Scuba diving
ParrotFish Dive
(http://www.parrotfishdive.com), 37 warner st near macrossan st, port douglas, +61 7 4099-5011 [email protected]. dive school with courses starting weekly. spend 2 days diving on the great barrier reef. special private courses for a family or groups of 4 or more.
Blue Dive - Port Douglas
All PADI courses from Open Water to Divemaster. No factory diving as a maximum of 4 on all courses. Courses complete on the Outer Barrier Reef on a high speed catamaran.
Dive Sites near Port Douglas
Explore the fantastic agincourt reefs, opal reef and tongue reef, reached in an hour from port douglas by one of the many dive operators or live-aboard trips out of port douglas.
Get a free sunset sailing experience each Wednesday at the Port Douglas Yacht Club. All you need to do is be at the club and they will fit you up with an appropriate memberâs boat and voila â youâre sailing!
Swim in a rainforest glade at Mossman Gorge or anywhere in the lovely Mossman River, being very careful of the dangerous currents there. Take a snorkel and see whatâs really under the refreshing water.
Immerse yourself in the Port Douglas Sunday Markets at Rex Smeal Park. The quality and varied contents of the markets will keep everyone in the family happy.
Picnic at the gorgeous private beach on the far right hand side of Rex Smeal Park you can even pick up some tasty eats and fresh juices in the markets!
Catch a Sunday Session â there are up to eight local bands playing in the shire every Sunday so just check out a gig guide or ask a local what they are recommending.
Bike along Four Mile Beach â the firm sand is just sensational for cycling and the whole family will enjoy freewheeling along the beach.
Spot superstars in the streets â Macrossan Street is tops for celebrity sightings and Marina Mirage is also no stranger to rich and famous faces and their boats!
Catch the Cane Toad Races at The Iron Bar. Catch a piece of the Tropical North as the jockies kiss the racing toads before kick-off. Every night at 8PM; $5 pp. 5 Macrossan St.
Fish off the beaches, off the wharf or in the creeks and rivers. Anglers of any experience will be satisfied with tossing a line into the waters around here.
Get in touch with the past and visit the Port Douglas Courthouse museum â a gold coin donation is your link to an amazing array of riches in this conveniently located museum.