Walking around Port Douglas is easy due to its small size and the location of most of the town’s accommodations, restaurants, and shops all found within walking distance. A walk across town to the marina takes about 15 minutes. Walking along the beaches is another way to enjoy the beauty of this town and taking a walk through the Daintree Rainforest is another excellent experience.

Yes riding a bike around town is a great way to explore and visit the sites of Port Douglas. The town is flat and features wide streets making it ideal for cycling around. There is an abundance of bike rental shops found around town, mainly on Macrossan and Warner Streets. There are road bikes, mountain bikes, tandems and even electrical bikes available for hire.

There are some buses in town that will connect visitors with nearby sights and attractions. Trips anywhere in the city cost about $5 and buses run every 15 minutes throughout the day.

Port Douglas Bus offers daily services between Port Douglas and Cairns costing around $39 per adult and $24 for children. A local shuttle bus in town offers regular services between Port Douglas, Mossman, and Cairns.

It is a great idea to rent a car when visiting Port Douglas, even if only for a day trip to Cairns, Daintree Rainforest or Mossman Gorge. Driving will give you the flexibility to get to your destination at your own pace and the freedom to stop at sights along the way. There are rental care companies on Macrossan Street the main road in Port Douglas town and on Warner Street, the prices for a day start around $30.

Taxis are available in Port Douglas with several companies offering services. There are taxi ranks on Macrossan Street. Taxis can also be flagged down on the street or called and ordered over the phone. Flat rates start around $6.20.