Port Douglas Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Port Douglas tends to be casual, so you can leave your fancy clothes at home. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are a must, even in winter.

If you forget any essentials, it is easy to pick up whatever you need at the supermarket in downtown Port Douglas. 

Wi-fi is readily available in and around Port Douglas. There is no wi-fi signal throughout most of Cape Tribulation. 

A cell signal is readily available in and around Port Douglas. There is no phone signal throughout most of Cape Tribulation. 

Any time of year is an excellent time to visit Port Douglas. With a tropical climate, there are two distinct seasons: a wet season from November to May and a dry season from June and October.

If you visit between October and May, it's advisable to wear a stinger suit when swimming in the ocean to protect yourself from jellyfish stings.

The closest airport to Port Douglas is Cairns, an hour away by road.

There is a train service from Brisbane to Cairns multiple times per week. You can catch a bus or drive to Port Douglas when you get off the train.

Driving up the Queensland coast to Port Douglas is also possible if you enjoy spending time on the road and don't mind long drives.

The areas in and around Port Douglas are well-signed and easy to navigate if you are driving.

Taxis and ride-share options are also readily available.

There is limited or no public transport if you want to get around and see popular tourist spots like Cape Tribulation.

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.