Port Douglas Backpackers

Although most visitors' accommodation in Port Douglas are only steps away

For the budget-conscious, Backpacker Hostels are they way to go! Although there is only a few backpacker hostels in Port Douglas, these properties still offer the same lively environment that backpackers are renowned for.

Many reef tours depart from Port Douglas, so make sure you enquire at your hostel's tour desk for special deals on Great Barrier Reef tours and diving trips, as many will have access to discounts unavailable to the general tourist public.

The best backpacker focussed learn to dive course we've found is Fitzroy Island Dive. Their courses are land-based, which means you don't bob around on the boat and get seasick, and you stay on Fitzroy Island, which is the ULTIMATE backpacker party island. The dive courses are exceptional value, and well worth checking out if you're interested in learning to dive.

Parrotfish Lodge

The only backpackers hostel in the centre of Port Douglas, Parrotfish Lodge offers rooms especially designed which are bright, clean and very comfortable - all brand new in 2002! With lots of space and secure storage, an internet room, laundry facilities, pool, restaurant, bar and bistro, you won't need to leave the Parrotfish Lodge. Share rates start from $23 per night.

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37/39 Warner st, Port Douglas, Tropical North Queensland, Australia

If you plan to take advantage of the huge range of tour options in the area and do not need a car, you will need airport transfers. See our transfers page for more information.

Alternatively, there are many tours to FNQ, like Cape Tribulation or Cooktown, which pass through Port Douglas and stop over for a day or two. If you would like to know more about these options, please email us.