IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Cairns Airport in tropical North Queensland is located approximately 65 km from Port Douglas. Enjoy a 60-minute journey towards paradise with a transfer along the scenic Captain Cook Highway.
The hotel features complimentary wi-fi in all guestrooms, meeting rooms and resort public areas. Port Douglas’ surrounding areas including local eateries, restaurants and attractions will often have their own complimentary wi-fi available. Please check your mobile for free available networks.
The Area Code for Port Douglas is 07 when calling from any state other than Queensland.
Please advise staff of any pre-existing health conditions, injuries, or if you are (or think you may be) pregnant at your earliest convenience. This ensures that the appropriate arrangements can be made for you.
Cairns Base Hospital Address: The Esplanade Cairns. Tel: 07 4050 6333
Port Douglas Medical Centre Address: 33 Macrossam Street, Port Douglas. Tel: 07 4099 5276
April in Port Douglas with plenty of sunshine, beautiful warm seas, refreshing sea breezes and a warm climate all year round, Port Douglas weather is hard to beat. Port Douglas weather has 2 distinct seasons; a winter period of warm temperatures and low rainfall, and a summer period of balmy temperatures and high rainfall. Summer (Wet season) extends from November to April and refreshes the region with tropical downpours often in the afternoon and occasional dramatic electrical storms.
NSW, VIC & TAS there will be no time difference in Port Douglas
SA will be half an hour behind Port Douglas
WA will be three hours behind Port Douglas
TRANSPORTATION
There are various options of getting around town in Port Douglas. Some of the options are:
The Port Douglas local shuttle is the quickest option for getting around town. The great thing about Port Douglas though, is that you can walk anywhere. There are numerous companies offering this service at $4-$5 per person.
From $10 – $25 per car anywhere in town.
There are still taxis servicing Port Douglas and are readily available.
TEL: 131 008
From $9-$14 for anywhere in town.
Port Douglas is an uber friendly town and these are available from anywhere in the region.
Bike Hire
A great way to see Port Douglas and the greater region and readily available from the town centre.
Car Rental
Car hire is available from Cairns airport or there are plenty of car hire options in Port Douglas. Thrifty hire is at the beach end of Macrossan Street (in the Coconut Grove building). Most of the other car rental options are in Warner Street, which is behind the Coles Supermarket in the main street.
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