Things To Do And See On A Port Douglas Family Holiday -Tours And Attractions

A holiday with your family to Port Douglas in Queensland Australia can be as busy as you like or as relaxing as you like. With Four Mile beach as your playground you and your family can walk, run, play and swim for hours. You can even hire some fun beach equipment as well to keep everyone amused.

We have listed down below a few suggestions of Port Douglas tours and attractions for both the older children and the younger children to enjoy on their holiday. See below for Great Barrier Reef tours and Daintree and Cape Tribulation Rainforest tours.

Port Douglas Travel Family Tours And Attractions

Hot Air Ballooning

Yes if you and your family want to experience hot air ballooning then you do have to get up in the wee hours of the morning for the coach to pick you up from your Port Douglas holiday accommodation.

It is certainly worthwhile making the effort to experience hot air ballooning from Port Douglas as you will find it is around $100 cheaper per person than anywhere else in Australia and there are more guaranteed take offs and landings here in Port Douglas due to the calm stability of the Cairns regions weather for most of the year.

You will be taken to the top of the Atherton Tablelands for your breathtaking morning ride high above the fields and mountains and watch the sun rise in the distance. You will see native animals come to life in the morning light like Kangaroos and Wallabies and even see the humans as they start to wake and move about down below.

Hot air ballooning is a fun activity all of the family can enjoy. The children just need to be capable of pulling themselves in and out of the hot air balloon basket and so do the elderly guests that would like to come along for a hot air balloon ride as well.

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White Water Rafting

White water rafting tours depart seasonally in the mornings at 8.00am or daily at 1.15 pm with pick ups from your Port Douglas holiday accommodation. The minimum age for children to go white water rafting is 12 years old for rapid rafting in eight man rafts or if you have a mixture of older and younger children then there is also the option of family rafting for the younger ones aged 6 to 11 years old in more calmer waters.

For the older family members going white water rafting will be really exciting as you shoot thru grade three rapids for two hours of fun in the most spectacular rainforest and river scenery along the picturesque Barron River.

White water rafting bookings are fun for groups especially if it's a Port Douglas wedding group wanting to have some fun before the bride and grooms big day at the chapel of love. Just give us a call and we can arrange a private charter group white water rafting booking for your wedding party or other special occasion celebration.

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BTS Skyrail-Kuranda Scenic Train and Kuranda Village

With two departures daily you can just sit back relax and take in the beautiful coastal scenery as you head south along the Captain Cook Highway toward the Kuranda Scenic Railway Train station or the Skyrail gondolas at Smithfield.

You will have a scenic journey up the McAllister Ranges on the heritage Kuranda Scenic Rail as you go thru tunnels and across bridges with no sides and absolutely nothing down below the Kuranda train apart from massive gorges and rivers.

You will glide past magnificent rainforests and waterfalls and be able to hang out the open windows and photograph the train as it winds around the bends. Keep your ears open for the ongoing commentary of the history of the Kuranda Scenic Train as you make your way up to the hippie village of Kuranda where you can explore the markets and see indigenous Aboriginal cultural displays, visit Australian native wildlife and even cuddle a Koala or feed a Kangaroo.

Otherwise get set for an adventure of soaring like an eagle high above the canopy of the rainforest trees as you gently glide your way up the McAllister Ranges in the Skyrail gondolas. For those of you that think you will be scared of the heights I can tell you from my own experience as a scaredy cat it is not hard at all as you skim the tops of the trees so it does not feel as you are just hanging up in the air, you feel like there is some stability down below. A visit to Skyrail and the Kuranda Scenic rail is a must do adventure for the whole family.

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Family Dinner At Cairns Night Zoo

Going to the zoo with the family at night time is so much fun in Tropical North Queensland as most of the indigenous animals here are nocturnal anyway and that is when they are the most active which makes things very interesting and fun indeed.

