12 days in Kurrimine Beach, Port Douglas & Cairns Itinerary

Paronella Park has been added to your itinerary. Spend the 18th (Fri) exploring nature at Kurrimine Beach National Park.

For reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Kurrimine Beach trip planning site.

Townsville to Kurrimine Beach is an approximately 3-hour car ride. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Sun) before leaving for Port Douglas.

A holiday in Port Douglas balances an activity-filled getaway with plenty of opportunities to relax, thanks to its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and bustling beach life.

Family-friendly places like Scuba & Snorkeling and Four Mile Beach will thrill your kids. Step out of Port Douglas to go to Wangetti and see Rex Lookout, which is approximately 30 minutes away. There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, get outside with Horses in Port, look for gifts at With Sugar, and explore the gorgeous colors at Opal Reef.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Port Douglas online tour builder.

You can drive from Kurrimine Beach to Port Douglas in 3 hours. In December, daytime highs in Port Douglas are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Cairns.

A neat, cosmopolitan city of shaded plazas and laid-back neighborhoods, Cairns serves as a popular base for exploration of the surrounding region and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as a center for watersport activities like surfing or waterskiing.

Kids will enjoy Scuba & Snorkeling and Palm Cove Beach. Spend the 26th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Esplanade Boardwalk, stroll around Anzac Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Botanical Gardens, and kick back and relax at Trinity Beach.

For other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Cairns tour itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Port Douglas to Cairns in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in December, and nighttime lows around 26°C. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.