What to do in Douglas Shire

Activities, attractions and tours

A river with clear water, surrounded by lush green trees and rocks.
A tropical island with a clear turquoise sea, a sandy beach, and lush green mountains.
A grassy field with palm trees and a clear blue sky.
A forest stream with large rocks and dense greenery.
A beach with calm waters, a large driftwood piece, and palm trees.

Activities

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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

NZ$183
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour
passengers aboard amphibious DUKW drive through jungles in Cairns

Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest

NZ$42
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise

NZ$152
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

NZ$54
per adult
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Port Douglas: River Cruise, Crocodile Spotting, Drink/ Snack

Port Douglas: River Cruise, Crocodile Spotting, Drink/ Snack

NZ$60
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Port Douglas: River Cruise, Crocodile Spotting, Drink/ Snack
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Daintree: Lower Daintree Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise

Tour 2 : Crocodile Express Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises

NZ$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour 2 : Crocodile Express Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Admission

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Admission

NZ$54
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Admission
Late Afternoon Delight by Murray Hunt

Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman

NZ$93
per adult
Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
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Macrossan Street

9.2/10 (1,937 reviews)
During your visit to Port Douglas, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Macrossan Street. Amble around the area's waterfront or seek out the local tours.
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Day trip destinations from Douglas Shire

A calm lake with reflections of trees and mountains in the background.

Daintree

A lush green field with a mountain range in the background.

Mossman

A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear blue sky.

Oak Beach

A coastal landscape with a beach, turquoise waters, and a forested mountain.

Cape Tribulation

A river with white water rapids, surrounded by large rocks and trees.

Diwan

A sunset view from a covered terrace overlooking a beach with palm trees and a distant mountain.

Port Douglas

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a densely forested hill.

Cow Bay

A coastal road winding through a mountainous landscape with turquoise waters.

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