Port Douglas Shuttle Bus Transfers - Getting to Port Douglas from Cairns - Best to make a shuttle booking online before arrival
Port Douglas Shuttle bus transfers direct from Cairns Airport should definitely be booked ahead - especially during peak times of the winter holiday season. This runs from May through to late October and into November .
Shuttles transfers by over 20 local businesses operate to Plantation Resort, Ramada, Sheraton Mirage, Oaks Lagoons, Reef Resort Villas, Oaks Port Douglas, Paradise Links, Sea Temple or Niramaya. They're all in the first accommodation precinct on Port Douglas Rd upon entering Port Douglas - starting just after the roundabout near Wildlife Habitat. Shuttle transfers mid way up Davidson Street include transfers to Bay Villas, Reef Club, Mantra Portsea, Mantra Heritage, Freestyle, and Nautilus Apartments. Before that the collection of Dougies Backpackers, Pandanus Park, Mango Tree, Tropical Nites, Pelican Motel and the Lazy Lizard earlier on Davidson Street.
Transfers to Macrossan Street Port Douglas - also includes top of Davidson Street and parallel Mudlo Street for drop off to resorts like Peppers Beach Club, Port Douglas Retreat and Shantara. On the corner of Garrick Street and Beryl Street we drop off and pick up from Mandalay Luxury Apartments, as well as Peninsula Boutique on the Port Douglas Esplanade.
Shuttles transfers by over 20 local businesses operate to Plantation Resort, Ramada, Sheraton Mirage, Oaks Lagoons, Reef Resort Villas, Oaks Port Douglas, Paradise Links, Sea Temple or Niramaya. They're all in the first accommodation precinct on Port Douglas Rd upon entering Port Douglas - starting just after the roundabout near Wildlife Habitat. Shuttle transfers mid way up Davidson Street include transfers to Bay Villas, Reef Club, Mantra Portsea, Mantra Heritage, Freestyle, and Nautilus Apartments. Before that the collection of Dougies Backpackers, Pandanus Park, Mango Tree, Tropical Nites, Pelican Motel and the Lazy Lizard earlier on Davidson Street.
Transfers to Macrossan Street Port Douglas - also includes top of Davidson Street and parallel Mudlo Street for drop off to resorts like Peppers Beach Club, Port Douglas Retreat and Shantara. On the corner of Garrick Street and Beryl Street we drop off and pick up from Mandalay Luxury Apartments, as well as Peninsula Boutique on the Port Douglas Esplanade.
Why book ahead? Most Cairns Airport - Cairns Northern Beach Shuttles use Toyota Hi Ace Vans with seating capacity of 13 people. By booking ahead you secure a place on these vehicles and can generally be on your way within 20 minutes of collecting your bags in the Cairns Airport arrival hall.
If not booking ahead: There is a dedicated shuttle desk as the airport with regular departures times during the day for flat rate $60 per person no discounts- but these can extend to 1-2 hours later in the day or earlier in the morning. While there is usually good capacity - the sometimes 50 seater buses can quickly fill during peak season and you may be waiting. You may have to queue - so booking ahead lets you fly and arrive with peace of mind - which is a good way to start your Cairns Northern Beaches holiday :)