Take a cruise to the reef
Port Douglas is the closest mainland point to the Great Barrier Reef, making it easy and fast to get there. You cannot miss experiencing this stunning natural wonder! Take a cruise there and be amazed as you snorkel or scuba dive with colourful coral and other marine life.

Join Australia’s most-awarded reef cruise to experience the outer Barrier Reef and its unsurpassed vibrant coral formations and spectacular marine life. One day on the reef is often not enough. To better experience the magnitude and diversity of this natural living underwater wonder, purchase a 3-Day Ultimate Reef Pass, which allows you to choose and experience three different reef adventures.

Treat yourself to a sunset cruise. Relax and unwind over the Coral Sea and take in the spectacular sunset as you enjoy a glass of wine or beer.

Visit the nearby tropical islands
Port Douglas is in close proximity to beautiful, unspoiled tropical islands. Two must-see islands are Low Isles and Green Island.

Board a luxury catamaran to Low Isles, an idyllic coral cay island, in the Great Barrier Reef. As daily visitor numbers are limited, you will enjoy a quiet and intimate experience with nature; relax on the beach, take a guided walk or go on a snorkelling tour, and then enjoy a delicious tropical lunch buffet. Visit Green Island and Low Isles, as well as the outer regions of the reef, with a 3-Day Ultimate Reef Pass.

Visit the nearby World Heritage rainforests:
Take a guided tour through Cape Tribulation or a walking tour through the Daintree Rainforest. Explore where the Daintree rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef. You will love the wet tropics, primitive animals and gorges in these World Heritage-listed rainforests!

To fully immerse yourself in nature, join an overnight tour of the World Heritage-listed rainforest, Cape Tribulation. Experience the natural beauty of this mountaintop rainforest and visit its traditional markets, as well as other attractions on a Kuranda day tour.

Visit the Rainforestation Nature Park in Cairns. Get up close and personal with the native wildlife and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.

Take in some culture
Learn about Aboriginal culture by visiting the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park. You will be able to engage in interactive activities, see theatrical performances and obtain and deeper understanding towards the culture and traditions of these people.

Give yourself the Australian Muster Experience. Enjoy the beautiful scenery on horseback or try out some of the fun activities that include some exciting adventure rides. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the outback.

Try the Flames of the Forest experiences for an unforgettable evening. The rainforest at night is a magical place and this creates the perfect setting to learn of Aboriginal traditions and to indulge in some exquisite Aussie food and wine.

Meet the wildlife
Visit the Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas. This unforgettable experience will bring you closer to nature and also give you the chance to indulge in some delicious local breakfast or lunch, depending on the time of your visit.

Visit the Australian butterfly sanctuary. Explore the largest butterfly flight aviary in Australia. You will come across over 1,500 tropical butterflies and enjoy this unique, colourful experience.

Facilities:
While staying with us at Mantra Portsea you can enjoy many guest and leisure facilities which ensure your time with us is pleasurable.

Leisure facilities include a lagoon-style pool with a swim-up bar, lap and plunge pool, BBQ area, fitness room and tennis court. Our resort also offers onsite complimentary undercover parking (subject to availability 1 vehicle per room) along with a guest laundry.

• Tour desk
• Fitness room
• Lagoon pool
• Swim-up pool bar (open seasonally, weather dependent)
• Tennis courts
• On-site complimentary undercover parking (subject to availability 1 vehicle per room)