Port Douglas is the closest point to the Great Barrier Reef. Day trips leave from the marina daily with numerous options available for both half & full day tours. 

GREAT BARRIER REEF

Explore the oldest living rainforest on the planet with a knowledgeable guide that will explain the biological diversity of this unique area. Both full & half day tour options are available.

DAINTREE RAINFOREST

Kuranda Village is home to local heritage markets and numerous wildlife sanctuaries. The Scenic Railway and Rainforest Cableway provide a unique rainforest experience.

KURANDA ~ SKYRAIL & SCENIC RAILWAY

Experience the culture of Kuku Yalanji with a smoke ceremony on a story-telling walk, learn how to create art in a private lesson, or go hunting for shellfish in the mangroves with traditional spears.

INDIGENOUS TOURS

Port Douglas has an abundance of fishing spots. Options range from reef or river fishing; full day or half day, even overnight & extended trips are available. 

FISHING

Prefer to taste your way through your travels? FNQ has so much to offer ~ tropical fruits, dairy products, chocolate, coffee, wine and much more. 

TASTING TOURS

Watch the sunset from the deck of a boat on a relaxing 1.5-hour evening sailing cruise from Port Douglas. As you soak in the tropical scenery, enjoy a complimentary drink and canapés. 

SUNSET SAIL

Ideally positioned between the pristine waters of the GBR and the oldest continually existing rainforest on earth, the regions immense natural beauty also provides breathtaking scenic flight experiences!

HELICOPTER FLIGHTS

Breakfast with the Birds, swim with Salties, cuddle a Koala, take a selfie with a Kangaroo, watch a Snake show, watch Cassowaries being fed or explore underwater life at the aquarium.

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCES

Rise up and float over the scenic Atherton tablelands with it’s rainforest fringed mountains and tranquil country landscapes.

HOT AIR BALLOON

It’s swimming, snorkelling, floating and a rainforest walk. All combined into the best rainforest experiences in the region!

RIVER DRIFT

Not only does it provides adrenalin pumping action, but where better to get your thrills & spills than amongst pristine World Heritage Rainforest.

WHITE WATER RAFTING

If you're looking to cool off and find a place that feels like a slice of undiscovered paradise, head to one of the waterfalls or swimming holes. 

WATERFALL CHASING

Ever thought of dining in the rainforest? Or want to know more about the many award winning restaurants in Port Douglas? We are happy to suggest a dining experience for every night of your holiday!

DINING OPTIONS

We can arrange your transfers to and from Cairns Airport. Rest assured someone will  be there to welcome you to FNQ. Prices start from approximately $54 per person each way.

Shuttle Bus Airport Transfers

Pre book your private airport transfer with a private car and driver From $195 each way.

Private Airport Transfers

Port Douglas has an international reputation as a “must see” part of Australia and with its unrivalled location to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, it is the perfect base for your FNQ adventure.

The coastal town of Port Douglas, or "Port" as the locals refer to it, is located just 70 kilometres from Cairns Airport and your holiday really does begin the moment you start the “Great Barrier Reef Drive”. The winding coastal road has the stunning Coral Sea on one side and the Wet Tropic Rainforest covered mountains on the other, waiting for you to enjoy.

Located onsite is The Deep Retreat for Hibiscus Day Spa
unique | indulgent | customised
During your stay we invite you into a world of peace & tranquillity in The Deep Retreat for Hibiscus Resort. Our in-house facility provides you with a range of luxurious treatments to relax your mind, body & spirit. A relaxing hour or two in our spa will have you feeling like you are walking on air & ready to enjoy everything that beautiful Port Douglas has to offer.
Our treatment rooms were designed in a traditional Balinese style which is the perfect sanctuary for complete relaxation. Our experienced therapists offer a lasting sensation of well-being for the ultimate holiday experience.
The unique concept of the The Deep Retreat for Hibiscus Resort encapsulates the essence of Ayurveda in all the treatments. From the moment you step in though the impressive entrance doors your senses are emerged in light fragrances which instantly uplift you and surround you with a sense of relaxed well-being.
The spa offers a variety of Deep Massage & Holistic Beauty treatments with key elements including Vichy shower.
For more information or to make a booking pleease visit: http://www.thedeepretreatforhibiscusresort.com/

