginal art gallery, private aboriginal art classes and painting workshops.
Restaurants
Salsa Bar & Grill is situated in a traditional weatherboard Queenslander with louvered windows and a unique balance of outside meets in. Salsa itself seems to spring to life during service. Dine with views across to St. Mary’s by the Sea and Dickson’s inlet. Be moved by the energy that exudes from the venue itself, the staff, the food and the experience.
180 residents recomanen
Salsa Bar and Grill
26 Wharf StSalsa Bar & Grill is situated in a traditional weatherboard Queenslander with louvered windows and a unique balance of outside meets in. Salsa itself seems to spring to life during service. Dine with views across to St. Mary’s by the Sea and Dickson’s inlet. Be moved by the energy that exudes from the venue itself, the staff, the food and the experience.
bel cibo is owned and operated by Chef Andy Grey specialising in Italian cuisine in the heart of Port Douglas.The menu has a great selection of fine Italian fare with a modern tropical approach. With homemade pasta and hot stone pizzas, extensive seafood choices & tantalizing meat dishes bel cibo has great choices to suit everyone.
10 residents recomanen
bel cibo
26-30 Macrossan Stbel cibo is owned and operated by Chef Andy Grey specialising in Italian cuisine in the heart of Port Douglas.The menu has a great selection of fine Italian fare with a modern tropical approach. With homemade pasta and hot stone pizzas, extensive seafood choices & tantalizing meat dishes bel cibo has great choices to suit everyone.
Sassi La Cucina + Bar is now in the heart of town down off the main street. If you are looking for a cool cocktail or a special wine, the long white Chillago marble bar offers you the perfect spot. You can choose from a great list of Spuntini (Italian for tapas) or indulge in one of our special gourmet pizzas. It is also a great place for informal get togethers or pre-dinner drinks.
24 residents recomanen
Sassi La Cucina + Bar
4 Macrossan StSassi La Cucina + Bar is now in the heart of town down off the main street. If you are looking for a cool cocktail or a special wine, the long white Chillago marble bar offers you the perfect spot. You can choose from a great list of Spuntini (Italian for tapas) or indulge in one of our special gourmet pizzas. It is also a great place for informal get togethers or pre-dinner drinks.
Nautilus restaurant is nestled into Island Point Hill amid a beautiful lush tropical garden setting. The restaurant is truly unique; combining the wonderful elements of a tropical paradise with elegant dining to create the ultimate outdoor dining experience. The menu has been developed around natural flavours of the tropics, prepared & presented to compliment the restaurant’s location and fine dining experience.
63 residents recomanen
Nautilus Restaurant
17 Murphy StNautilus restaurant is nestled into Island Point Hill amid a beautiful lush tropical garden setting. The restaurant is truly unique; combining the wonderful elements of a tropical paradise with elegant dining to create the ultimate outdoor dining experience. The menu has been developed around natural flavours of the tropics, prepared & presented to compliment the restaurant’s location and fine dining experience.
Casual dining by the beach, well priced and family friendly!
34 residents recomanen
Port Douglas Surf Club Bar & Bistro
Mowbray StreetCasual dining by the beach, well priced and family friendly!
In a great atmosphere, taste Kangaroo, Crocodile and Barramundi cooked with traditional Mexican techniques, herbs and spices.
25 residents recomanen
The Mexican - Port Douglas
43 Macrossan StIn a great atmosphere, taste Kangaroo, Crocodile and Barramundi cooked with traditional Mexican techniques, herbs and spices.
Zinc is a unique combination of restaurant, café & lounge bar. Café by day, restaurant & lounge bar by night, offering al fresco dining serving fine modern Australian cuisine. Children’s menus are available and we guarantee they will be kept amused by the largest privately owned aquarium on the east coast of Australia.
58 residents recomanen
Zinc Port Douglas
53-61 Macrossan StZinc is a unique combination of restaurant, café & lounge bar. Café by day, restaurant & lounge bar by night, offering al fresco dining serving fine modern Australian cuisine. Children’s menus are available and we guarantee they will be kept amused by the largest privately owned aquarium on the east coast of Australia.
Melaleuca is run by Award Winning Head Chef Adam Ion and his wife Namhee. Boasting a fabulous alfresco courtyard with three giant mango trees forming a canopy above diners, as well as a chic indoor restaurant space, this fine diner combines relaxed and casual service with a Modern Australian menu to set the mood for a memorable meal.
15 residents recomanen
Melaleuca
22 Wharf StMelaleuca is run by Award Winning Head Chef Adam Ion and his wife Namhee. Boasting a fabulous alfresco courtyard with three giant mango trees forming a canopy above diners, as well as a chic indoor restaurant space, this fine diner combines relaxed and casual service with a Modern Australian menu to set the mood for a memorable meal.
A leafy, open-air restaurant and bar with an elegant atmosphere, serving Modern Australian cuisine.
46 residents recomanen
Watergate Port Douglas
31 Macrossan StA leafy, open-air restaurant and bar with an elegant atmosphere, serving Modern Australian cuisine.
Australia’s only rainforest dining experience with Aboriginal Cultural Experience.