Your transfer coach will pick you up from your Port Douglas holiday accommodation and take you to the Cairns Night Zoo for an all in fun family experience for the evening.

Not only will you be treated to a full on Australian barbeque dinner with all alcoholic drinks included (Adults only guys) but there will be quizzes and Aussie boot scooting and dancing included.

At the Cairns night zoo dinner evening you will be able to cuddle an Australian Koala and have your photograph taken as well as handle a baby crocodile and or a gentle slithering black headed python snake. You will see a monstrous crocodile being hand fed (by a stick LOL) and you will be able to mingle amongst the kangaroos and feed them some tucker whilst you enjoy a campfire and Billy tea.

A night out for the whole family at the Cairns Night Zoo is one evening the whole family can look back on and remember with fondness.

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Great Barrier Reef Helicopters Scenic Flights

Whether its 10 minutes, 60 minutes or a whole day's private helicopter charter there is no better way to see Port Douglas, the Daintree and Cape Tribulation Rainforest or the worldly icon the Great Barrier Reef.

The minute you are strapped into the helicopter seats and given your headset and the rotors start whirring you know you are in for a treat for the whole family.

You will be extremely surprised at the value for money that Port Douglas helicopters offer for scenic flights as they do not charge for rotar ground time only air time.

With Great Barrier Reef Helicopter scenic flights you can choose from many packages that offer just scenics around Port Douglas or you could take your family and do a cruise fly out to the outer Barrier Reef or a fly cruise both equally spectacular in a rock star fashion.

You could also take a scenic helicopter flight out to a sandy coral cay for a few hours of snorkeling right in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef.

If you have a special occasion like a romantic proposal, an anniversary or you just want to experience something really special then do not hesitate to call us as we can offer you some even more wow factor great ideas to ensure your scenic helicopter flight is one you will remember forever.

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Wonga Beach Horse Rides

Have you always dreamt of riding a horse along a beautiful tropical beach? Then we can make your dreams come true with a morning or afternoon horse ride along Wonga Beach.

All of the horses are a mix of Australian stock horses and Quarter horses and both types are well known for their intelligence and temperament.

If you have never ridden a horse before that is not a problem as you will be fitted with a horse that suits your riding experience and your saddle is a western saddle that holds you snuggly in the seat.

For the very experienced rider you will love the beautiful horse that will be chosen for you. The more experienced riders also get to go for gallops along the beach way ahead of the beginners or learners in the group.

Please note there are weight limits for horse riding but certainly no age limits for horse riding along the beautiful Wonga Beach.

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Flames of the Forest

Now Flames of the Forest is a real treat for the more grown up members in the family and not really suitable for children under the age of say 8 years. Flames of The Forest transfer coach will pick you up from your Port Douglas holiday accommodation and take you to a mysterious hidden valley rainforest location only a short drive from Port Douglas.

As you veer off the Captain Cook Highway and head into the western hillsides you will travel firstly along bitumen roads that turn into dirt road and your coach will take you across some quaint old fashioned hand made rickety bridges with rivers and streams that flow underneath. You will be in awe as you look out the window to the rainforest canopy above that overtakes the sky and covers the whole valley in an enchanting darkness enabling you only periodically to catch glimpses of the stars and the moon in between the layers of tree branches that envelope the valley.

As you wind your way around the valley you will come to a bend that will really make a big impression on you all and that will be the indicator that you are in for an evening that you will never forget.

The road before you will be lit up by fire blocking the transfer coach's path. This is where you will alight and walk thru the candelabra lit rainforest to your Flames of The Forest dinner location.

You are immediately awestruck by the giant black marquee that is draped with colorful chandeliers in all shapes and sizes. The surrounding rainforest setting has been lit beautifully by strategically placed lighting to showcase the majestic of the rainforest trees and the nocturnal rainforest animals will be your initial entertainment as they serenade you with their night calls.

