What to do in Oak Beach

Activities, attractions and tours

Photo by Luisa Wilhelmi
Photo by Luisa Wilhelmi
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Photo by FollowKK

Oak Beach Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Oak Beach 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

Oak Beach 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 Oak Beach 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.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Oak Beach Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Oak Beach.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Oak Beach attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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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. 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.

4. 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

5. Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is a tropical beachside town surrounded by two natural wonders: a World Heritage-listed rain forest and the Great Barrier Reef. The 3.7-mile (six-kilometer) beach is lined with palm trees, white sand and clear water. Come to swim, go white-water rafting, wildlife watching, or just unwind in the shade with a drink in one hand and a book in the other.
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Clifton Beach showing a garden and tropical scenes

Recommended things to do in Oak Beach

Number of things to do
56
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Admission: CA $39
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
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What to do in Oak Beach

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Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Oak Beach during your trip to Oak Beach? Wander the beaches and rainforest in this relaxing area.

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