Best Beaches In & Near Port Douglas
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1. Four Mile Beach
charlotteinaustralia Travel time from Port Douglas: approx 0.5 hrs
As the name suggests, this golden strip of sand stretches for roughly four miles along North Queensland's tropical coastline.
The biscuit-coloured sands are wedged between sparkling blue waters and a tropical backdrop of palm trees, which separates the beach from the adjacent town of Port Douglas.
Unlike some of Australia's better known beaches, such as Bondi and Surfers Paradise, this one's not so tourist-focused, and as such there's not a… read more »
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2. Palm Cove
Travel time from Port Douglas: approx 1 hr
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3. Ellis Beach
© Alex Monckton / CC BY Travel time from Port Douglas: approx 1 hr
If you want a beach pretty much to yourself, Ellis Beach is beautiful, undeveloped and less popular than bustling Palm Cove to the south. Stretching for about 2 km, the beach is bordered by Captain Cook Highway with forested hills further inland. Just park on the road and enjoy direct access onto the sand. The beautiful sandy beach is located on the northern side of a rocky outcrop about… read more »
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4. Cow Bay
Travel time from Port Douglas: approx 0.5 hrs
A treasure of Australia's tropical north, Cow Bay Beach occupies a stunning part of coastal Shire County. Part of the Daintree Rainforest and the Wet Tropics UNESCO World Heritage Site, the nearby township has a population of just 202 permanent residents, which seems like a shocking statistic given its astonishing natural beauty.
Backed by forested hills, Cow Bay Beach is a broad expanse of golden sand curving… read more »
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5. Trinity Beach
Simon Morris Travel time from Port Douglas: approx 1 hr
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