Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Port Douglas and Queensland, with day trips to Cairns.
Charter coach rental in Port Douglas
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
Coach hire with driver in Port Douglas
Charter a coach in Port Douglas for tour groups, conferences, concerts, sports fixtures, school trips and incentive travel. Full-size coaches carry roughly 45 to 57 passengers (approximate), midi coaches about 25 to 35.
Coach routes from Port Douglas often include Cairns (≈60 km), Townsville (≈340 km), Airlie Beach (≈545 km) and Mackay (≈650 km), and transfers to Cairns (≈60 km). Multi-day bus tours can start or end in Port Douglas.
Cruise port bus services in Port Douglas
Port Douglas is a cruise port, so we also arrange cruise shore excursion buses in Port Douglas: a coach or minibus with driver waiting at the cruise terminal or pier, a guided or self-planned sightseeing loop, and a return in good time before all-aboard. For turnaround days we organise Port Douglas cruise terminal transfers between the ship, hotels, the railway station and Cairns International Airport (CNS).
Coach hire in Port Douglas for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Port Douglas, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Cairns International Airport (CNS) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Port Douglas through Australia, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Port Douglas
Coach hire near Port Douglas
- Coach hire in Cairns ≈60 km
- Coach hire in Townsville ≈340 km
- Coach hire in Airlie Beach ≈545 km
- Coach hire in Mackay ≈650 km
- Coach hire in Mount Isa ≈785 km
- Coach hire in Rockhampton ≈930 km
- Coach hire in Gladstone ≈1020 km
- Coach hire in Bundaberg ≈1175 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Australia.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Port Douglas?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Port Douglas?
Yes. Coach day trips from Port Douglas to Cairns, Townsville and Airlie Beach are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Port Douglas cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Port Douglas.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Port Douglas, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.