5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Lovely to have a quiet, natural escape after an active day.
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Daintree Crocodylus
161 Buchanan Creek Road Cow Bay QLD
The price is NZ$132 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
NZ$132
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly lodge in Cow Bay. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Daintree Rainforest and Baralba Corridor ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (174 reviews)
Very warm welcome. Very clean rooms. Big kitchen with all utensils. Beautiful swimming pool. Clean washroom. Nice location. Would love to stay again.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Moo Creek Rainforest hideaway
Cow Bay QLD
Stay at this holiday home in Cow Bay. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Daintree Rainforest and Cow Bay are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
I loved everything about my stay here. The property is so quirky that it instantly feels like home. We were so blessed to see so much wildlife right at the door step, we even had critters trying to join us when we had a fire to cook. My friends that I travelled with became a little overwhelmed when ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road Port Douglas QLD
The price is NZ$432 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$432
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Clean and spacious room. Great pools. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Moo Creek Rainforest hideaway
Cow Bay QLD
Stay at this holiday home in Cow Bay. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Daintree Rainforest and Cow Bay are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
I loved everything about my stay here. The property is so quirky that it instantly feels like home. We were so blessed to see so much wildlife right at the door step, we even had critters trying to join us when we had a fire to cook. My friends that I travelled with became a little overwhelmed when ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
By The Sea Port Douglas
72 Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (710 reviews)
By The Sea Port Douglas is a very friendly and excellent place to stay in Port Douglas. It’s location, right off 4 Mile Beach is very unique, and the staff, rooms and ambiance of the hotel made our stay there very enjoyable.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Villa San Michele
39-41 Macrossan Street Port Douglas QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Macrossan Street and Port Village Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (494 reviews)
Staff was helpful and responsive to email inquiries.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Daintree Discovery Centre
4/5(7 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Daintree Discovery Centre during your stay in Cow Bay. Wander the lush rainforests in this relaxing area.
Jindalba Boardwalk
5/5(5 reviews)
You can take time to visit Jindalba Boardwalk during your travels to Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Kaba-Kada Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
Activities
Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV)
NZ$46
per adult
Daintree River Rainforest: Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises (DG)
NZ$46
per adult
Cape Tribulation, Mossman Gorge, and Daintree Rainforest Day Trip
NZ$267
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Morning Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas
NZ$170
per adult
Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)
NZ$297
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Reviews of Cow Bay
4.3
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Quiet
4/5 - Good
Michelle
Very peaceful and a few eating options, but there's not a lot at Cow Bay - more food options etc further north.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Small town with a lot of activities. Must try the ice cream place down the road.
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- Visit Thornton Beach
- Visit Diwan
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- Visit Cape Tribulation
- Visit Wonga Beach
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- Visit Dedin
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- Visit Port Douglas Hinterlands
- Visit Daintree
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- Cape Tribulation Holidays
- St Mary's by the Sea Chapel
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- Daintree Discovery Centre
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- Myall Beach
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- Cape Kimberley
- Mossman Golf Club
- Jindalba Boardwalk
- Daintree Discovery Centre
- Jindalba Boardwalk
- Daintree Rainforest
- Four Mile Beach
- Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
- Sugar Wharf
- Port Village Shopping Centre
- Daintree National Park
- St Mary's by the Sea Chapel
- Daintree Village
- Myall Beach
- Flagstaff Hill
- Rex Smeal Park
- Anzac Park
- Alexandra Bay Waterfall
- Bat House Cape Tribulation
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