Four Mile Beach
A gently sloping sandy beach about 6 kilometres long, lined with coconut palms. It is the signature beach of Port Douglas and ideal for sunrise walks and beach horse riding.
Four Mile Beach extends about 6 kilometres south from the foot of Flagstaff Hill. The sand is fine and firm, the slope is gentle, and a row of coconut palms lines the shore, connecting with the resorts. At the town-center end, lifeguards are on duty and there is a stinger-net swimming area for swimming and stand-up paddleboarding. Early-morning walks along the sand to watch the sunrise are especially pleasant, and the southern section offers horseback rides along the beach. Admission is free. From November to May, box jellyfish and Irukandji jellyfish are present, so swim only inside the protective net, and watch for crocodile warning signs.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas
- Port Douglas
- Macrossan Street
- Port Douglas Sunday Market
- St Mary's by the Sea
- Flagstaff Hill Lookout (Trinity Bay Lookout)
- Mossman Gorge
- Low Isles