Bask in Port Douglas and Newell Beach
Food scene
Salsa Bar and Grill
26 Wharf StWatergate Port Douglas
31 Macrossan StFiner dining, make sure you book
Melaleuca
22 Wharf StFine dining Australian cuisine
Seabean Tapas Bar Restaurant
28 Wharf StQuick and easy tapas
This is a local, relaxed venue for sunset drinks and watching the boats come in
45 locals recommend
Tin Shed
7 Ashford AveThis is a local, relaxed venue for sunset drinks and watching the boats come in
Twin to Cairns Hemingway's this is a great venue for drinks and share plates with a view
110 locals recommend
Hemingway's Brewery
44 Wharf StTwin to Cairns Hemingway's this is a great venue for drinks and share plates with a view
Rattle & Hum
38 Macrossan StPub dining with great burgers and pizzas
Amazing mexican with light and vegan options, cocktails aren't bad either
https://themexicanpd.com.au/
25 locals recommend
The Mexican - Port Douglas
43 Macrossan StAmazing mexican with light and vegan options, cocktails aren't bad either
https://themexicanpd.com.au/
If you need a cake or have a celebration to plan, these are mind blowing cakes and other goodies!
https://www.thehungryhummingbird.com.au/
The Hungry Hummingbird Cakes, Toppers & Balloons - Port Douglas
8 Grant StreetIf you need a cake or have a celebration to plan, these are mind blowing cakes and other goodies!
https://www.thehungryhummingbird.com.au/
Cape Tribulation Sights and Daytrips
Head north over the ferry for an amazing Daintree and Great Barrier Reef Experience. Trip time is just over an hour from Newell Beach and 90 mins from Port Douglas. Allow 20 minutes for the ferry crossing, and take sunscreen, water, hats and insect repellent.
World class snorkelling experiences, and the cafe where you convene does pretty good food too! Inflatable reef trips to untouched shallow reefs, perfect for snorkelling. 20 min high speed inflatable trips with two reef stops and guided tours is highly recommended. I have seen turtles every trip, best snorkelling I have experienced yet. You will often get marine biologist guides.
22 locals recommend
Ocean Safari
3903 Cape Tribulation RdWorld class snorkelling experiences, and the cafe where you convene does pretty good food too! Inflatable reef trips to untouched shallow reefs, perfect for snorkelling. 20 min high speed inflatable trips with two reef stops and guided tours is highly recommended. I have seen turtles every trip, best snorkelling I have experienced yet. You will often get marine biologist guides.
Daintree Rainforest charters and guided tours https://www.billytea.com.au/
8 locals recommend
Billy Tea Safaris
287 Draper StreetDaintree Rainforest charters and guided tours https://www.billytea.com.au/
On your northern explore, stop off at the Daintree Discovery Centre, there are aerial walks through different levels of the rainforest, and even some robotic dinosaurs for the kids https://www.discoverthedaintree.com/
257 locals recommend
Daintree Rainforest
2333 Cape Tribulation RdOn your northern explore, stop off at the Daintree Discovery Centre, there are aerial walks through different levels of the rainforest, and even some robotic dinosaurs for the kids https://www.discoverthedaintree.com/
On your way back to the ferry, stop off here for a cool treat https://daintreeicecream.com.au/
17 locals recommend
Daintree Ice Cream Company
1819 Cape Tribulation RdOn your way back to the ferry, stop off here for a cool treat https://daintreeicecream.com.au/
For those of you thinking about an overnight stay, this a relaxing, cheerful experience
https://ferntreerainforesthotel.com/
Ferntree Rainforest Hotel
36 Camelot CloseFor those of you thinking about an overnight stay, this a relaxing, cheerful experience
https://ferntreerainforesthotel.com/
Sightseeing
Great for a daytrip, about half way back to Cairns. Includes a boat tour to see the crocodiles, with plenty of other shows and animals too. Good but pricey cafe. Kids love this and always want to return.
https://www.crocodileadventures.com/
197 locals recommend
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Captain Cook HighwayGreat for a daytrip, about half way back to Cairns. Includes a boat tour to see the crocodiles, with plenty of other shows and animals too. Good but pricey cafe. Kids love this and always want to return.
https://www.crocodileadventures.com/
Get up close with the local wildlife
https://www.wildlifehabitat.com.au/
68 locals recommend
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
Port Douglas RoadGet up close with the local wildlife
https://www.wildlifehabitat.com.au/