Insider Guide to Port Douglas – 6 Local Tips from Kate at Lady Douglas River Cruise
Years ago in another life I worked side-by-side on the Great Barrier Reef with this lovely couple, Kate and Lucas. These guys have since gone on to own and manage one of the best little tour operations in Port Douglas, the Lady Douglas River Cruise.
Kate is a life long local of Port Douglas and Lucas is a highly qualified skipper and engineer with extensive experience and knowledge of the local area. Together they make a great team and have recently proved it by winning the Best Rainforest and River Cruise at the 2015 Port Douglas Business & Tourism Awards.
Proud Winners of the Best River Cruise 2015 - Image by Newsport
They're also proud parents of a small tribe of children so I knew they would have some great family friendly tips on things to do in Port Douglas....
Family Fun on the Paddleboards with Windswell SUP
1. Why Port Douglas?
"Port is definitely one of the best locations in Australia, we travelled the East Coast two years ago and found it hard to beat. It has reef, beaches, rainforest, 4WDing, creeks and an international airport all within an hour or so! It's really family friendly and a great place to raise young kids."
Kate’s kids are often found on the Lady Douglas ‘helping out’
2. Best Coffee?
"Best coffee is Origin Espresso just off the main drag (Macrossan St)."
3. Favourite Food Spots?
"Our FAVE food spots would have to be On The Inlet, Salsa and Harrisons."
Salsa Bar & Grill treats
4. Best Local Escape?
"Our best local escape is Yungaburra or Lake Tinaroo on the Atherton Tablelands, especially in the summer when we have the stingers."
Family Fun at Lake Tinaroo on the Atherton Tablelands
5. Must Do Activity?
"Everyone must go the Reef and you definitely need to spot a Crocodile in the wild."
Croc spotting on the Lady Douglas
6. If money is no object?
"If money is no object then do a helicopter ride over the reef and mountains, and visit a sand cay."
“A trip to the Reef is a must!”
Where can we find you?
"You can find us down at the Reef Marina in Port Douglas on the Lady Douglas.
Skipper Lucas shows off a Live Mud Crab
"If you'd like to learn more about the Lady Douglas River Cruise then read my BlogPost:
All images supplied by Kate from the Lady Douglas River Cruise (unless otherwise stated).
What are your thoughts? Any of these Port Douglas TNQ HOT Spots on your list already??
Hi I’m Kate!
Mumma of 2 young 'uns. Adventurer at Heart. Lover of Tropical Queensland and avoider of Housework and Craft projects - give me the Great Outdoors any day! Come join my family and I as we Explore TNQ.
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