Things to do in Port Douglas
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- Cairns
Green Island
Green Island is one of the 900 islands of the Great Barrier Reef. It is located 27 kilometres off the coast of Cairns, Far North Queensland. The location is a popular stop for snorkelling and diving tours in the reef.
- Cairns
Kuranda Scenic Rail
The Kuranda Scenic Rail is your passport to the beauty of Barron Gorge National Park's incredible beauty. During your ride on one of Australia's most impressive rail journeys, expect to pass by waterfalls, travel through the shade of an immense canopy, and chug along over lush, green gorges!
- Wangetti
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures
Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is an eco-friendly nature park and native wildlife attraction on Great Barrier Reef Drive near Cairns in Queensland, Australia. The park offers visitors up-close experiences with fearsome crocodiles, cuddly koalas, and other Australian wildlife, in a safe environment.
- Cairns
Michaelmas Cay
Michaelmas Cay is one of the two cays that form the Michaelmas Reef. It is located around 33 kilometres from Cairns and is part of the famous Great Barrier Reef. Migratory birds flock to the island, and the shallow waters of the cay are perfect for snorkeling.
- Mena Creek
Paronella Park
José Paronella arrived in Australia from Catalonia in Spain in 1913. For the next 11 years, he worked, cutting sugar cane initially, then purchasing, improving, and reselling cane farms. In 1924 he returned to Spain and married Margarita in 1925. The trip back to Australia was their honeymoon. José first saw this 13 acres of virgin scrub along Mena Creek in 1914.
He eventually purchased it in 1929 for just £120 and started to build his gardens and reception centre for the enjoyment of the public. Visitors can now take several tours on the grounds and learn the history of this beautiful place in North Queensland, Australia.
- Cairns
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises is the only company permitted to visit Normanby Island, with visitors restricted to 100 per day, ensuring an air of exclusivity to your trip.
These exclusive day tours include snorkelling, lunch and guided island walks led by marine experts. Certified dive options are available, as well as semi-submersible and glass bottom boat tours, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Crossing to the island takes 30 minutes, the shortest travel time of all Cairns Great Barrier Reef trips.
- Cairns
Cairns Marlin Marina
The Spirit of Cairns is a luxury catamaran that sails out of – you guessed it – Cairns. The 26-meter vessel boasts two levels, with air conditioning and a fully licensed bar.
- Cape Tribulation
Daintree Rainforest
The Daintree Rainforest is the oldest tropical rainforest on Earth. It is home to some of the most biologically diverse flora and fauna to be found anywhere, as well as 80% of the world's fern species.
Visitors can explore this natural wonder north of Mossman and Cairns in Queensland, Australia.
- Kuranda
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is Australia's largest butterfly conservatory. It is located in Kuranda in Far North Queensland, roughly 25 kilometres from Cairns.
- Cairns
Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett
Located in the rainforest, Skypark Cairns offers a world of adventure, including adrenaline-fuelled activities like Australia's only bungy, Giant Swing, and Cairns' highest viewing platform.
You'll find Skypark Cairns just 20 minutes from Cairns city.
- East Palmerston
Mamu Tropical Skywalk
Mamu Tropical Skywalk is an elevated walkway, cantilever, and observation tower located outside of Wooroonoon National Park near Innisfail, Australia. From the Mamu Tropical Skywalk, visitors can explore the flora and fauna of rainforest safely from the forest floor to the canopy, and be rewarded with sweeping vistas from the top of the skywalk.
- Kuranda
Birdworld Kuranda
Birdworld Kuranda is one of Australia’s largest collection of free-flying birds, housed inside a spacious aviary that replicates the creatures' natural habitats. With over 350 birds of every size, colour, shape and description – including Amazonian macaws, a giant cassowary, cheeky rainbow lorikeets, galahs, cockatoos and many more – Birdworld Kuranda is a must for bird and wildlife lovers. Naturally landscaped with waterfalls, ponds, exotic and native plants, Birdworld Kuranda is a place where you can join the birds in their beautiful world.
- Kuranda
Kuranda Koala Gardens
Kuranda Koala Gardens is a boutique wildlife attraction, located in the world-famous Kuranda rainforest village. Situated in the Kuranda Heritage Markets, the intimate wildlife park is home to an amazing array of Australian animals, including wallabies, wombats, quokkas, gliders, and freshwater crocodiles.
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