About This Guide
CairnsPortDouglas.com is an independent travel guide focused entirely on helping travellers plan the journey between Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia. We cover every transport option — from shuttle buses and private transfers to the scenic self-drive route — as well as planning guides, seasonal advice, and things to do once you arrive.
Our goal is to provide clear, accurate, and genuinely useful information so you can make the right choice for your travel style, group size, and budget — without wading through generic travel content.
What We Cover
- All transport options — shuttle buses, private transfers, self-drive, taxis and rideshare, day tours
- Cost guides with current approximate pricing in AUD
- Distance and drive time breakdowns for the 67km route
- Scenic stops along the Captain Cook Highway
- Seasonal advice — when to visit, reef conditions, stingers
- Things to do: Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, Port Douglas attractions
Affiliate Disclosure
This site is free to use. We earn a small commission when you book tours, transfers or accommodation through our affiliate links to Viator, GetYourGuide, Bookaway, Booking.com and Rentalcars.com. This commission does not affect the price you pay and does not influence our recommendations — we only link to platforms we consider reputable and genuinely useful.
Accuracy & Prices
All prices shown on this site are approximate and in Australian Dollars (AUD). Prices, schedules, and operator availability change regularly. Always verify current information directly with operators before booking. We update our guides regularly but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy.
Get in Touch
For enquiries, content corrections, or operator listing requests, please visit our contact page. If you operate transfers or tours on the Cairns to Port Douglas route and would like to discuss being featured, we would love to hear from you.