Hibiscus Resort & Spa

We recognise that your privacy is important, and we are committed to protecting the Personal Information that we collect from you.StarResorts and its related bodies corporate (“StarResorts” “us” or “we”) manage Personal Information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (“Privacy Act”) and the Australian Privacy Principles (“APP”) contained therein (in Australia). This Privacy Policy outlines the types of Personal Information that we may collect, how that Personal Information will be used, disclosed, transferred and stored and sets out the measures that we take to comply with the Privacy Act. StarResorts will only collect and hold Personal Information about you that is reasonably necessary to undertake our business activities and functions, or as otherwise permitted by law.Why we collect Personal InformationWe may collect your Personal Information for one or more of the following reasons:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;providing our products or services to you·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to assist with your queries·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;processing a booking or application that you have made·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;acting as your agent if you request us to do so·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;for surveys, direct marketing, promotions or competitions·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;facilitating our internal business operations, including the fulfilment of any legal requirements·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;analysing our services and customer needs with a view to developing new and/or improved servicesHow we collect your Personal InformationWe generally collect Personal Information directly from you, through the use of any of our standard forms, over the internet, via email or through a telephone conversation with you. We may also collect Personal Information from third party contractors or agents who provide our products and services on our behalf.What kinds of Personal Information we collectThe types of Personal Information that we collect may include your name, address, other contact details and other such information that is relevant for us to provide our products and services to you in the manner that you have requested, or to comply with the law.We do not generally collect sensitive information from you; however, if you provide such information to us, we will only collect that information with your express consent and only where such information is reasonably required in order for us to provide our products or services to you (such as special access or assistance requirement due to a health condition). We shall not disclose sensitive information to any other party without your consent.

