rovostays·

Kids-friendly · Port Douglas

Top 3 kids-friendly things to do in Port Douglas

Tours and experiences in Port Douglas that work for travellers with children — pacing built for short attention spans, snack stops, and the kind of hosts who actually want kids around. Hand-picked by Rovostays from operators we've personally vetted.

  1. UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour, Port Douglas1

    1. UTV 4wd Cassowary Falls and Daintree Rainforest Adventure tour

    5.0· 27 reviews· 2.5 hours

    This exclusive, small group Daintree Rainforest and Cassowary Falls adventure tour is on a magnificent private property, located in the Daintree Valley of tropical North Queensland. It includes an all-action ATV ride, crossing creeks and rivers with jaw dropping views. An experienced rainforest guide shares their knowledge of this ancient forest during the tour. The highlight is swimming at the stunning Cassowary Falls, a pristine natural environment, where you can leave your worries behind and feed fish and turtles. It is one of the few places it is safe to swim in the Daintree, with no crocodiles here. This one is for people of all ages who love adventure, nature and the thrill of getting offroad. Dress to get wet and dive right in to the cool, refreshing waters of the beautiful Cassowary Falls. This tour also includes an Army Truck rainforest ride and transfers to and from Daintree Village.

  2. Cairns Rainforest River Tubing, Port Douglas2

    2. Cairns Rainforest River Tubing

    4.7· 692 reviews· 4.5 hours

    Enjoy the ultimate tropical escape on this half-day rainforest river tubing adventure with convenient return transfers included—morning tours offer pickups from Cairns and the Northern Beaches, while afternoon tours include pickups from Cairns only. Float through a scenic mix of calm stretches and gentle flowing sections during approximately 90-minutes of river tubing on a professional-grade twin-chamber tube designed for comfort and stability. As you drift downstream, take in the lush rainforest surroundings, granite boulders, and pristine waterways while cooling off in the refreshing waters of Tropical North Queensland. Perfect for travelers aged 5 years and above, this fun and relaxing experience is ideal for families, couples, solo adventurers, and groups looking to connect with nature and enjoy an unforgettable half-day adventure.

  3. Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise, Port Douglas3

    3. Wavedancer Low Isles Great Barrier Reef Sailing Cruise

    4.6· 254 reviews· 7 hours

    Low Isles is an idyllic, unspoilt coral cay island just one hour's sailing from Port Douglas aboard the 30 metre sailing catamaran, Wavedancer. With snorkelling direct from the beach, this is the perfect day for families and couples seeking island relaxation. From the moment Wavedancer moors in the picturesque lagoon, a host of reef activities await. It's a leisurely, informative day where island visitor numbers are limited.Throughout the day, a shuttle boat transfers guests between the boat and the island. Snorkelling, glass bottom boat tour, marine biologist guided snorkel tour and island walk, tropical buffet lunch served onboard, morning and afternoon teas all included.

Top places to visit in Port Douglas

See all 5

More in Port Douglas

Other things to do

Kids-friendly in other destinations

Top kids-friendly elsewhere

Same category, different cities — hand-picked kids-friendly experiences across Australia.

Stay elsewhere

Places to stay in other destinations

Hand-picked, verified serviced apartments across our network.

See more

Places to see in other destinations

Hand-picked sights, neighbourhoods and landmarks across our destination network.

Visiting Port Douglas?

Stay with Rovostays

Hand-picked, verified serviced apartments — concierge always included.