Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Port Douglas (Updated 2026)

Port Douglas, Australia
Premium Guided Dive Trip - Outer Great Barrier Reef

Join us for an unforgettable experience of diving the Great Barrier Reef, on this dive trip for Certified Divers. Our expert guides at Scuba IQ, …More

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Join us for an unforgettable experience of diving the Great Barrier Reef, on this dive trip for Certified Divers. Our expert guides at Scuba IQ,...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$500
Daintree Rainforest and Mossman Gorge: Full Day Tour

Daintree Rainforest Tour - Full Day: Enjoy interpretive rainforest walks, lush lunch site, estuarine crocodile and wildlife spotting on Cooper Creek and, of course, friendly …More

Daintree Rainforest Tour - Full Day: Enjoy interpretive rainforest walks, lush lunch site, estuarine crocodile and wildlife spotting on Cooper Creek and, of course, friendly...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$175
Half Day Low Isles Snorkelling Tour from Port Douglas

Half day tours to the picturesque Low Isles with a maximum of 23 guests. Choose an early morning departure or afternoon departure, both with a …More

Half day tours to the picturesque Low Isles with a maximum of 23 guests. Choose an early morning departure or afternoon departure, both with a...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$173
Barron River Half-Day Rafting: Cairns, Port Douglas or Self-Drive

Prepare yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as …More

Prepare yourself for an action-packed, half-day, white-water rafting adventure on the Barron River! Navigate thrilling Grade 2 and 3 rapids for up to 2-hours, as...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$91
Port Douglas & Daintree Tour for Cruise Ship Passenger

Experience the best of the Daintree Rainforest with our specially designed tour for cruise ship passengers, offering a seamless and unforgettable adventure from the Port …More

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Experience the best of the Daintree Rainforest with our specially designed tour for cruise ship passengers, offering a seamless and unforgettable adventure from the Port...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$121
Walkabout Cultural Adventures - Ngana Kulkinga Dungay Full Day

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally …More

Ngana Kulkinga Dungay: We All Going Cape Tribulation Led by a local Aboriginal guide as you explore Kuku Yalanji country and learning about the culturally...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$172
Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Half-Day Tour from Cairns

Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, an award-winning attraction located between Cairns and Port Douglas. Cruise the wetlands to see crocodiles lazing on the riverbanks and witness …More

Explore Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, an award-winning attraction located between Cairns and Port Douglas. Cruise the wetlands to see crocodiles lazing on the riverbanks and witness...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$91
Daintree River 'Dawn' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman

Start your day with a cruise on the mighty Daintree river.  This 2 hour cruise takes you on journey of discovery exploring the main river …More

Start your day with a cruise on the mighty Daintree river.  This 2 hour cruise takes you on journey of discovery exploring the main river...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman

A late afternoon cruise finishing at sunset is the perfect way to finish your Daintree experience. Floating on the water, enjoying the late afternoon light, watching …More

A late afternoon cruise finishing at sunset is the perfect way to finish your Daintree experience. Floating on the water, enjoying the late afternoon light, watching...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$53
Afternoon & Evening Tour of Paronella Park

Voted the number 1 must-see attraction in Tropical Far North Queensland is Paronella Park. We invite you on a journey enriching your senses and opening …More

Voted the number 1 must-see attraction in Tropical Far North Queensland is Paronella Park. We invite you on a journey enriching your senses and opening...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$182
Port Douglas to Cairns ONE WAY Private Transfer 6 pax

Sit back, relax, and savor the journey as we chauffeur you along one of Australia's most breathtaking drives. Upon your arrival, our friendly driver will …More

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Sit back, relax, and savor the journey as we chauffeur you along one of Australia's most breathtaking drives. Upon your arrival, our friendly driver will...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$204
Mossman Gorge Daintree Experience Small Groups

Our travellers love our small groups of like minded people. We seat up to 11 passengers. Our tour guide is qualified and knowledgeable in the …More

Our travellers love our small groups of like minded people. We seat up to 11 passengers. Our tour guide is qualified and knowledgeable in the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$188
Guided Eco Segway Tours Four Mile Beach Port Douglas

Come on a journey into tropical paradise with our Eco guided Segway tour. Take in gorgeous views, feel the open air and the wind blowing …More

Come on a journey into tropical paradise with our Eco guided Segway tour. Take in gorgeous views, feel the open air and the wind blowing...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$95
Daintree, Mossman Gorge and Wildlife Tour from Cairns

Travel sustainably on this full-day experience to the Daintree and Mossman Gorge. Immerse yourself in wildlife through recreated natural environments and learn about conservation efforts …More

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Travel sustainably on this full-day experience to the Daintree and Mossman Gorge. Immerse yourself in wildlife through recreated natural environments and learn about conservation efforts...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$187
Kuranda Scenic Railway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to …More

Experience the rainforest beauty of Far North Queensland on a scenic day trip from Port Douglas. Enjoy the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway, free time to...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$155
Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Palm Cove

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling …More

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
Full-day Tour at the Atherton Tablelands with Food Tasting

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising …More

This tour is so much more than a tasting tour! A full day exploring this diverse region heading west of Cairns is a plateau rising...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$210
Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise from Cairns

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling …More

Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
Cape Tribulation & Ziplining: Ultimate Daintree

The day starts at 730am as our guide collects all guests from Port Douglas. After crossing the Daintree River by ferry, our first stop is …More

The day starts at 730am as our guide collects all guests from Port Douglas. After crossing the Daintree River by ferry, our first stop is...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$224
Skyrail Rainforest Cableway Day Trip from Port Douglas

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Port Douglas. Also …More

Enjoy the tranquility of the rainforest as you soar above the canopy aboard the Skyrail on a day trip to Kuranda from Port Douglas. Also...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$155
Great Barrier Reef or Rainforest Scenic Flights from Port Douglas

The 30min and 45min flight showcase the magic of the Great Barrier Reef. Departing over Port Douglas and 4 Mile Beach, other highlights include sights …More

The 30min and 45min flight showcase the magic of the Great Barrier Reef. Departing over Port Douglas and 4 Mile Beach, other highlights include sights...

30 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
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$342
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