Title: Visit Cow Bay: Best of Cow Bay Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Cow Bay](https://expedia.ca/Cow-Bay-Hotels.d6132069.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Cow Bay](https://expedia.ca/Cow-Bay-Vacation-Rentals.d6132069.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Cow Bay](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Cow-Bay.d6132069.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cow Bay](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cow-Bay.d6132069.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Cow Bay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Cow-Bay.d6132069.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cow Bay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Cow-Bay.d6132069.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cow Bay ## Travel Guide ![Cow Bay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/511000/511540-cow-bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cow Bay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/511000/511724-cow-bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cow Bay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/495000/495192-jindalba-boardwalk.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cow Bay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/511000/511781-cow-bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cow Bay](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/511000/511579-cow-bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cow Bay Things to do Reviews - Cow Bay Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Cow Bay ![Daintree Crocodylus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6940000/6936300/6936234/2aee4bb2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Daintree Crocodylus 161 Buchanan Creek Road, Cow Bay, QLD Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in Cow Bay. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Daintree Rainforest and Baralba ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (172 reviews) "It is the perfect place for caom.No electricity after 1030pm. in the middle of nowhere. Sleep to the sound of the djungle in totaldarkness." Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F11%2F2025&endDate=02%2F11%2F2025&selected=6936234&PinnedHotelID=6936234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6132069) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F11%2F2025&endDate=02%2F11%2F2025&selected=6936234&PinnedHotelID=6936234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6132069) ![Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8100/8065/71185deb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $322 CA $354 total Oct 29 - Oct 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 12 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) "Beautiful pools, the water was warm with so much space for everyone to enjoy. The property is huge however and it’s a fair way to walk from the room to anywhere really. It would also be nicer if there were more things for the kids to do and evening activities to make it more lively." Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F10%2F2025&endDate=30%2F10%2F2025&selected=8065&PinnedHotelID=8065&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6132069) ![Mantra PortSea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/980700/980672/a61e0855_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mantra PortSea 76 Davidson Street, Port Douglas, QLD CA $182 CA $182 total Nov 4 - Nov 5 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 7.8/10 Good! (902 reviews) "Great stay!! Staff were helpful, room was lovely and pools were so good! Breakfast was just the job and the gym was good too. Liked the feeling of being in a hotel but left alone and not bothered by housekeeping, concierge etc. Being independent in our apart/rooms but using all the facilities felt ..." Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F11%2F2025&endDate=05%2F11%2F2025&selected=980672&PinnedHotelID=980672&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6132069) [See all 525 properties in Cow Bay](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025®ionId=6132069) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![By The Sea Port Douglas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3030000/3024500/3024406/fa01dd63_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### By The Sea Port Douglas 72 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, QLD Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (688 reviews) "Rooms very well set out clean tidy Staff were friendly helpful had no view of sea but had a garden area which was nice" Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) ![Villa San Michele](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2648900/2648823/4ffd4f1d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa San Michele 39-41 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas, QLD Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Macrossan Street and Port Village ... 9/10 Wonderful! (481 reviews) "Near the downtown area, very walkable. Parking on property as well as laundry. However, WiFi was sketchy." Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Villa-San-Michele.h2648823.Hotel-Information) ![Reef Resort Villas Port Douglas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/696000/695974/4a75643a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Reef Resort Villas Port Douglas 121 Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Port Douglas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Four Mile Beach Park and Wildlife Habitat ... 8/10 Very Good! (764 reviews) "A great family holiday spot. Pool area is amazing, it’s a decent size and heated! Area around the pool is clean and plenty of places to relax poolside. Staff here are lovely and helpful. Our villa was very comfortable, all the basics you need to have some home cooked meals. Our bedding was comfortable ..." 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Wander the lush rainforest in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Daintree-Discovery-Centre-Cow-Bay.d6210827.Vacation-Attraction) ![Jindalba Boardwalk](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/495000/495192-jindalba-boardwalk.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jindalba Boardwalk You can take time to visit Jindalba Boardwalk during your travels to Cow Bay. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Jindalba-Boardwalk-Cow-Bay.d553248635975913265.Vacation-Attraction) #### Acaciavale Nature Refuge Explore the great outdoors at Acaciavale Nature Refuge, a lovely green space in Cow Bay. Wander the rainforest in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Acaciavale-Nature-Refuge-Cow-Bay.d623453772024975360.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Daintree Rainforest: Crocodile & Wildlife River Cruises](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45143763/cb783feb-cc98-4f4f-864f-70f03e5fee0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Daintree: River Rainforest Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise (DV) CA $36 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/daintree-river-rainforest-crocodile-wildlife-cruise-dv.a45143763.activity-details) ![Late Afternoon Delight by Murray Hunt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1401779/db9bba76-2206-4cc0-8833-4f9155c02339.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Daintree River 'Sunset' Cruise with the Daintree Boatman CA $66 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/daintree-river-sunset-cruise-with-the-daintree-boatman.a1401779.activity-details) ![Daintree: Lower Daintree Crocodile & Wildlife Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48572415/7d7d128b-7225-4d2f-94dc-c96e2611509b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Daintree River Rainforest: Crocodile & Wildlife Cruises (DG) CA $36 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/daintree-river-rainforest-crocodile-wildlife-cruises-dg.a48572415.activity-details) ![Your guide will tell you where it is safe to swim at Mossman Gorge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1225368/bd512408-9709-44c9-bbee-46239dbe3639.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Afternoon Daintree Tour with River Cruise from Port Douglas CA $134 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/afternoon-daintree-tour-with-river-cruise-from-port-douglas.a1225368.activity-details) ![Cooling off with a swim at a secluded Daintree Rainforest creek](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46204538/42123e2e-12e7-4bcc-82ab-0ba704d9990c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Daintree Rainforest, Mossman Gorge Small-Group from Port Douglas CA $244 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/daintree-rainforest.a46204538.activity-details) ![1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2141358/22cdca5d-549e-4802-8e5d-2a7dc0842c60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1-Hour Daintree River wildlife cruise CA $32 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-hour-daintree-river-wildlife-cruise.a2141358.activity-details) [See all activities in Cow Bay](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Cow-Bay.d6132069.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Cow Bay 5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 1 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller A ## Cities near Cow Bay ![Diwan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/511000/511445-thornton-beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Diwan [](https://expedia.ca/Diwan.dx6131572) - Cities near Cow Bay - Places of interest [Diwan](https://expedia.ca/Diwan.dx6131572)[Forest Creek](https://expedia.ca/Forest-Creek.dx3000425197) - [Macrossan Street](https://expedia.ca/Macrossan-Street-Port-Douglas.d6210818.Vacation-Attraction) - [Four Mile Beach](https://expedia.ca/Four-Mile-Beach-Port-Douglas.d6047615.Vacation-Attraction) - [Anzac Park](https://expedia.ca/Anzac-Park-Port-Douglas.d6312969.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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