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

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

NZ$52
per adult
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
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Kuranda Scenic Railway & Skyrail Tour

NZ$177
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$41
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Port Douglas: River Cruise, Crocodile Spotting, Drink/ Snack

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

NZ$58
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Port Douglas: River Cruise, Crocodile Spotting, Drink/ Snack
Half-Day Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Cruise

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

NZ$147
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Cat Green Island - Half-Day Great Barrier Reef Cruise
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$36
per adult
Kuranda Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Daintree: Lower Daintree Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise

Tour 2 : Crocodile Express Greater Daintree Wildlife Cruises

NZ$48
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$52
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Admission
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

NZ$234
per traveller
94% of travellers recommend
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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Macrossan Street

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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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