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It’s true - travel in the Tropical North is anything but boring,
especially when on a family holiday with teenagers.
No matter your teen tribes #mood Port Douglas knows how
to bring out that inquisitive youthful spirit and spark a sense
of adventure, casually encouraging them to live young, wild
and free. The laid back village atmosphere, miles away from
the city hustle and bustle, creates a safe sense of freedom and
independence for our Gen Z’s to make true travel memories
and some pretty awesome instagram posts too!
So here’s how to keep the good times rolling with your teens
in tow. Heck, they might even tick a few things off twice.
Soak up the salt and sand
Beach Yoga - Start the day in a zen state of mind and lay your
mat down for Yoga on the Beach. A unique class that centres
your ujjayi breath and stretches your body as you connect
with mother earth in one of the most magical outdoor yoga
settings. Join in for sun salutation and blissful savasana, and
listen to the ocean as the palm trees sway.
Beach Babes - Get comfy on a sunlounger positioned
perfectly on the golden sands of Four Mile Beach and work
on that enviable holiday tan (SPF50+ approved of course).
Laze the day away listening to your BF’s favourite holiday
Spotify playlist and when it’s time to cool off, hire a tyre tube
and roll about in the waves of the warm tropical waters that
are safely patrolled by the lifesaving team.
Bike Hire - Hit the trails on a retro beach treadly, a decked out
mountain bike or master the tandem pedal from Port Douglas
Bike Hire. Cruise the four kilometre stretch of unspoilt
coastline at your own pace. When you take the slow lane you
discover hidden gems of Port around every corner or pick up
the speed and a map for a secret treasure hunt.
Flagstaff Hill - Get active and climb the stairs of Flagstaff
Hill and be rewarded with panoramic views along famous
Four Mile Beach. The suspended platform connects you with
environment, levitates you over the ever changing colours
of the ocean and conjours daydreams of visiting the little
lighthouse island in the distance. Following the track along
the outer rim of the peninsula is an 1.5km adventure trek to
Rex Smeal Park or make it a round trip up to the look out and
returning beachside.
Sunset at the point - It’s all about the chill time at Rex Smeal
Park, one of Port’s most iconic locations where you can simply
kick back as the day fades into night. Sunsets are epic as the
boats return from a day on the water and the colours of the
sky change over the palm fringed coastline and Daintree
Mountain Ranges. Hook up a hammock or relax on a picnic
rug with and cold a platter and cold drinks and discover why
the locals have such a soft spot for this way of life.
Get those taste buds talking

Nectar - Say hi to the new kid on the block. Nectar is a
smoothie and bowl bar full of sunshine. It’s a cool hang
spot packed with tropical goodness for growing teens and
sure to make their snap chat streaks. Their Acai bowls are a
superfood feast for your eyes and perfect for breakfast, lunch
and in betweeners, or grab a fresh blended juice on the fly.
Psst....Get connected and jump the queue when you order
via the SKIP app.
The Mexican - Relaxed family dinners don’t come easier than
street style food at The Mexican Port Douglas. You don’t have
to wait for Taco Tuesday … just check in and hola for a round
of booze free margaritas and order up big on fresh mex. The
menu highlights unique local flavours mixed with traditional
Mexican cooking techniques, creating yummy plates perfect
for sharing.
Sunday Markets - Sundays are made for carefree meandering
under the shady fig trees at Anzac Park. Markets are made for
shopping local artisan wares and curiously sampling unique

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