Cairns Accommodation Pick Up to Port Douglas
April - September 2025

1. This form for seats in shared shuttle transfers from Cairns accommodation or Cairns City to Port Douglas.
2. We have 8 fixed schedule services daily from Cairns accommodation to Port Douglas.
3. Price includes pick up from your accommodation in Cairns.
4. Our 10:00am service goes direct Cairns to Port Douglas. Other services go via Cairns Airport.
5. All services no stops in Palm Cove.
6. Please book more than 24 hours before travel.
7. We also offer private transfer for more flexible pick up times.

  • Fields with (*) are compulsory questions. Please review all fields in this seats in shared shuttle form.

  • Please include mobile number contactable at Cairns airport on the Australian phone network. If number is outside Australia, add country code eg +44

  • Price for seats in shared shuttle pick ups daily. Return prices below are for Cairns accommodation to Port Douglas, and then return to Cairns Airport. You can add Cairns accommodation drop off as optional extra

    1 Adult: $77 one way, or $132 return

    2 Adults: $132 one way, or $238 return

    3 Adults: $178 one way, or $325 return

    4 Adults: $234 one way, or $408 return

    5 Adults: $274 one way, or $478 return

    6 Adults: $286 one way, or $508 return

    7 Adults: $295 one way, or $518 return

    8 Adults: $300 one way, or $548 return

    9 Adults: $319 one way, or $598 return

    10 Adults: $329 one way, or $617 return



    CHILDREN - $20 one way or $40 return. No unaccompanied child transfers. Child seats are available at $15 each way and must be included on your booking.


    $20 CAIRNS ACCOMMODATION DROP OFF

    On your return leg option to add $20 extra per group per drop off to Cairns Esplanade, Cairns ferry terminals, Greyhound Bus or Cairns accommodation. City does not include Woree, Manunda, White Rock, Earlville and Mooroobool which is outside our drop off area.

  • CairnsAirportShuttle.net transfer service from Cairns accommodation or Cairns City direct to Port Douglas.

  • This enables Trip 1 and Trip 2 options
  • Please use this private transfers form if you would like other pick up times.
  • $20 One Way - $40 Return
  • Our 10:00am service goes direct to Port Douglas. All other services via Cairns Airport (approx: 15 minutes detour) running on a fixed schedule service. All services bypass Palm Cove. Our standard vehicle is 13 seater Toyota HiAce.
  • Please let us know so we can allocate space.
  • Oversize items are not strollers, prams and wheelchairs which are carried at no charge.

    Oversize are $20 each one way: golf bag, fishing gear, guitar, bike or bike bag, keyboard piano. Surfboards are only permitted on our private transfer service.
  • Oversized items must be identified so your shuttle can provide the capacity. EG. One pram and one stroller. Please let us know so that we can allocate space. Only oversized items clearly identified on your booking are permitted on board your shuttle. Thank you for your assistance.
  • Buy an UNLIMITED local Port Douglas shuttle pass now and start using it as soon as you get to Port Douglas! 3 day, 5 day, weekly options. PLUS save 15% if you buy now compared to buying after arrival in Port Douglas. Local Port Douglas shuttle service runs 7am to midnight daily. We'll send your discounted shuttle pass before your arrival at Cairns Airport. Valid all Port Douglas up to Captain Cook Highway including IGA and Wildlife Habitat. Standard local shuttle cost is $7-$8 per adult one way. These unlimited specials cost $10-$12 per day! Infants 0-3 travel free. Children are 4-15 inclusive.
  • Child seats are available but are not compulsory on Queensland buses over 13 seats.
  • EG Enter 2 x B, 2 x RFR. Child seats must be booked so we can allocate and install. B = booster, FFR = front facing baby seat, RFR = rear facing baby seat. Passengers may bring their own child seat at no charge but are responsible for installation.

  • Trip 1

  • Avoid 15 June 2025 - Cairns Ironman closes road 5:30am to 5:30pm
  • Select last option 'others' accommodation if you cannot find see your hotel and add details in message box EG. Pick up from Mantra Esplanade. We are unable to pick up from Cairns Train Station or Greyhound bus due to imprecise timetabling.
  • Please select "others" if you cannot find the hotel in this list, and add details in message box below.

  • Trip 2

  • Avoid 15 June 2025 - Cairns Ironman closes road 5:30am to 5:30pm
  • This is the time your flight departs Cairns Airport. Please enter 24 hours time format. EG 13:30. We will collect you from Port Douglas approx. 3 hours before your domestic flight departure. Your exact departure time will be confirmed to your email address 1-2 days before your departure.

    Enter nil if no flight.
  • The number of your flight leaving Cairns. EG QF703. Enter NIL if no flight
  • Select "others" if you cannot find your accommodation in this list, and add details in notes at the end of this form. Standard pick up time is 10am unless noted in messages below. Please nominate a time. eg 10am, 11am, midday. We will confirm your exact pick up time by email 1-2 days before your departure.
  • Please allow 3 hours before your flight departs. We go direct from Port Douglas to Cairns Airport approx: 1 hour 15 mins no Palm Cove stop. Allowing 3 hours allows time for pick ups in Port Douglas, roadworks, potential delays or long queues when you arrive at the airport. If you miss your scheduled bus you will be allocated seats on the next scheduled bus.

    Time is when we commence picking up in Port Douglas. We will email your exact pick up time to approx: 5 minute slot before your transfer based on your accommodation location.

    New! *6:00pm shuttle is our new 'night time shoulder service' shuttle. A special flat rate of $25 per booking on this night service enables all your travelling group to secure standard shared shuttle seat prices down to Cairns Airport to Cairns accommodation.
  • Select last option 'others' accommodation if you cannot find see your hotel and add details in message box. EG. Drop off to Mantra Esplanade All Cairns City, Cairns Ferries, Railway Station, Cairns accommodation drop off cost $20 per group.

  • Payment

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  • Terms and Conditions including cancellation and change
  • Cancellations less than 24 hours before transfer no refund, unless a COVID related cancellation.

    If we have no availability (eg last minute booking) we will not charge your card and instead advise options.

  • Other (Optional)

  • We collect you from the reception area of your Cairns accommodation. Please be ready 10 mins before your scheduled pick up time. We can only wait 5 mins after your scheduled pick up time. We look forward to providing your transfers to Port Douglas.