Hibiscus Resort &amp; Spa accepts bookings in accordance with the following terms &amp; conditions and reserves the right to refuse service and cancel any reservation that does not adhere to the following:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You must be at least 18 years old to make a reservation.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A valid credit card and photo ID will be required prior to check in via our electronic vault.Travel Insurance:&nbsp;We strongly recommend you take out appropriate travel insurance and include cover for cancellation should you need to unexpectedly amend/cancel your travel plans. You may be able to claim for loss of deposit &amp; cancellation fees applicable according to these terms and conditions.~~ Flexible Bookings ~~Deposit Required:&nbsp;A non-refundable deposit of $200.00 is charged at time of reservation to secure the booking.&nbsp;Please note that any applicable credit card transaction fees do not form part of the deposit payment and are charged in addition to the requested deposit amount.Balance Payment:&nbsp;The total cost of your expected accommodation is required 14 days prior to arrival for low season bookings and 30 days prior to arrival for high/mid/peak season bookings (including Easter school holidays/June to October and Christmas/New Year school holidays and any local events). Please note that any applicable credit card transaction fees do not form part of the balance payment and are charged in addition to the requested balance amount.&nbsp;Credit Card Payments:&nbsp;We accept Visa, Mastercard &amp; Amex and a 1.5% credit card transaction fee applies. All credit card transaction fees are non-refundable in the event of cancellation.Transfer Payments:&nbsp;If you wish to use our BPay function to transfer from your bank account, please contact our office so we can send the information to facilitate this.Progress Payments:&nbsp;Must be paid via credit card or BPay only. The final payment must be completed by the balance due date.NB: If deposit or balance payment is not received by the due date, we reserve the right to cancel the booking and any payments received to date will be forfeited.Amendment Policy:·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All amendments must be received in writing to our office via email (bookings@hibiscusresortandspa.com.au) and cannot be confirmed by our guest services staff verbally. Once actioned you will receive written confirmation of the amendment and the charge of the amendment administration fee from our office.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For&nbsp;amendments within 3 days of your original booking date&nbsp;there is no amendment administration fee incurred. Please note if you cancel your booking at this point the $200 non refundable deposit will be forfeited.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For&nbsp;amendments prior to the balance due date, you will incur a $50 amendment administration fee. This is charged at the time of actioning the amendment.For&nbsp;amendments after the balance due date, this will constitute a cancellation of the original booking and the cancellation policy will apply.Please note that any amendments are subject to availability, and new rates will be applied for the new dates. Rates may differ for future dates. No promotions/special offers can be honoured if they are no longer for sale at the time of amendment.Cancellation Policy:&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All cancellations must be received in writing to our office via email (bookings@hibiscusresortandspa.com.au) and cannot be confirmed by our guest services staff verbally. Once actioned you will receive written confirmation of the cancellation and any applicable cancellation fees from our office.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cancellation fees will be applied from date of written notification being received.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For&nbsp;cancellations prior to the balance due&nbsp;date, the non-refundable deposit will be retained as a $200 cancellation administration fee. This fee covers the costs of processing the booking e.g., making, receipting, and holding the booking and banking the money, cancelling the booking from the system, processing and meeting bank charges and auditing regulations. Any other deposit monies received over $200 shall be refunded to you or retained as hotel credit towards a future booking. All credit card transaction fees are non-refundable in the event of cancellation.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For&nbsp;cancellations after the balance due&nbsp;date the monies paid will be forfeited and 100% of the full amount will be charged as a cancellation administration fee. This covers the unlikely event that we will be able to replace the cancelled booking at such short notice. All credit card transaction fees are non-refundable in the event of cancellation.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No Show, Delayed Check In or Early Departure for any reason incurs the full accommodation cost of the original reservation. There is no refund for unused nights.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cancellation fees apply to all cancellations&nbsp;for any reason&nbsp;including, but is not limited to, change of mind, medical, and any illness (including Covid-19) or injury, flight/transportation cancellations or amendments, or any other third-party arrangement made that may affect your stay with us.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Should any cancellations be part of a package or include tours/transfers booked by us on your behalf prior to your arrival, further cancellation charges or administration fees may be applicable for these extra components as charged by the supplier.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This cancellation policy does NOT apply to special discounted or promotional rates that were advertised as fully non-refundable, please refer to email confirmation that will be specific to your booking.~~ Pre Paid &amp; Non Refundable Bookings ~~If a booking has been made as a pre paid &amp; non refundable booking full pre payment is required at the time of booking and no changes/amendments or cancellations are allowed.~~ General Reservation Terms &amp; Conditions ~~Number of Guests:&nbsp;Please be aware that reception will require the exact number of guests staying in a studio or apartment at Hibiscus Resort &amp; Spa&nbsp;to be confirmed on check-in. This will ensure we have the correct number of guests in house should we need to evacuate the resort in an emergency. All guests signing registration cards on check-in must be 18 years or above.&nbsp;Damage to Apartment/Breakages:&nbsp;The guest who registers at check-in/arrival will be held accountable for any damage to the apartment and contents during the stay dates. The registered guest will be liable for damages caused (including those by third parties visiting the apartment) which will result in forfeiting any deposits, pre-payment, cash security deposit and may be subject to additional charges. We reserve the right to process any charges in addition to accommodation to the presented credit card supplied at check-in/arrival.Apartment Allocation:&nbsp;Apartments reserved in each reservation are guaranteed within the category reserved, specific apartment numbers and floor allocations and outlooks are subject to availability upon check-in and cannot be guaranteed. Higher and/or upgraded apartment types need to be reserved at time of reservation to be guaranteed. If for any reason the studio or apartment type reserved is no longer available at time of check-in/arrival, Hibiscus Resort &amp; Spa will provide a substituted studio or apartment of equal or greater value and standard at the same rate confirmed. In extreme cases we may have to provide a substituted studio or apartment at a lower standard or value in which case the nightly rate will be adjusted to reflect this. In the unlikely case of Hibiscus Resort &amp; Spa having to relocate guests to a nearby apartment or hotel of similar standard we will offer transportation to the alternate accommodation and cover the cost of this arranged accommodation or alternatively offer a full refund to allow the guest to choose alternate accommodation of their choice. Please note that there is a limited availability of guest rooms with twin bedding. Interconnecting rooms are not available at Hibiscus Resort &amp; Spa.No Show:&nbsp;Should you not arrive as expected for your reservation you will be deemed a no show, and your booking will be released, and you will forfeit all monies and payments, as we have held the room for your arrival, and we will be unable to resell the room at such short notice.Early Departures:&nbsp;On check in you will be asked to confirm your departure date. Should you then vacate your apartment and not fulfil your nights as expected no refunds will be given for any unused nights, as we are unable to resell rooms with this short notice.ID Policy:&nbsp;Hibiscus Resort &amp; Spa requires guests to complete the registration process. This will include signing your registration card, the recording of government issued ID and the provision of a credit card to secure any additional incidental charges during your stay.Cash Policy:&nbsp;The minimum cash security deposit required (in additional to the full accommodation charge) is $200. The cash security deposit will be refunded after an inspection of the apartment by a hotel representative has been conducted and the apartment is deemed in the same condition at the time of check-in/arrival.

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