Four Mile Beach Port Douglas is the main Port Douglas beach on the peninsula, with flagged Four Mile Beach swimming at the northern end, dog friendly Four Mile Beach sand south of Four Mile Park, and Four Mile Beach parking beside the surf club a short walk from Macrossan Street.

🏝️Why Visit Four Mile Beach Port Douglas?

Four Mile Beach Port Douglas is the swim-and-walk beach attached to town, not a drive-out strip. You get flagged Four Mile Beach swimming and a seasonal stinger net at the surf club end, Flagstaff Hill looking back down the sand, and a hard-packed low-tide run for walking or cycling. Families stay at the northern flags. The signed dog friendly Four Mile Beach zone is the southern end only.

🏖️Things to Do at Four Mile Beach

🏊 Four Mile Beach swimming — Flags and the November to May stinger net at the northern surf club end only
🚶 Beach walks — Hard-packed sand at low tide from Flagstaff Hill toward the Mowbray River
🚴 Cycling — Flat firm sand at low tide. No beach 4WD
☀️ Sunbathing — Wide golden sand with palms behind the northern foreshore
🧺 Picnics and BBQs — Shade, tables and BBQs at the northern end near the surf club
🐎 Horse riding — Guided beach rides operate on this Port Douglas beach
📸 Photography — Flagstaff Hill is the classic view back along the full beach
🐕 Dog walking — Signed dog friendly Four Mile Beach off-leash sand starts south of Four Mile Park

🏊 Four Mile Beach Swimming

🚩 Patrolled section — Northern end by Port Douglas SLSC and the Esplanade
🥅 Stinger net — In the water November to May at the flagged area. Not stinger proof
🦺 Stinger suits — Wear one in the warmer months even inside the net
⚠️ Be Crocwise — Crocodiles possible at the Mowbray River mouth. Do not swim there
🚫 Stay inside the flags — Never swim outside the flags or when the beach is closed
♿ Beach access — Matting and a free sand wheelchair from the lifeguard hut at the northern end

🐶 Dog Friendly Four Mile Beach

🐕 Off-leash — Southern end of Four Mile Beach, south of Four Mile Park at the Barrier Street entrance
🦮 On-leash — Required on the rest of this Port Douglas beach
🚫 Prohibited — Inside the flagged Four Mile Beach swimming area and stinger net
🧹 Clean up — Bags and bins. Keep effective control
🐊 Southern end — Stay clear of the Mowbray River mouth with dogs

🗺️ Four Mile Beach Parking and Getting There

🚗 By car — About 1 hour north of Cairns on the Captain Cook Highway, then into Port Douglas
🅿️ Four Mile Beach parking — Free bays by Port Douglas SLSC and Mowbray Street. Mitre Street and other signed access points further south. Bays fill early in peak season
🚶 On foot — About 5 minutes from Macrossan Street and the town centre
🚌 Local shuttle — Stops near the surf club and Macrossan Street
🚫 No beach driving — Sealed streets and signed access only
💡 Check Douglas Shire and current shuttle times before you travel

💡 Local Tips

🌅 Go early — Cooler, quieter and better light 🥅 Stinger season — Net and flags only, November to May
🐊 Mowbray River mouth — No swimming. Be Crocwise at the southern end
🚴 Low tide — Best surface for walking and cycling
🍦 Town hop — Northern end is the short walk to Macrossan Street
🏕️ No free sand camping — Stay in Port Douglas hotels or holiday parks
🔭 Flagstaff Hill — Walk up from the northern end for the view back along Four Mile Beach Port Douglas

📍Nearby Attractions Near Four Mile Beach Port Douglas

🌄 Flagstaff Hill Lookout — Short walk for panoramic views over Four Mile Beach, Low Isles and the Coral Sea
🐠 Great Barrier Reef Tours — Daily snorkel and dive trips departing from Port Douglas Marina
🌴 Port Douglas Town Centre — Macrossan Street dining, shops and Sunday markets (5-minute walk)
🐠 Low Isles — Popular coral cay day trip with snorkelling from Port Douglas
🏞️ Daintree Rainforest — Ancient rainforest drives and tours just north of Port Douglas

📆 Events & Markets Nearby

🛍️ Port Douglas Sunday Markets — Crafts, produce, food and art at the waterfront
🎶 Port Douglas Carnivale — May. Parades, food, music and beach events
🎄 Port Douglas Christmas Markets — December at the marina
🍍 Rusty’s Markets — Friday to Sunday in Cairns for produce and street food
🎨 Tanks Arts Centre Markets — Monthly handmade markets in Cairns

For a full list of what’s on in the region, visit the
👉 Cairns & Northern Beaches Region Attractions | Best Things to Do in Far North Queensland

🏕️Accommodation Near Four Mile Beach Port Douglas

🏨 Beachfront Resorts & Hotels — Luxury and mid-range options with direct or very close access to Four Mile Beach
🏡 Holiday Apartments & Houses — Self-contained stays with ocean or garden views throughout Port Douglas
🚐 Caravan Parks & Holiday Parks — Budget-friendly options a short distance from the beach

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🍴 Places to Eat & Drink

Four Mile Beach in Port Douglas is just a short stroll from the town’s vibrant dining precinct, offering everything from beachfront cafés to fine dining restaurants and tropical cocktail bars. Enjoy breakfast with ocean views, fresh seafood for lunch, or sunset drinks along the palm-lined foreshore — then share your favourite food and drink experiences below!

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🧭Plan Your Trip to Four Mile Beach

Use the northern end for Four Mile Beach swimming, Four Mile Beach parking and the walk into town. Use the southern end only for dog friendly Four Mile Beach. Swim inside the flags and the November to May net. Do not swim at the Mowbray River mouth. Reef boats leave from the marina on the other side of Flagstaff Hill.

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