Port O'Call Bar & Bistro
by sue_stone about Port O'Call Bar & Bistro
If you are looking for a fun, good value place for a meal in Port Douglas then check out the Port O'Call Bar & Bistro. The Port O'Call is actually a backpackers hostel, an it has a great bistro which is open to the public.
Ok, it can get a bit rowdy later in the evening, but for an earlier meal you will get a big serve at backpackers prices. You dine amid the palms, by the pool. Order and pay at the counter and then collect your meal once ready. They have regular pasta, curry and roast nights, along with daily specials.
My parents pop here on occasion with their friends and always have a good meal, so one evening we joined them. The food was 'honest' and the serves were generous. Cheap beer too ; )
Tandem Hang Gliding
by Anne12
This is something that I have wanted to do for years and this visit I finally did it.
You do the flight at the Rex Lookout which is on the Highway between Cairns and Port Douglas. Approx 15 minutes from Port.
I went with a guy named Greg. He made me feel very safe and has been flying for 20 odd years.
If you plan to do this you should be aware that it can take a few hours. The wind conditions have to be right.
Take a bottle of water and fruit, just in case you have to hang around for awhile waiting for the flight.
It's a fantastic thing to do.
Four Mile Beach
by sue_stone
On one side of Port Douglas is the stunning Four Mile Beach. Unsurprisingly, the beach runs for 4 miles along the headland and is a fabulous place to relax or go for a walk. Perhaps the kids can build a sandcastle whilst you catch up on that trashy holiday novel.
If you're lucky you may see a celebrity or two coming out of the surf in the morning....or maybe even my Dad during the (mild) winter months ; )
Take a walk up to the northern headland for great views back along the beach.
The beach has a stinger net during the stinger season (see Warning or Danger Tip) - when the net is in place you should only swim in the marked areas.
the lush tropics of Queensland
by islandtaryn
"Beware! "Big Bird' with a bad attitude!"
These huge, prehistoric looking birds roam wild here. Ever see a bird with a horn on it's head? See a cassowary and you can then answer "yes" to that question. I tried my best to get a good picture but with their reputation for aggressive behavior, I wasn't about to get too close!
Is this scary or what? Picture this, a bird the size of an ostrich, making contact with your car! Jurassic Parkish.
About an hour's trip north of Port Douglas you will find the Daintree rainforest. Lots of tours are available... self guided, bus, boat or four wheel drive. I opted for the self guided trail through the Daintree Discovery Center. It's a very well thought out tour with very informative tour booklets and an audio program that each participant progresses through at their own pace.
There are a number of epiphytes in the forest. I was trying to get a pic of the large basket fern here. Again, a challenge to get a quality picture.
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Rex Lookout
Four Mile Beach
Abandoned pub
Four Mile Beach
