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Beach · Port Douglas, Queensland
Four Mile Beach
Long beach of light sand that runs from the tip of Port Douglas southward, with coconut palms, a lifeguarded swimming area and the Flagstaff Hill lookout at the northern tip.
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About Four Mile Beach
Four Mile Beach is Port Douglas’s main beach. The name recalls the length, about four miles, or six and a half kilometres, of flat light sand that begins at the foot of Flagstaff Hill, on the tip of the peninsula, and runs south with coconut palms and native scrub behind it.
At the northern end, close to the village, are the lifeguard station and the supervised swimming area. During the tropical jellyfish season, generally November to May, a protection net is installed in the sea and the lifeguards indicate where to swim. At low tide the sand becomes firm and wide, good for walking or cycling.
From the top of Flagstaff Hill, the Trinity Bay Lookout shows the whole beach and the Coral Sea. A short trail links the lookout to the foreshore.
The village is a few minutes on foot, with Macrossan Street, restaurants and shops.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 1 hour to half a day.
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon, with less strong sun. At low tide the sand is wider for walking.
How to get there
On foot from Macrossan Street, in the centre of Port Douglas. There is parking at the main beach access.
Tip
Swim only in the lifeguarded area and, in the hot season, inside the protection net. For the view from above, climb to the Flagstaff Hill lookout, about 1 km from the centre.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Four Mile Beach
Does Four Mile Beach have lifeguards?
Yes, on the northern section near the village. Always swim between the flags in the patrolled area.
How long is Four Mile Beach?
About 6.5 km of sand, from the tip of Port Douglas southwards.
Where can you see Four Mile Beach from above?
From the Flagstaff Hill lookout at the peninsula’s northern tip, a few minutes’ drive or within walking distance from the village.