Just being around Port Douglas with your family gives you a host of tours & activities that don’t cost too much. With a host of self-contained Holiday Apartments and top resorts it’s no problem to find accommodation that really suits your family, whether self-catering in a Holiday Home or a suite in a hotel in Port Douglas. The Daintree Rainforest is the oldest rainforest in the world and it captivates children and adults alike. For children over 3 (they have special harnesses) they can experience the thrill of zooming on a zip line in between the luxuriant leaves of the Daintree Rainforest canopy, they’ll certainly sleep well after this experience. Families will love a visit to Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas with options to have Breakfast with the Birds, or Lunch with the Lorikeets - the kids will also love hand feeding the wallabies and the kangaroos. Other activities which children love – the outdoor cinema where they can watch a film under the stars, cane toad racing (more for the larger children) and a ride on an old fashioned steam train the Balley Hooley. Unless specified on the wedding or event invitation, leave your jacket and tie behind, because they are not necessary even at formal restaurants. Miles of stroller friendly beach along Four Miles Beach, with waves that are so gentle as to be more like ripples and a host of activities for the young ones and for Mums and Dads.

This little coal-fired locomotive fills Port Douglas with the sound of ‘toot toot’ from its whistle every Sunday. Designed to allow 2 or 3 people to be harnessed up together you will reach speeds of up to 120 km/h –that’s what you call a white knuckle family bonding experience. There is nothing worse than getting an all-over pink-red look on your first day to ruin your holiday pics! There are permanent sunshades there so you can keep the children happy and cool. Rex Smeal Park at the mouth of the Dickson’s Inlet is a great open place fringed with palm trees where you can play ball, watch boats, string up a hammock (though wouldn’t think you would much get rest with children around) and there is also a playground and slides to keep them occupied. All young ones will be amazed at suddenly discovering this whole new underwater world. But don’t stress!

Perhaps even take the family riding a horse on the beach, Crocodile feeding at Hartleys Crocodile Adventures, wildlife spottingon a guided night walk in the Daintree or maybe ziplining through the rainforest at Cape Tribulation. The most popular reef trips to book with for younger children when exploring the Great Barrier Reef is to either go to the Quicksilver pontoon where they can snorkel in safety in an enclosed are and the boat is big enough to park a buggy with a sleeping baby on board. There’s also another children’s playground next to St. Mary’s Church in central Port Douglas. You can go on a tour with an Aboriginal Guide into the Daintree Rainforest where children will see body paint being made out of leaves that they can paint on themselves (don’t worry Mum, it washes off easily) and look at how some leaves even make soap. Rate their products & services to help customers make the right decision! Dispute Resolution There’s nothing better on a family holiday than to discover, explore and experience together. You don’t have to swim out very far to see the coloured reef fish and even some ‘nemo’ clown fish. -16.4822530,145.4634370 Adventure & Discovery In Port Douglas For Families With Young Children, Far North Queensland, Australia. Privacy Policy The glorious tropical climate lends itself to a more 'boho-beach-bun' look, which fits in perfectly with the relaxed, chic vibe of Port Douglas and the tropical rainforest at Daintree. Port Douglas to Daintree Village 55km 45m Port Douglas to Daintree Ferry 60km 40 m Port Douglas to Cape Trib. With time being of the essence there are half day and full day tours to the Great Barrier Reef that families can go on. Coastguards are on the lookout at the Port Douglas end of the beach and here you can also hire large inflatable rubber rings, sunbeds and sun shades. Tshinta, in Port Douglas Australia has been selling women's swim, beach and resort wear for the last 25 years. Once at the outer reef pontoon you can snorkel, go on a semi-submersible submarine or just view the fish in the underwater viewing balcony. You might be lucky to see a honeyeater – a relative of the humming bird, flitting between the flowers or a fishing kingfisher. With six species of turtle seen here and over thirty species of whales, porpoises and dolphins you will be exploring an amazing part of the world. We’re a swimwear + fashion boutique located beneath the tropical palms in a sleepy Far North Queensland town in Australia. Have fun, Julie Gourmet Getaways.