If you are celebrating something special or you just want to enjoy a really different dining experience with the WOW factor then make sure you book your Flames of The Forest evening here before you come to Port Douglas to ensure you do not miss out as Flames of The Forest is extremely popular for Port Douglas Wedding and Conference Groups.

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Jungle Surfing

Yahoo this Jungle Surfing is something for everyone in the family from 3 years of age upwards. Jungle Surfing is another exciting way to see the beauty of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation Rainforests but with a birds eye view from up in the canopy of the trees as you glide in your harness from platform to platform.

Jungle Surfing is zip lining on a flying fox deep in the World Heritage Rainforests on a private property.

You will be met at the Boardwalk Café on Cape Tribulation Road by your transfer coach and taken to your check in area where you will fitted to your harness and given a safety briefing on how to use your zip lining equipment. Your rainforest flying fox guides will be in control of your speed ultimately to ensure safety of not only yourself but also of others and they will gently coax and guide the younger children from platform to platform.

From up in the trees you will have some spectacular views so make sure you are armed with a camera to shoot some of the scenery and some of your family and friends having fun Jungle Surfing.

If you are booking in for the last Jungle Surfing session at 3.30 pm why not stay around and have dinner in Cape Tribulation and then take a Jungle Adventures Night Walk from 7.30 pm to see the rainforest and night and see all the nocturnal animals come to life as they forage around the forests for food and companionship.

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Tjapukai Skyrail Kuranda

How about a day of Aboriginal culture and a visit on the Skyrail gondola to the quaint village of Kuranda and a journey on the historical Kuranda Scenic Railway?. Three great iconic experiences in one day.

Ride the Kuranda Scenic Rail up the windy mountain thru many hand cut tunnels, over bridges and past raging waterfalls and lush green mountain scenery. Listen to the overhead commentary of how the train tracks were built and learn about the history of the train. The Kuranda Scenic Train is a must do experience for all the family as it chugs along its windy track.

Spend around 2.5 to 3 hours exploring Kuranda Village, rummaging thru the markets and visiting the native Australian animal wildlife parks where you can cuddle a Koala or pat a Kangaroo. Drop into the local shops and restaurants and pick up some souvenirs to take home to family and friends. Kuranda is a fun place for all the family.

Meet the Skyrail at the bottom of the hill for a departure at around 1:00 pm to 1:30 for your journey down the mountain towards Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

Skyrail will have you gliding above the trees in a gondola that provides 360 degree views across the land and Great Barrier Reef islands. The Skyrail has two stations for you to stop at and alight from the gondolas to go and have a look at the Barron Falls and also to visit the rainforest interpretation centre so make sure you do not miss these two stations on your way down the mountain.

After your 90 minute journey you will arrive next to Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park where you will see five cultural displays. You can also have lunch here and purchase souvenirs from the gift shop.

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Daintree Station Jungle Rumble ATV Bikes & Giddy Up Horse Rides

Giddy Up Horse Rides and Jungle Rumble Quad Bike Tours provide the perfect family fun tour options if you have children that are different age groups and they are into different things.

Free picks from your Port Douglas holiday accommodation on a daily basis at around 9:00 am and 2:00 pm

Giddy Up Horse Rides - Ttake a horse ride thru the pretty Whyanbeel Valley and the Daintree Rainforests on an Australian stock horse that is fitted to suit your level and experience of horse riding. You will be fitted with a horse riding Helmut and a stock saddle to keep you in place when you go for a trot along the country trails.

Please note children need to be 6 years and older and there is a maximum weight limit that applies for the comfort and welfare of the horses.

Jungle Rumble Quad ATV Tours - If its fast paced action and adventure you are wanting then jump on board an ATV Quad Bike and scream your way thru the Daintree Rainforest hills, valleys and trails in the beautiful Whyanbeel valley in Mossman.

Children must be a minimum of 10 years old and you must wear long pants and closed foot wear.

Horse riding and ATV Quad bike tours are a great group activity especially for Port Douglas Weddings.

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