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3-Day Port Douglas

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Overview

Just a short scenic coastal drive from Cairns, Port Douglas, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, is a laidback tropical town and the perfect place to spend a few days.

With the world-famous 4 Mile Beach on your doorstep, you can explore the rainforest and the incredible Great Barrier Reef on a number of tours. Most day tours will involve a glass-bottom boat, with time for snorkelling, swimming, and soaking up the sun on a white-sand beach.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Port Douglas!

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Welcome to Port Douglas!

Just a 67-kilometre spectacular scenic coastal drive north from Cairns, Port Douglas has a distinctive laid back atmosphere and a low-rise tropical old world charm. The world-famous 4 Mile Beach is right at your door and is a great place to see the sunrise. Explore the 'Reef And Rainforest Coast', a spectacular 200-kilometre stretch of Coral Sea coastline that includes Port Douglas and more over the next three days!

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    Accommodation

    Oaks Resort Port Douglas4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Port DouglasOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Cairns to Port DouglasOptional Activity

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    Destinations

    Port Douglas

Day 2

Explore the Great Barrier Reef!

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Explore the Great Barrier Reef!

Most visitors to Port Douglas are there to see the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are several ways to explore the thousands of individual reefs dotted with hundreds of islands and coral cays Today, Quicksilver’s friendly crew will take you to the renowned Agincourt Reef, a jewel-like ribbon reef on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef. From the spacious activity platform, discover an underwater world filled with a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance.

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    Accommodation

    Oaks Resort Port Douglas4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Quicksilver Full-Day Great Barrier Reef Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Port Douglas

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Day 3

Goodbye Port Douglas!

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Goodbye Port Douglas!

After breakfast, you'll check out and make your way back to Cairns. As you depart the beautiful tropical north, you can look forward to planning future Port Douglas visits.

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    Transportations

    Self-Driving from Port Douglas to Cairns

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Port Douglas

Included in Price

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 1 activity
  • 2 breakfasts
  • Entrance fees

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • Ground transportation
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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