Douglas Shire Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Popular cities in Douglas Shire

A sunset view from a covered terrace overlooking a beach with palm trees and a distant mountain.
Port Douglas
Known for Beaches, Ports and Coral reefs
Ease of accessibility to the Great Barrier Reef is one of many reasons why this former fishing village is a vacationer’s paradise.

Reasons to visit

  • Four Mile Beach
  • Macrossan Street
  • Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
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A coastal landscape with a beach, turquoise waters, and a forested mountain.
Cape Tribulation
Known for Jungles, Rainforests and Beaches
Get away to tropical Cape Tribulation! Enjoy the rainforest, beaches and safaris.

Reasons to visit

  • Cape Tribulation
  • Myall Beach
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A calm lake with reflections of trees and mountains in the background.
Daintree
Known for Rivers, Bird watching and Small town
Find pristine rivers, fragrant native forest groves, stunning wildlife and ancient Aboriginal heritage hidden in one of Australia’s oldest surviving rainforests.

Reasons to visit

  • Daintree Village
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A beach with a wooden pier, palm trees, and a white building with a blue roof.
Craiglie
Known for Friendly people, Ports and Beaches
Explore relaxing Craiglie: its spas, beaches, temples and more!
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A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear blue sky.
Oak Beach
Known for Beaches, Jungles and Nature
Like beaches and jungles? Get away to romantic Oak Beach!
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A coastal landscape with a beach, dense forest, and rolling hills.
Wonga Beach
Venture to sights like Daintree National Park and Wet Tropics of Queensland as you discover Wonga Beach.
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A tropical beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and lush greenery.

Four Mile Beach

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Unspoiled white sand, crystal-clear blue water, swaying palm trees and stunning views of the ocean make this one of the most picturesque beaches in town.
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