What to do in Mowbray

Activities, attractions and tours

Mowbray Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Mowbray has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Mowbray is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Mowbray to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Mowbray Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Palm Cove Beach

Experience the stunning beaches, resorts and scenery where the rainforest hugs the shores of the Great Barrier Reef at Palm Cove Beach. Swim or sunbathe beneath the warm Tropical North Queensland sun. Explore the waters on a kayak or sailboat and take in the views of forested hills rising up behind the beach’s string of swaying palm trees.
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Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.

2. Four Mile Beach

Four Mile Beach is the main beach in Port Douglas and, as its name suggests, the sandy stretch runs for about four miles (6.5 kilometers). At the southern end of this pristine beach is a mangrove forest and the northern end features a hill with a lookout point, a great place to see the sunrise over the Coral Sea.
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Four Mile Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

3. Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina

Enjoy the sea breeze at the waterfront restaurants of the Marina Mirage and go shopping for souvenirs in the air-conditioned arcade. You can catch fish in the mangrove creeks across the port. Book a cruise to see the underwater world of the biggest barrier reef on the planet.
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Marina Mirage which includes boating, a marina and a coastal town

4. Sugar Wharf

Each luxury yacht or sailing catamaran going out to the Great Barrier Reef or coming back to port passes the historic structure of the Sugar Wharf on the Dickson Inlet. This once weathered landmark for sailors heading for Port Douglas has been upgraded and is now an extremely popular venue for weddings over the water. It is also one of the most photographed sights in this famous tourist town.
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A former working dock and now a popular venue for weddings on the water, the restored jetty has long been an icon for this tropical town.

5. Skyrail Rainforest Cableway

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway takes you on a journey over the pristine World Heritage-listed tropical rain forest north of Cairns. Glass-encased gondolas ferry up to six people at a time over the canopy, above Barron Gorge and down into the rain forest. The rail spans 4.6 miles (7.5 kilometers) and takes between 1.5 and 2.5 hours return.
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Skyrail Rainforest Cableway featuring rainforest and forest scenes

6. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures

At Hartley's Crocodile Adventures you can learn about the evolution of North Queensland’s World Heritage-listed rain forests. Spot wildlife, tropical birds, reptiles and insects on boardwalks and nature trails throughout the 25-acre (10-hectare)) park. Take a boat cruise through a lagoon to see crocodiles and snakes.
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Hartley\'s Crocodile Adventures featuring dangerous animals, zoo animals and rides

Recommended things to do in Mowbray

Number of things to do
62
Things to do from
CA $19
Cheapest thing to do
Port Douglas: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids