How do I get to Port Douglas Australia?

Travelling to Port Douglas isn't just a matter of sitting in a bus and waiting an hour until you arrive at the tropical village. The drive in a car or bus (or cruise via boat) along the 70 kilometres of spectacular coastal fringe is all part of the experience that makes Port Douglas such a great place to visit.

By car or bus, the Captain Cook Highway is the main route to Port Douglas. This drive takes approximately one hour from Cairns city, passing all the Cairns Northern Beaches along the way. The road follows the coast all the way to Port Douglas, offering magnificent views of the Coral Sea and the undisturbed beaches along the way. If you are travelling in a rental car and are not in a hurry, visit one of the golden beaches along the way. They rank among some of the most pristine on the entire coastline of eastern Australia.

There are many coach lines, limousine services and car rental companies that offer transport to Port Douglas. The area is very popular with tourists so there is never a shortage of services available to take you to this special part of the world.

It is also possible to reach Port Douglas by fast ferry. This option takes about the same length of time as driving a vehicle, but gives you the chance to relax and take in the view of mountains that descend to golden beaches and clear blue water. You may even be lucky enough to spot dolphins playing in the tropical waters.

Sunpalm Transport operate scheduled coach and bus transfer services between Cairns, Port Douglas, Daintree, Cape Tribulation and Cooktown as well as an airport shuttle service from Cairns Airport to most resorts. Private luxury limousine charter, bus hire and charter and 4WD vehicle charter a specialty.