Scarves, beanies, mugs full of hot cocoa – sounds like winter is on its way! But if you think you’ll find a chill in the air in Port Douglas, you’re in for a rude surprise.
Instead, think sun-kissed skin, ice-creams, and swimming amongst the blue hues of salty goodness while the rest of the southern hemisphere shivers in their
boots.
Make the most of these winter blues and explore the depths of the Great Barrier Reef. Go from the pristine beaches that frame the fringing reef in Cape Tribulation out to one of the Great Barrier Reef islands or pontoons where you can snorkel, dive and paddle in a glass-bottom boat all over the dreamy palette.
Keen to get out on the water and cast a line? Get hooked with this formula one fishing guide to Port Douglas.
Think you can wade through traffic-less mornings like this? Check out this 72-hour itinerary that’ll have you cruising the streets like a local.
Just kidding. These spots also offer sundowners.
You’ll also have to be okay with dining on fresh tropical produce at these local favourites, or at these best spots for seafood in Port Douglas.
Chase waterfalls and spot native animals in the oldest rainforest in the world, take these tours around Port Douglas, connect with the Indigenous culture surrounding the land, or make your way through this Daintree to-do list.
We promise you won’t be bored this winter in Port Douglas.
As you can tell by these downright depressing images, from sunrise to sundown, winter in Port Douglas is colourful, adventurous, and refreshing.
But who would want that?!
Feature Image by @executiveretreats via Instagram
Tourism Port Douglas Daintree acknowledges the custodianship of the Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef by the local Kuku Yalanji and Yirraganydji people whose rich cultures, heritage values, enduring connections and shared efforts protect our natural assets for future generations, and we pay our respect to elders past, present and emerging.