Port Douglas Day Tours
Port Douglas is a nature lovers paradise! surrounded by the crystal blue Coral Sea and bordering on the Daintree National Park. The Port Douglas & Daintree region were the first in Australia to receive Eco Certification as a tourism destination.
The township itself offers boutique shops and a plethora of restaurants catering for those seeking more relaxed meals at the Iron Bar through to fine dining at Salsa Restaurant.
Port Douglas boasts being the closest town and shortest boat ride to the famous Great Barrier Reef. The town is also only a short distance from Mossman Gorge and World Heritage Listed rainforest of the Daintree National Park.
If you are staying in one of Port Douglas many resorts or hotels we have a range of tours and trips to choose from…
Connect with the local Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal peoples on our Daintree Dreaming Tours or explore the rainforest and cruise the Daintree River on a trip to Cape Tribulation. For families make sure to include a trip to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures where the kids can interact with Australian wildlife.
Cape Tribulation, Daintree & Mossman
Travel in air-conditioned comfort to Cape Tribulation; through some of the oldest rainforest in the world … Included is morning tea and a driver guided walk at Mossman Gorge, a cruise on the Daintree River, delicious tropical BBQ lunch set amongst the rainforest, walk on famous Cape Tribulation Beach, a delicious exotic fruit ice cream cup at the Daintree Ice Cream Company and a photo stop at Alexandra Lookout.
Daintree Dreaming – Aboriginal Art & Culture
A unique experience awaits today; an exclusive and spectacular journey discovering the ancient Aboriginal culture of the Kuku Yalanji people. Join an Aboriginal guide and journey to the ancient rainforest of Mossman Gorge. Enjoy a tasty lunch infused with local bush flavours at the Mayi Cafe. In the afternoon join local aboriginal artist Binna for an immersive art class at Janbal Art Gallery exploring culture through painting and storytelling.
Tour operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays with transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
Daintree Dreaming – Traditional Aboriginal Fishing
A unique experience awaits today; an exclusive and spectacular journey discovering the ancient Aboriginal culture of the Kuku Yalanji people. Join an Aboriginal guide and journey to the ancient rainforest of Mossman Gorge. Up next is a delicious lunch at Mossman Gorge Centre’s Mayi Cafe. Then join a traditional aboriginal fishing expedition across the mudflats and mangroves of Cooya Beach.
Tour operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays with transfers from Cairns, Northern Beaches and Port Douglas
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Take a half day tour to Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – the best place to see crocodiles in Tropical North Queensland! There is ample time to explore this wonderful park, including the Wetlands Cruise through the Melaleuca wetlands, domain of the saltwater crocodile. Take in the Crocodile Attack Show, and fascinating Snake Show.
Operating on select dates below with transfers from Cairns, Northern Beach and Port Douglas.
Cairns and Northern Beaches
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturdays
Port Douglas
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
Kuranda, Skyrail & Scenic Rail
After boarding Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your journey to Kuranda, be amazed as you travel over and through World Heritage rainforest, enjoying two stops along the way. The Kuranda Boarding Pass offers discounted entry into selected Kuranda attractions as well as a detailed map to help you explore this quaint village. Your pre allocated preferential seating enables you to avoid the lines, before boarding the Kuranda Scenic Rail for this historic journey.
Operating on select days outlined below
- From Cairns = operates daily
- From Northern Beaches and Port Douglas = operates Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
Kuranda, Self Drive, Scenic Rail & Skyrail
A great option for those passengers with their own car, self drive to the Smithfield Skyrail terminal and park your car. Board Skyrail Rainforest Cableway for your journey to Kuranda, where you will enjoy free time. At your allocated time, board the Kuranda Scenic Rail to Freshwater Station where we will collect you for your transfer back to the Smithfield Skyrail terminal where your car is waiting.
Operates daily
If you have hired a car for your stay you can also choose to join a wide range of tours including the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail Rainforest Cableway by meeting us at Skyrail’s Smithfield Terminal. There is free parking situated at the terminal, which also has an under cover bus stop where you can wait for our driver-guide to collect you.
When booking the below products under General Location choose Cairns, then under Accommodation select Skyrail Rainforest Cableway -Smithfield.
Waterfall, Wetlands, and Skyrail
Embark on a guided Wetlands, Waterfalls & Skyrail adventure from Cairns. Explore Cattana Wetlands’ palm forest and Barron Falls with a Djabugay cultural guide. Savour lunch at Skybury Coffee Plantation, then journey to Emerald Creek Ice Creamery for afternoon refreshments. Finish the day on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway travelling over and through the World Heritage Listed rainforest.
- From Cairns = operates Monday to Friday
- From Palm Cove, Trinity Beach and Port Douglas = Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Kuranda Day Tours
Nestled in mountaintop rainforest splendour just to the west of Cairns, Kuranda has been enchanting visitors for years. Accessible by train, cableway or road, the charming Village in the Rainforest’ presents a bevy of tropical delights.
From the traditional appeal of the famous Kuranda Markets to the cool sophistication of roadside cafs and restaurants, Kuranda has something to suit everybody.
Soar over and through World Heritage rainforest in your Skyrail Rainforest Cableway gondola and go back in time on the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway.
More Information
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When is the best time to visit Port Douglas?
Self driving from Port Douglas to Daintree
Where do tours pickup in Port Douglas?
Visiting Port Douglas during marine stinger season
Our friendly reservations team are available to answer your questions daily from 6am to 5pm
Phone +61 7 4047 9066 Email res@downundertours.com