Port Douglas Tours

Port Douglas Tours for the Whole Family

Port Douglas sits between two World Heritage wonders, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, making it one of the easiest places in Australia to pack a rainforest walk, a reef snorkel and a crocodile encounter into one family trip. Here's where to start planning your Port Douglas tours.

Daintree and Mossman Gorge Full Day Tour

The Daintree and Mossman Gorge Full Day Tour combines a guided walk and swim in the cool waters of Mossman Gorge with a one hour Daintree River cruise spotting crocodiles and wildlife, plus a stop at Cape Tribulation where the rainforest meets the reef. Morning tea and a choice of lunch are included, with small group touring in air conditioned comfort. Child tickets apply for ages 4 to 14, though this particular tour isn't suitable for under 4s unless booked as a private charter.

Low Isles Morning Cruise

The Low Isles Morning Cruise is a half day trip to a calm water reef lagoon with over 150 varieties of coral and tropical fish, guided snorkel tour included and all equipment supplied. Non-swimmers and younger kids can take in the reef from a glass bottom boat instead, with muffins, fruit, tea and coffee served on board. Groups are capped at 23 guests, and child tickets apply for ages 4 to 14, with infants under 4 travelling free.

Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half Day Tour

The Hartley's Crocodile Adventures Half Day Tour includes hotel pickup and entry to the park, with a wetlands cruise through crocodile territory, a crocodile feeding show and a snake show covering some of the world's most venomous species. Kids can also spot wallabies, cassowaries and water birds around the wetlands. Child tickets apply for ages 4 to 14, with a family pass available for 2 adults and 2 children.

Kuranda Rainforest Budget Tour with Return Transfers

The Kuranda Rainforest Budget Tour gives families up to three hours of free time in Kuranda Village to spend as they choose, whether that's cuddling a koala at the Kuranda Koala Gardens, wandering through the Butterfly Sanctuary or browsing the famous Kuranda Markets. Both half day and full day options are available, with child tickets for ages 4 to 14 and a family rate for 2 adults and 2 children.

Frequently asked questions

Which Port Douglas tour suits younger kids best?

The Low Isles Morning Cruise works well for younger kids since non-swimmers can view the reef from a glass bottom boat, while the Kuranda Rainforest Budget Tour offers a more relaxed pace with free time to explore at your own speed.

Is the Daintree and Mossman Gorge tour suitable for toddlers?

Child tickets start from age 4, and this particular full day tour isn't suitable for children under 4 unless booked as a private charter.

Can we see crocodiles safely with young kids in Port Douglas?

Yes, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures is purpose built for viewing crocodiles safely from walkways and during the wetlands cruise, with child tickets available for ages 4 to 14.

How long is the Low Isles Morning Cruise?

The cruise runs around four hours in total, departing Port Douglas at 7.30am and returning by 11.30am, with two and a half hours to snorkel or explore the island.

Do any Port Douglas tours include meals for the family?

The Daintree and Mossman Gorge Full Day Tour includes morning tea and a choice of lunch, while the Low Isles Morning Cruise includes a fruit platter, tea and coffee on board.

Local tip: pair a rainforest day like the Daintree and Mossman Gorge tour with a reef half day like the Low Isles cruise on separate days, that way nobody's overtired trying to fit both into one big day.

Sort your family's Port Douglas tour above, rainforest and reef, crocodiles, or a relaxed day in Kuranda Village. All good days are waiting.