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About Douglas Shire

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Douglas Shire attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Douglas Shire Best beaches

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Four Mile Beach II
Four Mile Beach II
Four Mile Beach II
Kids friendly

Four Mile Beach II

Port Douglas 0.6 km
Excellent
9.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
6.7 Amenities index
Four Mile Beach
Four Mile Beach
Four Mile Beach
Good for Relax

Four Mile Beach

Port Douglas 4 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
4 Amenities index
Cow Bay Beach
Cow Bay Beach
Cow Bay Beach
Good for Relax

Cow Bay Beach

Cow Bay 1.6 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Myall Beach
Myall Beach
Myall Beach
Good for Relax

Myall Beach

Cape Tribulation 0.8 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Large low tide • Distant parking
3 Amenities index
Oak Beach
Oak Beach
Oak Beach
Senior friendly

Oak Beach

Port Douglas 13.9 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
4.3 Amenities index
Thornton Beach
Thornton Beach
Thornton Beach
Good for party

Thornton Beach

Cow Bay 7.1 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
3.2 Amenities index
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Popular types of Douglas Shire beaches

Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 10 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Douglas Shire.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Douglas Shire

Four Mile Beach

Four Mile Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Port Douglas 4 km
Cow Bay Beach

Cow Bay Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cow Bay 1.6 km
Myall Beach

Myall Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Cape Tribulation 0.8 km
Oak Beach

Oak Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Port Douglas 13.9 km
Thornton Beach

Thornton Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cow Bay 7.1 km
Wonga Beach

Wonga Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Wonga Beach 1.8 km
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Sandy beaches in Douglas Shire

Four Mile Beach II

Four Mile Beach II
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Port Douglas 0.6 km
Four Mile Beach

Four Mile Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Port Douglas 4 km
Cow Bay Beach

Cow Bay Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cow Bay 1.6 km
Myall Beach

Myall Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Cape Tribulation 0.8 km
Oak Beach

Oak Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Port Douglas 13.9 km
Thornton Beach

Thornton Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cow Bay 7.1 km
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Beaches with shade in Douglas Shire

Four Mile Beach II

Four Mile Beach II
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Port Douglas 0.6 km
Four Mile Beach

Four Mile Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Port Douglas 4 km
Cow Bay Beach

Cow Bay Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cow Bay 1.6 km
Myall Beach

Myall Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Cape Tribulation 0.8 km
Oak Beach

Oak Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Port Douglas 13.9 km
Thornton Beach

Thornton Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cow Bay 7.1 km
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Long beaches in Douglas Shire

Four Mile Beach II

Four Mile Beach II
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Port Douglas 0.6 km
Four Mile Beach

Four Mile Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Port Douglas 4 km
Cow Bay Beach

Cow Bay Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cow Bay 1.6 km
Myall Beach

Myall Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Cape Tribulation 0.8 km
Oak Beach

Oak Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Port Douglas 13.9 km
Thornton Beach

Thornton Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cow Bay 7.1 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Douglas Shire

Cow Bay Beach

Cow Bay Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cow Bay 1.6 km
Myall Beach

Myall Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Cape Tribulation 0.8 km
Wonga Beach

Wonga Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Wonga Beach 1.8 km
Newell Beach

Newell Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cooya Beach 2.1 km
Cooya Beach

Cooya Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cooya Beach 1 km
Pretty Beach

Pretty Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Port Douglas 15.4 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Douglas Shire

Four Mile Beach II

Four Mile Beach II
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Port Douglas 0.6 km
Four Mile Beach

Four Mile Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Port Douglas 4 km
Cow Bay Beach

Cow Bay Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cow Bay 1.6 km
Myall Beach

Myall Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Cape Tribulation 0.8 km
Oak Beach

Oak Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Port Douglas 13.9 km
Thornton Beach

Thornton Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cow Bay 7.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Douglas Shire, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 10 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 10 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Douglas Shire is less than 500 meters. 10 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Douglas Shire however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Douglas Shire's beaches

Four Mile Beach
10 Nathan Smith

This beach is absolutely incredible, one of the best I've ever visited. Depending on the tide, you can walk out more than 100 meters into the ocean. However, it's important to be cautious of crocodiles, and I'm not joking about it!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Douglas Shire? In total there are 10 beaches and the most popular is Four Mile Beach II.

Most viewed beaches of Douglas Shire

Four Mile Beach II

Four Mile Beach II
9.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Port Douglas 0.6 km
Pretty Beach

Pretty Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Australia, Port Douglas 15.4 km
Oak Beach

Oak Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Port Douglas 13.9 km
Cow Bay Beach

Cow Bay Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cow Bay 1.6 km
Wonga Beach

Wonga Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Wonga Beach 1.8 km
Cooya Beach

Cooya Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Australia, Cooya Beach 1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Douglas Shire?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Douglas Shire, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 10 beaches in total, of which about 6 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Douglas Shire?

Most of the beaches located in Douglas Shire are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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