8 days in Port Douglas Itinerary

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.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Four Mile Beach and Palm Cove Beach. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Daintree Entomological museum and Sunday Market Port Douglas. Get out of town with these interesting Port Douglas side-trips: Alexandra Bay Waterfall (in Diwan), Thornton Beach (in Thornton Beach) and Cape Tribulation (Cape Tribulation Beach & Myall Beach). Next up on the itinerary: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, get curious at Daintree Discovery Centre, see the vivid underwater world at Opal Reef, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Port Douglas trip itinerary planning tool.

Expect a daytime high around 36°C in December, and nighttime lows around 26°C.