You’ll arrive in Port Douglas after a spectacular 55-minute beachfront journey from Cairns. Many restaurants and cafes allow pets to accompany their owners, and there are also some excellent lodging alternatives. Continue reading to learn more about pet-friendly Port Douglas.
Accommodations for Pets
Caravan Park Tropic Breeze
This park always sells out quickly because of its excellent location, friendly staff, and well-maintained amenities.
The unpowered portion, tents, camp kitchen, pool, and condos are pet-free zones. Please advise the staff of the type of pet you have and how many you have when making a reservation; the park only allows a specific number of pets. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times, and owners must not leave pets alone.
Port Douglas 4877, 24 Davidson Street
Executive Retreats
Select upscale tourist getaways in Port Douglas and Tropical North Queensland that allow pets.
They provide an unrivalled standard and service to their clients by offering a premium portfolio of beachfront houses and villas, luxury and lifestyle retreats, and resort-style apartments.
If you are bringing a pet to Executive Retreats, please contact us for further information.
www.executiveretreats.com.au
Sorrento 3 Bali Hai
This eco-friendly two-bedroom cottage/beach house can accommodate up to four people. A double bedroom, twin bedroom, two-way bathroom, lounge/dining, kitchen, and full laundry are all included. Pets are welcome, but they must not be permitted on the furniture or bedrooms. There is a spacious rear garden with a BBQ and table and chairs, and 4 Mile Beach is only a 2-3 minute walk away (around 250 meters).
Flamingo Pink Port Douglas is pet-friendly.
The award-winning resort in Port Douglas welcomes well-behaved pets. Pink Flamingo features ten one-bedroom private garden villas and two garden apartments in lush tropical gardens with sculptures and brightly furnished settings. Relax in a hammock, swim in the huge pool, or stroll down to Four Mile Beach. Check with management first about other pets.
Port Douglas 4877, 115 Davidson Street
Caravan Park & Holiday Units at Newell Beach
This pet-friendly park is 15 minutes from Port Douglas and features 30 shaded powered sites, a saltwater pool, a communal BBQ area with TV, a free book exchange, and a modern amenities block with laundry. Larger pets prefer to stay here because the units are shielded, and many people use the covered area as an extended living area. Please bring a cat litter tray.
Marine Parade, Newell Beach 4873
Mossman Recreational Park
A swimming pool and a gymnasium are available to park visitors. Pets are permitted to remain as long as they are not left alone and are always accompanied by their owners. Animals are not permitted in the camp kitchen, beer garden, or laundry area and must be kept quiet.
Mossman 4873, Foxton Avenue & Park Street
Cafes and Pubs That Accept Pets
A visit to the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is a “must” while in town, and many cafes in Port Douglas welcome pets. We went to Hemingway’s Brewery, where dogs are welcome in the outside area with their human owners.
Crystalbrook Marina, Hemingway’s Brewery
This brewery specializes in award-winning craft beers from the far north. Pets are welcome, but please phone ahead as the restaurant can get crowded. Try one of their gin paddles!
Hotel The Court House
This lively establishment is located at the end of Macrossan Street, on the main route leading to the Flagstaff Hill Lighthouse, and offers covered patio dining for dogs and their owners. There’s also a rooftop bar with a verandah and outdoor tables and bistro food, live music, and TAB facilities.
Port Douglas 4877, 18-20 Wharf St
Pizza and Trattoria Chilly’s
This casual dining establishment serves good homestyle Italian cuisine and has outdoor tables where you may bring your dog. The pizzas are fantastic!
2 Mowbray St, Port Douglas 4877
Sightseeing
You can visit the Captain Cook Highway Rock Stacks, a must-see for Instagram-worthy photos. The origins of who built the rock stacks are unclear, which adds to their mystery. They’re immediately before the Rex Lookout, but be careful when pulling up here because the halting bay is set up for southbound traffic.