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$126 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$126
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in Cow Bay. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Daintree Rainforest ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (171 reviews)
"What an amazing, nature immersive stay. Relaxed staff. Beautiful surroundings. Delicious food. 10/10 can recommend. (Take some bug spray!)"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD
The price is NZ$466 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$466
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (999 reviews)
"Family friendly. Decently sized rooms. Great food and dining options. Lovely environment and atmosphere."
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Mantra PortSea
76 Davidson Street, Port Douglas, QLD
The price is NZ$295 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$295
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (891 reviews)
"Enjoyed our staff. Staff at check in lovely & helpful :)"
Reviewed on 25 Sept 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.
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! (688 reviews)
"Amazing little extras provided such as free bikes. beach eskies. ice and cold, fresh water. super friendly staff and super clean rooms. A hidden gem!!"
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Villa San Michele
39-41 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Macrossan Street and Port Village ...
9/10 Wonderful! (481 reviews)
"Near the downtown area, very walkable. Parking on property as well as laundry. However, WiFi was sketchy."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Reef Resort Villas Port Douglas
121 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Four Mile Beach Park and Wildlife Habitat ...
8/10 Very Good! (762 reviews)
"Was excatly as advertised. Good facilities and pool was excellent even my Port Douglas resort standards"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 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
Enjoy an outing to Daintree Discovery Centre during your stay in Cow Bay. Wander the lush rainforests in this relaxing area.
Jindalba Boardwalk
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$44
per adult
Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV)
NZ$44
per adult
Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
NZ$81
per adult
Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
NZ$81
per adult
1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise
NZ$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas
NZ$164
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
- Sugar Wharf
- Port Village Shopping Centre
- Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
- St Mary's by the Sea Chapel
- Daintree National Park
- Daintree Village
- Rex Smeal Park
- Anzac Park
- Flagstaff Hill
- Myall Beach
- Alexandra Bay Waterfall
- Bat House Cape Tribulation
- Mount Windsor National Park
