Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The
Port Douglas Tourist Information Centre
( 07-4099 5599;
www.infoportdouglas.com.au
;
23 Macrossan St;
8am-6.30pm)
has maps and makes tour bookings.
The
Port Douglas & Mossman Gazette
comes out every Thursday, and has heaps of
local info, gig guides and more.
Getting There & Away
The 70km coast-hugging drive between Cairns and Port Douglas is one of the loveliest in
the whole country. For those sans-wheels, there are many bus options, including the fol-
lowing:
Coral Reef Coaches
( 07-4098 2800;
www.coralreefcoaches.com.au
)
connects Port Douglas with
Cairns ($40, 1¼ hours) via Cairns airport and Palm Cove.
Sun Palm (
Click here
)
has frequent daily services between Port Douglas and Cairns
($40, 1½ hours) via the northern beaches and the airport.
Country Road Coachlines
( 07-4045 2794;
www.countryroadcoachlines.com.au
)
has a bus service
between Port Douglas and Cooktown on the coastal route via Cape Tribulation three times
a week ($70), weather permitting.
Getting Around
Port Douglas Bike Hire
( 07-4099 5799;
www.portdouglasbikehire.com.au
;
cnr Wharf & Warner Sts; per day from
$19)
Has high-performance bikes for hire as well as tandems ($32 per day). Free delivery
and pick-up.
Sun Palm
( 07-4087 2900;
www.sunpalmtransport.com.au
)
Runs in a continuous loop every half-
hour (7am to midnight) between Wildlife Habitat and Marina Mirage.
For vehicle hire, the major international rental chains are represented here, or try a local
07-4099 4999;
www.portdouglascarhire.com
)
. Many places don't let you take cars off-road: check
before hiring. It's the last place before Cooktown where you can hire a 4WD.
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