Some companies in Cairns that offer outdoor activities will pick up from Port Douglas hotels.
The best outdoor activity in Port Douglas, however, is to do absolutely nothing on spectacular Four Mile Beach. From May through September, the water is stinger-free. From October through April, swim in the stinger safety net. Extra Action Water Sports (tel. 07/4099 3175) offers parasailing, jet-skiing, and tube rides on Four Mile Beach. A half-hour on a jet ski or parafly is A$70 (US$63/£32) solo or A$90 (US$81/£41) tandem. The booking office is at the end of the jetty on the Port Douglas slipway.
Visitor greens fees at the championship Sheraton Mirage golf course on Port Douglas Road are A$145 (US$131/£65) for 18 holes or A$85 (US$77/£38) for 9 holes, including a cart. Club rental costs A$38 to A$60 (US$34-US$54/£17-£27). Whacking a ball on the hotel's aquatic driving range costs A$6.50 (US$5.85/£2.90) for a bucket of 25, A$13 (US$12/£5.85) for 50 balls, plus A$2.15 (US$1.95/UK95p) for club rental. Contact the pro shop (tel. 07/4099 5537).
Wonga Beach Equestrian Centre (tel. 07/4098 7583) does 3-hour horseback rides through the rainforest and along Wonga Beach, 35 minutes north of Port Douglas, for A$109 (US$98/£49) per person, plus A$10 (US$9/£4.50) per person for insurance. Transfers from Port Douglas are included. Rides start at 8:30am and 3pm. Riders must be ages 7 or older.
