Itineraries · Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

Port Douglas on foot: lookout, Macrossan Street and the marina

Walk · Cairns & Great Barrier Reef. About 2.5 km, half a day, 4 stops.

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Port Douglas on foot: lookout, Macrossan Street and the marina
Duration
about 2.5 km, half a day (≈ 3 h 52 min: moving and stop time only)
Who it suits
Everyone
Transport
walk
Start
Trinity Bay Lookout
Finish
Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina
Pace
relaxed pace
Best time
Sunday morning, when the market is on in Anzac Park
Budget per adult
freePrices as of: October 2026

Getting there

Port Douglas is an hour north of Cairns on the Captain Cook Highway. Without a car, the simplest option is the Quicksilver coach from Cairns and the Northern Beaches: A$45 return for an adult.

Stops in order

The text version of the route: stops, time at each and the legs between them. Times are estimates, without queues, traffic or swims.

  1. 1. Trinity Bay Lookout~20 min at the stop

    The lookout on Flagstaff Hill: Four Mile Beach runs away below you with the ranges behind.

    Tip: Go early: the road up has no shade and is hot by midday.

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    ↓ walk · 15 min · 1 km

  2. 2. Macrossan Street and Four Mile Beach~1 h at the stop

    The main street of cafes and shops, ending at the north end of Four Mile Beach and its surf club.

    Tip: From November to May swim only inside the stinger enclosure while lifeguards are on, and wear a Lycra suit: the net does not stop tiny Irukandji.

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    ↓ walk · 8 min · 0.5 km

  3. 3. Anzac Park~1 h at the stop

    The waterfront park at the end of Wharf Street. On Sundays it holds the Port Douglas market: fruit, coconuts, crafts and coffee.

    Tip: The market runs from 8am until about lunchtime. The car park fills quickly, so walk in.

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    ↓ walk · 9 min · 0.6 km

  4. 4. Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina~1 h at the stop

    The marina the outer-reef boats leave from. Hemingway's Brewery sits inside it, looking over the yachts.

    Tip: A good spot to watch the reef boats come back around 4:30pm and finish the day with a beer.

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Before you go

  • Route times are estimates: walking, driving and a sensible pause at each stop. Add queues, traffic and swims yourself.
  • Prices, timetables and trail status change. Check the venue's official site and the state transport app before you go.
  • On beaches, swim only between the red and yellow flags. Use sun protection even when it is cloudy.