5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Lovely to have a quiet, natural escape after an active day.
Cow Bay Travel Guide
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Daintree Crocodylus
161 Buchanan Creek Road, Cow Bay, QLD
The price is NZ$134 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$134
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in Cow Bay. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Daintree Rainforest and Baralba ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (173 reviews)
What a fabulous location to experience the beauty of the Daintree. Will definitely return if ever in the area again.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD
The price is NZ$449 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$449
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
A five star hotel. Paradise !
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Oaks Port Douglas Resort
87 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD
The price is NZ$191 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$191
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
Most accommodating looking forward to noir next stay
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
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.
Meridian Port Douglas - Adults only
15-17 Davidson Street, Port Douglas, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Four Mile Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (413 reviews)
Great location as easy walk to Main Street. Well maintained apartment. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
By The Sea Port Douglas
72 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, QLD
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (696 reviews)
From the minute we arrived the staff were so welcoming & helpful. They even supplied everything you could need for the beach (1 min to beach), including Eskies, towels, sun loungers, trolley & beach chairs. The apartment had all amenities you could wish for self catering & there are plenty of restaurants ...
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Mantra Aqueous on Port
3-5 Davidson Street, Port Douglas, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (676 reviews)
Lovely Apartment. Clean and well equipped. Staff were lovely. I have stayed here before Some years ago and still meets a good standard. The pool with the spa is great. Lovely time there
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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.
Acaciavale Nature Refuge
Explore the great outdoors at Acaciavale Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforests in this relaxing area.
Activities
Daintree River Rainforest: Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises (DG)
NZ$45
per adult
Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV)
NZ$45
per adult
Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
NZ$82
per adult
Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
NZ$82
per adult
1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise
NZ$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas
NZ$166
per adult
100% 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.
- Daintree Discovery Centre
- Jindalba Boardwalk
- Daintree Rainforest
- Four Mile Beach
- Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
- Sugar Wharf
- Daintree National Park
- Port Village Shopping Centre
- Daintree Village
- Myall Beach
- St Mary's by the Sea Chapel
- Flagstaff Hill
- Rex Smeal Park
- Anzac Park
- Bat House Cape Tribulation
- Alexandra Bay Waterfall
- Mount Sorrow
