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
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! (172 reviews)
"It is the perfect place for caom.No electricity after 1030pm. in the middle of nowhere. Sleep to the sound of the djungle in totaldarkness."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas
Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD
The price is AU$389 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$389
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great holiday"
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Mantra PortSea
76 Davidson Street, Port Douglas, QLD
The price is AU$200 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$200
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (902 reviews)
"Great stay!! Staff were helpful, room was lovely and pools were so good! Breakfast was just the job and the gym was good too. Liked the feeling of being in a hotel but left alone and not bothered by housekeeping, concierge etc. Being independent in our apart/rooms but using all the facilities felt ..."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 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.
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! (482 reviews)
"Near the downtown area, very walkable. Parking on property as well as laundry. However, WiFi was sketchy."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 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! (688 reviews)
"Rooms very well set out clean tidy Staff were friendly helpful had no view of sea but had a garden area which was nice"
Reviewed on 15 Oct 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! (765 reviews)
"A great family holiday spot. Pool area is amazing, it’s a decent size and heated! Area around the pool is clean and plenty of places to relax poolside. Staff here are lovely and helpful. Our villa was very comfortable, all the basics you need to have some home cooked meals. Our bedding was comfortable ..."
Reviewed on 26 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
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)
AU$40
per adult
Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
AU$72
per adult
Cape Tribulation Ocean Safari - Great Barrier Reef Adventure
AU$207
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman
AU$72
per adult
Afternoon Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas
AU$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise
AU$35
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.
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