18 residents recomanen
Flames of the Forest
2 Hope StreetAustralia’s only rainforest dining experience with Aboriginal Cultural Experience.
Bars and Nightlife
Hemingway's Brewery is a microbrewery with two Gastro Brewpubs, located at the beautiful Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas.
110 residents recomanen
Hemingway's Brewery
44 Wharf StHemingway's Brewery is a microbrewery with two Gastro Brewpubs, located at the beautiful Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina in Port Douglas.
Jimmy Rum's
53-61 Macrossan StCocktail bar with an extensive menu and exquisite atmosphere.
The Courty as it has become affectionately known, is the oldest pub in Port Douglas and one of the most iconic pubs in Australia.
Live Music.
71 residents recomanen
The Court House Hotel
18-20 Wharf StThe Courty as it has become affectionately known, is the oldest pub in Port Douglas and one of the most iconic pubs in Australia.
Live Music.
Probably the best place in town to watch sports with its large projector screen. Casual aussie favorite foods and drinks.
48 residents recomanen
Central Hotel Port Douglas
9 Macrossan StProbably the best place in town to watch sports with its large projector screen. Casual aussie favorite foods and drinks.
Sophisticated style meets natural beauty at Port Douglas only waterfront cocktails bar.
52 residents recomanen
BARBADOS Port Douglas
44 Wharf StSophisticated style meets natural beauty at Port Douglas only waterfront cocktails bar.
Head to the Iron Bar to watch the famous Cane Toad races!
78 residents recomanen
IronBar Saloon, Restaurant and Gaming Lounge Port Douglas
5 Macrossan StHead to the Iron Bar to watch the famous Cane Toad races!
Paddy's Irish Pub & Grill
8 Macrossan StA truly Irish pub in the Tropics!
Live Music.
Coffee
Unwind at the Little Larder.
Enjoy good Breakfast, coffee and lunch.
Vegetarian and vegan options.
50 residents recomanen
The Little Larder
61 Macrossan StUnwind at the Little Larder.
Enjoy good Breakfast, coffee and lunch.
Vegetarian and vegan options.
Enjoy a beautiful barista coffee in town whilst munching a piece of homemade cake and beeing surrounded by books and books and books.
24 residents recomanen
Whileaway
43 Macrossan StEnjoy a beautiful barista coffee in town whilst munching a piece of homemade cake and beeing surrounded by books and books and books.
The Byron Bay coffee shop also settled in Port Douglas! Grab freshly roasted "coffee on the fly".
15 residents recomanen
Sparrow Coffee - Port Douglas
39 Macrossan StThe Byron Bay coffee shop also settled in Port Douglas! Grab freshly roasted "coffee on the fly".
Origin Espresso
21-23 Warner StFreshly grounded coffee, delicious pastries and burgers.
Dessert
A piece of Italy in the heart of Port Douglas. Taste homemade gelato, pastries and cakes and barista made coffee.
7 residents recomanen
Capannina
32 Macrossan StA piece of Italy in the heart of Port Douglas. Taste homemade gelato, pastries and cakes and barista made coffee.
Sightseeing
Walk to the Port Douglas lookout on the Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail around the Port Douglas peninsula, from Four Mile Beach to Rex Smeal Park.
If you need a picture worth framing (or posting) look no further than the Flagstaff Hill Lookout. Located at the summit of Island Point Road, it is an easy walk, bike ride or even short drive to the lookout viewing area. From here you will witness sweeping, majestic views of Four Mile Beach and the rainforest-clad mountain ranges to the south. Venture along the Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail down to Four Mile Beach and walk the plank (or viewing platform) and take in the 180-degree views to the Coral Sea, Low Isles and Snapper Island to the north. Find the hidden Low Isles Lighthouse viewing platform located on the corner where Wharf and Island Point Roads meet.
15 residents recomanen
4 Mile Beach Lookout
50 Murphy StWalk to the Port Douglas lookout on the Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail around the Port Douglas peninsula, from Four Mile Beach to Rex Smeal Park.
If you need a picture worth framing (or posting) look no further than the Flagstaff Hill Lookout. Located at the summit of Island Point Road, it is an easy walk, bike ride or even short drive to the lookout viewing area. From here you will witness sweeping, majestic views of Four Mile Beach and the rainforest-clad mountain ranges to the south. Venture along the Flagstaff Hill Walking Trail down to Four Mile Beach and walk the plank (or viewing platform) and take in the 180-degree views to the Coral Sea, Low Isles and Snapper Island to the north. Find the hidden Low Isles Lighthouse viewing platform located on the corner where Wharf and Island Point Roads meet.
Four Mile Beach is patrolled by Surf Lifesaving Queensland and during November–May, a stinger net swimming enclosure is in place to provide a safe swimming environment.
29 residents recomanen
Four Mile Beach Park
Four Mile Beach is patrolled by Surf Lifesaving Queensland and during November–May, a stinger net swimming enclosure is in place to provide a safe swimming environment.